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Paige Bueckers Shines as Rookie of the Year

9/21/2025

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The Cheryl Miller Award recognizes the top small forward in Division I basketball, named after the Phoenix Mercury's first coach.
Gabby Williams won the inaugural award in 2018, followed by Satou Sabally, who averaged 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Mercury.
Sabally's performance contributed to the Mercury's 27-17 record in the 2025 season.
Paige Bueckers earned the 2025 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year award with 70 out of 72 votes, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds.
The Dallas Wings consider Bueckers their franchise player, despite missing the playoffs, while debates continue over her and Caitlin Clark's contrasting styles.

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Story summary

The Cheryl Miller Award recognizes the top small forward in Division I basketball, named after the Phoenix Mercury's first coach.
Gabby Williams won the inaugural award in 2018, followed by Satou Sabally, who averaged 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Mercury.
Sabally's performance contributed to the Mercury's 27-17 record in the 2025 season.
Paige Bueckers earned the 2025 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year award with 70 out of 72 votes, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds.
The Dallas Wings consider Bueckers their franchise player, despite missing the playoffs, while debates continue over her and Caitlin Clark's contrasting styles.