Paige Bueckers Leads 2025 WNBA Draft as Dallas Wings' Top Pick, Joins UConn Legends
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Paige Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, marking her as the sixth UConn player to achieve this honor. Bueckers, who led UConn to the national title in 2025, expressed gratitude and surreal feelings about the draft. Other notable picks included Dominique Malonga by the Seattle Storm and a series of selections by the Washington Mystics, highlighting a diverse group of international and domestic talents. The draft also saw the Las Vegas Aces lose their pick due to a previous violation, and TCU's Sedona Prince went undrafted amid controversy.
Key Points
Paige Bueckers was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings, joining a prestigious list of UConn alumni.
Bueckers led UConn to the 2025 national title and had an outstanding college career with notable stats.
Dominique Malonga, a French player, was picked second by the Seattle Storm, bringing international talent to the league.
The Washington Mystics made significant picks, including Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore, showing their strategy to build a strong team.
The Las Vegas Aces were stripped of their first-round pick due to a previous violation, affecting their draft strategy.
Sedona Prince from TCU was not selected in the draft amid allegations of misconduct, which she denies.
