Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports.
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The Dallas Wings have selected UConn Huskies’ superstar Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and her new jersey is now available.
Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies reacts during the second half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at First Horizon Coliseum on November 15, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies reacts during the second half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at First Horizon Coliseum on November 15, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jared C. Tilton
To no surprise to anybody who follows women’s basketball, Paige Bueckers was the first player off the board during the 2025 WNBA Draft. She will now join the Dallas Wings after a historic career with the UConn Huskies.
She will go down as one of the greatest players of all time in the NCAA and will now look to begin her journey at the next level. Bueckers was fantastic during the NCAA tournament, averaging 24.8 points per game on 52.8 percent shooting from the field, resulting in a national championship for her team.
Her WNBA jersey is sure to be one of the most popular jerseys in the league, and it is now official that she will wear the number 5 in Dallas. Her Nike Swingman jersey, Fast Break jersey, and Nike player graphic tees are now available for fans to purchase through Fanatics.
Place your order before it is too late, as these items will be in high demand. Fanatics has you covered withofficially licensed Paige Bueckers gear.
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