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Paige Bueckers Shines as WNBA Rookie of the Year

9/12/2025

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Paige Bueckers, the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is favored for Rookie of the Year after a standout season with the Dallas Wings.
In her final game, she scored 24 points, leading the Wings to a 97-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury, snapping a 10-game losing streak.
Bueckers averaged 19.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, topping all rookies in scoring and assists.
She received Rookie of the Month honors three times, a first in Wings history.
Coach Chris Koclanes commended her leadership and unselfishness, highlighting her influence on the team.

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Story summary

Paige Bueckers, the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is favored for Rookie of the Year after a standout season with the Dallas Wings.
In her final game, she scored 24 points, leading the Wings to a 97-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury, snapping a 10-game losing streak.
Bueckers averaged 19.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, topping all rookies in scoring and assists.
She received Rookie of the Month honors three times, a first in Wings history.
Coach Chris Koclanes commended her leadership and unselfishness, highlighting her influence on the team.