Dallas Wings Secure Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft after winning the lottery, positioning them to select UConn star Paige Bueckers, a standout player known for her scoring and playmaking abilities. This marks the Wings' first opportunity to pick first overall since 2021, and their favorable lottery odds were bolstered by a pick swap with the Chicago Sky. The Los Angeles Sparks will pick second, despite having the highest odds, while the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics will pick third and fourth, respectively. Curt Miller, the newly appointed general manager of the Wings, is optimistic about the franchise's future and is in the process of finding a new head coach. The draft is scheduled for April 14, 2025, following the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Bueckers, despite previous injuries, is expected to make a significant impact in the WNBA, akin to recent top picks Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.