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UConn star Paige Bueckers gets real on entering the WNBA

Former UConn star Paige Bueckers is used to dominating, but it won't be as easy in the pros.

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© Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesPaige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies

For years, Paige Bueckers led the UConn Huskies as one of the best players in all of college basketball. The journey wasn’t easy, and injuries took a toll on her, but she never wavered.

Now, the former UConn superstar won’t be the best player on the court night in and night out like it usually happened in college. She now has to earn her stripes in the WNBA.

That’s why, shortly after making her preseason debut with the Dallas Wings, the first-overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft shared her thoughts on her transition to the pros.

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Paige Bueckers opens up on her goals for her rookie season

“I think tonight it’s about using my voice and continuing to organize as the point guard—the quarterback of the offense,” Bueckers told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “Making sure everyone’s where they’re supposed to be, and if not, we can talk about it in the huddle. Like I’ve mentioned before, screen navigation is important. I want to create plays for others, push in transition, and stay solid in transition defense. Just continuing to find ways to impact the game.”

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Paige Bueckers and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

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Notably, it’s an exciting time to live in Dallas. They will also have Cooper Flagg, so the two hottest names in college basketball will look to bring a trophy there for years to come.

Hopefully, Bueckers will be able to fulfill her destiny and her potential. Her ever-struggling franchise could use someone like her to turn things around once and for all.

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