GMs Favor Bueckers for 2025 WNBA Rookie of Year

Paige Bueckers, the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and a former UConn standout, begins her rookie season with the Dallas Wings under high expectations, as 73% of WNBA general managers predict she will win Rookie of the Year. Many league executives view her as the most WNBA-ready prospect and a potential franchise cornerstone. Despite joining a rebuilding Wings team that finished 9-31 last season, Bueckers is praised for her leadership, basketball IQ, and efficiency. Meanwhile, 60% of GMs believe Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 pick, will become the best player from the 2025 draft class within five years. Off the court, Bueckers is featured in a Coach advertising campaign alongside other top rookies, reflecting her growing influence as both an athlete and a cultural figure. Both Bueckers and Malonga are expected to have significant impacts, signaling a promising future for the WNBA.