Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Have Fans Saying Same Thing
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There are two more young stars making their mark in the WNBA. One is a rookie and one is Caitlin Clark's rival. Check out the latest odds revolving around them.
Paige Bueckers backed her teammate after Arike Ogunbowale struggled in her return, offering a contrast to her coach’s more critical tone.
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series from SB Nation profiling the 2025 WNBA All-Star teams. Today, let’s get to know Paige Bueckers.
After Wings coach Chris Koclanes finished answering a question about Arike's shooting struggles today, Paige Bueckers chimed in to support her teammate: "It might not have been her night shooting the ball, but the way she continued to stay in the game ... that was huge for me."
The Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers first overall with the expectation that she could bring the franchise its first championship in nearly two decades.
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In ESPN's official WNBA midseason rankings, Wings rookie Paige Bueckers comes in at No.13 among the top 25 players.
Ruocco, a WNBA play-by-play commentator for ESPN, and ESPN women’s basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo praised Bueckers on Tuesday in a teleconference previewing the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which will feature the Wings standout.
If there's one thing Geno Auriemma deserves credit for, it's the unshakable work ethic he instills in his players. Back in her UConn days, Paige Bueckers wasn't just the star of th