WNBA Rookie of the Year voting: how winner, runner-up fared

Still, when it came time to cast my ballot, Bueckers was my clear choice.

Part of the edge goes to Bueckers simply because of the load she’s had to carry; the UConn product has a 24.9% usage rate this season, meaning that about a quarter of all possessions when she’s on the floor end with her (either taking/making a shot or turning the ball over).

Part of the edge goes to Bueckers due to her playmaking; the Wings rookie is averaging the 10th-most assists per game this season. She has the 11th-highest assist percentage this season (29.4% of Wings players’ field goals are assisted by Bueckers while she’s on the floor).

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