Paige Bueckers Drafted No. 1 by Dallas Wings, Signs Lucrative Deal with Unrivaled

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Updated Apr 15, 2025, 06:06 AM

Paige Bueckers, the star guard from the University of Connecticut, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The draft took place at The Shed in New York on Monday night, just eight days after Bueckers led UConn to an NCAA championship. At 23 years old, Bueckers becomes the latest UConn standout to be chosen first overall, joining Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Breanna Stewart. Her arrival marks a new era for the Dallas Wings, who are looking to build their franchise around the talented guard. In addition to her WNBA career, Bueckers has signed a three-year deal with Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league. Her first-year salary with Unrivaled reportedly exceeds $350,000, surpassing what she would earn over her entire four-year WNBA rookie contract. The Unrivaled league features a 10-week season, offering Bueckers a lucrative opportunity alongside her WNBA commitments. The WNBA season is set to begin on May 16, with Bueckers expected to make her debut for the Dallas Wings against the Minnesota Lynx. Her addition to the team brings high expectations as she embarks on her professional basketball career.

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2025 WNBA Draft picks, grades: Paige Bueckers selected No. 1 by Dallas Wings https://t.co/VYjGLa95qz

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Paige Bueckers was emotional talking about her teammates after being drafted No. 1 by the Dallas Wings. https://t.co/qcppA6fiOy

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Congratulations to Paige Bueckers for being drafted #1 overall by the Dallas Wings. Can't wait to see her traded to the Los Angeles Sparks for Cameron Brink in 2030! https://t.co/mSYSyICS7H