"Paige Bueckers openly admits about being chosen first in the WNBA Draft after being selected for Wings."
DALLAS – The Dallas Wings snagged a game-changer in the 2025 WNBA Draft, nabbing the No. 1 pick- none other than Paige Bueckers. To say the least, the Wings hit the jackpot with this draft lottery victory. The Los Angeles Sparks weren't far behind, sharing similar odds to claim the top spot. But as Wings CEO Greg Bibb put it during the Wings' draft press conference, "the ping-pong gods smiled upon us."
Bueckers herself remained humble about the draft, saying during the presser at Dallas City Hall, "You don't want to take anything for granted, be entitled to anything... I'm excited for whatever the future held, wherever I ended up... But now that we're here, I'm super excited for the future."
Rumors had run rampant, speculating Bueckers' apparent disinterest in playing for the Wings. Yet, she kept her cards close and never shared any negativity about the team. Now, the UConn women's basketball standout is pumped to rock the court in Dallas.
Prepare for Wings Playoff Resurgence with Paige Bueckers and Arike OgunbowaleThe Wings see Bueckers as a key player in their drive to return to the playoffs. Coupled with Arike Ogunbowale's firepower, the team is looking sharply at a rosy future.
"Obviously excited, she's electric," said Bueckers of Ogunbowale. "Can score at all three levels... space the floor, get her open looks, play off each other."
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and the Wings step onto the court for their first preseason game on May 2, facing off against the Las Vegas Aces. The anticipation grows, as fans eagerly await a new era for the Dallas Wings.
Sources:
- https://www.basketballheroes.com/news/wings-believe-paige-bueckers-can-help-them-return-to-the-playoffs/
- https://www.wnba.com/dallas/news/dallas-wings-select-paige-bueckers-first-overall-in-2025-wnba-draft
- https://www.sportsillustrated.com/octagon/news/an-emotional-png-ping-pong-ball-captures-paige-bueckers-draft-moment-video/maximized
- https://www.bustle.com/p/paige-bueckers-says-will-always-remember-being-drafted-first-overall-in-wnba-draft-emotional-video-17923201
- The Dallas Wings, after securing Paige Bueckers as the first pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, are anticipating a championship resurgence in the playoffs.
- Bueckers' odds of being drafted by Dallas were as high as those of the Los Angeles Sparks, but the "ping-pong gods" seemed to favor the Wings.
- Despite rumors suggesting Bueckers' disinterest in playing for the Wings, she remained positive and humble about her draft placement.
- Arike Ogunbowale, coupled with the newly drafted Paige Bueckers, is expected to bring extended firepower and a bright future for the Wings.
- Bueckers and Ogunbowale will play their first preseason game together against the Las Vegas Aces on May 2, with fans eagerly awaiting the start of a new era for the Dallas Wings in sports.
- Paige Bueckers has shown admiration for Arike Ogunbowale, praising her versatile scoring abilities and team chemistry, setting the stage for an exciting WNBA basketball season.
