The Dallas Wings have chosen Paige Bueckers, a 6-foot point guard from Edina, Minnesota, as the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Bueckers led the Huskies to their 12th national championship and averaged 22.3 points per game in her final season.
Bueckers, a 6-foot point guard from Edina, Minnesota, concluded her collegiate career by leading the Huskies to their 12th national championship. She averaged 22.3 points per game in her final season and overcame significant injuries, including ACL surgery, to return stronger than ever. Her achievements include the Wade Trophy, AP Player of the Year, and three unanimous first-team All-American choices.
General Manager Curt Miller was quite pleased with the draft, claiming that the Wings had a “perfect” night. Along with Bueckers, Dallas added Aziaha James (NC State), Madison Scott (Ole Miss), JJ Quinerly (West Virginia), and Aaronette Vonleh (Baylor) to the roster, providing depth and flexibility.
The 2025 WNBA Draft received great interest, with an average of 1.25 million viewers, making it the league’s second-most-watched draft in history. This rise in viewing highlights the rising popularity of women’s basketball and the expectation around fresh talent such as Bueckers.
With Bueckers leading the charge, the Dallas Wings are ready for a revolutionary season. The team’s rebuilt lineup and newfound enthusiasm promise a potential future as they try to ascend the league standings.
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