Paige Bueckers is officially the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, going as the No. 1 overall pick to the Dallas Wings.
The UConn Guard was projected by almost every top analyst across the nation to be the first pick for the Wings, including the likes of ESPN, NBC Sports, and College Sports Network.
Fans Urge Dallas to ‘Not Mess Up’ Paige Bueckers
The Dallas Wings officially announced their most recent draft recruit—a guarantee that surprised no one—with Paige Bueckers going to Dallas with the No. 1 overall pick.
The post was met with immediate elation and joy from Wings fans, with some fans of Dallas’ men’s team still getting over their losses.
One fan clearly indicated how talented of a player Bueckers is with a simple tweet:
don’t mess this up PLEASE.
— Bala 💫 (@BalaPattySZN) April 14, 2025
“Don’t mess this up, PLEASE,” the fan wrote, who clearly has no doubts about Bueckers’ talent, wrote following the announcement, piling all the pressure on the organization.
However, while Paige Bueckers is clearly the one in the spotlight tonight, many fans who support both the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Wings are still reeling from the loss of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Imagine having Paige and Luka in the same city… Oof!
— Hookah Doncic💨 (@Hookah77Luka) April 14, 2025
Others indicated how the city of Dallas needed a new star, hinting at the loss of Doncic.
Good pick up. Dallas needs a new star since Luka gone.
— DJGoonie (@therealdjgoonie) April 14, 2025
And a star Bueckers may be, with one fan going a bit further.
future goat of the wnba
— PG1#30🕺🛸 (@hoodiicurry) April 14, 2025
We’ll see about that.
Paige Bueckers Always the Perfect Fit for Dallas
While Bueckers was undoubtedly the top talent in this year’s draft class—averaging 24.8 points as Connecticut advanced to the March Madness final—the former UConn guard remains the most valuable asset in NCAA basketball, much like Caitlin Clarke.
According to the NIL Store, Bueckers was the top-selling female athlete nationwide in March, and her fan base is expected to grow after she took center stage in this year’s WNBA Draft.
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In a recent mock draft, College Sports Network writer Keenan Warner explained why Bueckers is key to unlocking the Dallas Wings.
“Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbawale, known for her scoring and playmaking abilities, has taken on the role of running the point. With Bueckers orchestrating the offense, Ogunbawale can focus solely on scoring,” Warner said.
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