Paige Bueckers Joins Caitlin Clark in WNBA Rookie History
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Through 29 games, Bueckers is averaging 19.7 points (fifth in the league, third among guards), 5.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game, while shooting 47.4% from the field, 33.7% from 3-point range and 88.6% from the line, according to the WNBA website.
As the mid-range jumper has fallen out of favor in modern basketball, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers sees a clear opportunity to gain a competitive edge.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night with a 44-point performance against the LA Sparks.
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has maintained a close relationship with Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren.
G olden State Warriors icon Draymond Green has shown a good deal of interest and respect for the WNBA during the 2025 season. One recent example of this is Green saying, "Caitlin Clark. No question" when asked who he thought the current face of the WNBA was via social media on August 4.
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers were two of the top players in the country in their classes. The duo led the UConn Huskies to the national title this year, with Fudd named the Most Outstanding Player in the tournament.
Paige Bueckers cemented herself as the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday night with a historic 44-point performance, but her Dallas Wings were stunned at the buzzer by Kelsey Plum, who lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to an 81-80 victory that kept their playoff hopes alive.
Profile Dutch Auction for Bueckers On Friday, August 22, at 3 p.m. ET, Panini launches one of its most anticipated WNBA cards of 2025: a Paige Bueckers Panini WNBA Instant Access 1/1 autograph, inscribed “1st All-Star Game.