Bueckers appeared in two preseason games. In her debut against Las Vegas, she logged 22 minutes and scored 10 points. On May 10, she faced the Toyota Antelopes, playing another 22 minutes, scoring 15 points and grabbing five rebounds.<\/p>\n
In her final season at UConn, the 23-year-old averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. She shot an impressive 53.4% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, while also leading from the free-throw line at 88.9%, one of the best in the country.<\/p>\n
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Bueckers ended her college career in dominant fashion. In UConn\u2019s 82-59 win over South Carolina, she scored 17 points and went 7-for-7 from the line. Her biggest performance came on March 29, when she dropped 40 points in 35 minutes against Oklahoma.<\/p>\n
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Paige Bueckers at the 2025 WNBA Draft.Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The Wings will stay home after Friday\u2019s game to host the Seattle Storm on Monday. They\u2019ll then head to Minnesota for a rematch with the Lynx on May 21, marking Bueckers\u2019 return to her home state.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks made headlines of their own this week. Despite having less than a 2% chance, they won the NBA Draft Lottery. With the top pick in the June 25 draft, they\u2019re expected to select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg.<\/p>\n
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