UConn star Paige Bueckers gets real about her teammates

As expected, UConn Huskies star – and now legend – Paige Bueckers has turned pro. More specifically, he became the first overall pick and will be heading to the WNBA to play for the Dallas Wings.

This was far from a surprise, as Bueckers had been a top-ranked prospect for years now. Capping her collegiate career with a national championship only helped her case.

However, she knows she wouldn’t be able to do this on her own. That’s why, right after hearing her name called in the WNBA Draft, she made sure to give her teammates their flowers.

Paige Bueckers credits her teammates for stellar college career

“They changed my life,” Bueckers said. “Those are my sisters, just extremely grateful for them. They mean everything to me. All that they’ve helped me get through. All the ups and downs, the highs and lows. They’ve seen every side of me and the love there is unconditional. I wanna cherish that relationship for the rest of my life and I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Paige Bueckers and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA draft

Bueckers has had to overcome a lot to get to this point, and she most definitely earned all the good things coming her way. Then again, this is a team sport first and foremost.

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She will go down as one of the greatest players in program history, which is a lot to say, but the names of everybody by her side will also be there when they talk about the 2025 national champions.