archiveWNBA Rookie of the Year

DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Double The Challenge: Shortly after the NBA announcement, Paige Bueckers—the reigning 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year—sent a Gatorade voice message to Cooper Flagg. Highlighting their status as the city's newest cornerstones, she challenged the Mavericks star: "Let's see who gets that ring for Dallas...

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma has seen Paige Bueckers rise through every level of basketball — from a top recruit to a national champion contender, to the No. 1 overall pick, to one of the most productive rookies the WNBA has seen in years. Now, as the Dallas Wings guard...

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers will take another major step in her accelerated professional development next month. USA Basketball announced Monday that Bueckers is one of 18 players selected for the Women’s National Team training camp, scheduled for Dec. 12–14 at Duke University. The invitation places the 2025 No. 1...

Paige Bueckers’ first season in the WNBA was more than just impressive — it was historic. The Dallas Wings guard was named the league’s Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, adding another milestone to a debut campaign already filled with record-setting performances. The No. 1 overall pick averaged 19.2 points,...

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers continues to stack accolades in her debut season, earning WNBA Rookie of the Month for August while also being projected by ESPN as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Bueckers became just the 10th player in league history — and the first in Wings franchise...

Paige Bueckers delivered a historic rookie campaign for the Dallas Wings in 2025, establishing herself as one of the WNBA’s brightest young stars and the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. She averaged 19.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 35 games, shooting 47.4% from the field, 32.2% from...

Before the Dallas Wings tipped off against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night, head coach Chris Koclanes didn’t hesitate when asked why rookie guard Paige Bueckers deserves the league’s top first-year honor. “I mean, it’s just clear. She is Rookie of the Year. There’s no question. She just is,”...

The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award has been Paige Bueckers’ to lose from the moment she stepped on the court for the Dallas Wings. The No. 1 overall pick has delivered one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history — combining scoring, playmaking, efficiency, and leadership...