Dallas Wings Win WNBA Draft Lottery

The Dallas Wings won the WNBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the 2025 draft, and are expected to select star guard Paige Bueckers from UConn. Bueckers, a two-time All-American and former National Player of the Year, has been projected as the top pick since announcing her return for her senior season. This marks the Wings' first top pick since 2021, despite the Los Angeles Sparks having the best odds at 44%. The Wings aim to enhance their roster and potentially create a formidable backcourt pairing with Bueckers and WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale. The draft is set for April 14, 2025, with Bueckers likely to make an immediate impact on the team. The Wings' success in the lottery reflects a broader trend of teams seeking to capitalize on emerging talent in the league.