Paige Bueckers confirmed she intends to enter the 2025 WNBA draft. There had been rumors that Bueckers did not want to play for the Dallas Wings, who won the draft lottery with the first overall pick. Bueckers had reportedly preferred to join the Los Angeles Sparks, who have the second pick.
Bueckers holds an extra season of eligibility at UConn, but she had indicated previously multiple times that she intended to go pro.
Bueckers is averaging 19.2 points on 54.2% shooting, with 4.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds.
