Dallas Wings, shooting guard has sent the NCAA community into a frenzy and excitement with a social media post where she called herself a “traitor.” The 28-year-old revealed that she was cheering on a “certain team” when they scored, and fans have quickly interpreted this as a clue that Paige Bueckers is her future teammate.
“I woke up feeling like a traitor cause I was really clapping when a certain team scored??? 😭😭 anyway, go wings lol. can’t wait for the draft. @DallasWings yall know what to do ❗️,” Arike posted on X.
UConn star Bueckers is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick, and there have been speculations that she could end up at the Dallas Wings. This prospect has left fans eagerly anticipating a partnership between the two guards, with many believing they could be the missing piece of the Wings’ roster as they aim to establish themselves as a playoff contender.
Fans Left Buzzing After Arike’s X Post
The prospect of Ogunbowale and Bueckers being teammates in Dallas has excited fans. Ogunbowale’s scoring ability and Bueckers’ playmaking skills could create one of the most exciting backcourts in the WNBA. The Wings are also looking to take the next step towards contending for the championship.
Many fans have reacted to Ogunbowale’s post, with a fan saying that Bueckers and Arike being on the same team is going to be “box office.”
Other fans were convinced Ogunbowale was cheering for a future teammate and didn’t make her a traitor. “You can’t be a traitor when you’re cheering for your (future)teammate! 😂”
Another fan posted: “Lmao u, just cheering for your future teammate,s it’s ok 😂”
“You were just supporting your teammate,” another fan commented under the 28-year-old’s post.
Ogunbowale: The “Perfect Mentor” For Bueckers
Ogunbowale has been an essential player for the Wings since she joined the league in 2019. As she transitions into the professional game, the 28-year-old shooting guard has been tipped to be the perfect mentor for Bueckers.
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Bueckers has been tipped for greatness since her freshman year at UConn. The 23-year-old is a former National Player of the Year, and her ability to create shots for herself and her teammates would make her an incredible fit alongside a seasoned scorer like Ogunbowale.
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