While Paige Bueckers quickly became a fan favorite for the Dallas Wings' faithful as soon as she was selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft last month, it's going to take a while for UConn Huskies fans to get used to not having her on their team.

Former UConn basketball players KK Arnold and No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft Paige Bueckers were seen at the Dallas Starts NHL playoff game.

At Kaitlyn’s truest form, she’s a winner,” Princeton assistant coach Lauren Dillon had said regarding Kaitlyn Chen, the first Taiwanese player to get drafted in the WNBA. The post “Paige (Bueckers) Is Gonna Be So Upset”: Distressing Rookie Update Around Ex-UConn Star Leaves WNBA Community Reeling appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Despite being known as an elite offensive player, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in last month's WNBA Draft, is proud of the work she put in on defense while playing at UConn. As the Dallas Wings rookie gets ready to play in her first professional game, she hopes those skills transfer to the professional court.

Paige Bueckers is getting ready for her rookie season as a Dallas Wings player, and her former UConn teammates have sent their support on social media.

Hopkins, Minnesota will rename itself Paige Bueckers, Minnesota. “She’s an inspiration as an athlete,” said Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon. “I think it’s an inspiration not only to the young women here,

Dallas Wings No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers was excited to welcome future Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg to the city. What a time for Dallas sports fans.

Kayleigh Heckel has been closely linked to Geno Auriemma's UConn this offseason. The guard played one season with USC before entering the transfer portal in April.