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Paige Bueckers: WNBA Rookie of the Year & Rising Star

1/2/2026

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers had an impressive 2025, winning a national championship at UConn and earning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
She ranked 23rd on Bleacher Report's list of best young athletes, with Caitlin Clark the only other WNBA player ranked at 6th.
Bueckers averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.7%.

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Story summary

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers had an impressive 2025, winning a national championship at UConn and earning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
She ranked 23rd on Bleacher Report's list of best young athletes, with Caitlin Clark the only other WNBA player ranked at 6th.
Bueckers averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.7%.