Paige Bueckers Goes No. 1 in 2025 WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, following her leadership in securing a national championship for UConn. Bueckers, a Minnesota native, is the first from her state to be chosen No. 1 in either the NBA or WNBA, and she has signed a lucrative deal with Unrivaled. The draft, held at The Shed in New York, saw Dominique Malonga and Sonia Citron selected as the second and third picks by the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics, respectively. Despite facing injuries that sidelined her during parts of her college career, Bueckers is poised to make a significant impact in the professional league. She expressed immense gratitude for her teammates and coaches, acknowledging their role in her success. Her debut WNBA game for the Wings will fittingly be against her hometown team, the Minnesota Lynx, on May 16.