Paige Bueckers was expected to be great. She has been for a long time. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft was unlikely to enter a winning situation in Dallas — that’s typical of No. 1 picks.
But was Bueckers going to become a star immediately?
The answer has been a resounding yes. The former UConn standout has averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game this season. The Dallas Wings have struggled — they have the league’s third-worst record at 9-27 — but Bueckers has been an undeniable star. She leads all rookies in points, assists, and steals. She’s shooting 47.4% from the field.
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