Playing in the Unrivalled league had been an entertaining and exciting experiment for Paige Bueckers, who signed a unique three-year deal with the league. Given her impact on the court and influence on the fan base, the contract length is justified.
At the same time, the player is using the league as her training for tougher competition, as she revealed that she is working on her offensive game and mastering the foul baiting offence. While her experiment so far has been very successful, as she won a unique prize with her new offensive strategy.
Paige Bueckers Reacts To $50,000 Prize
Playing in her fifth game of the season, the young guard was eligible for the unique award the league announced for season 2. The league started the challenge for player to win a $50,000 award after finishing with the highest free-throw percentage through their first five games.
Bueckers has gotten to the line more than any other player in the league. She attempted eleven free throws in four games and made every single one of them, and continued her run in the fifth game, too. Upon winning the award, PB was excited and also happy with her performance.
It’s a GREAT day to be Paige Bueckers 😭💰
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) January 20, 2026
Shoutout to our free throw challenge champ presented by @Xfinity 🎯 pic.twitter.com/qQp4yg88fw
Importantly, when the interviewer asked her about her plans for the cash prize, the youngster said she would save it and warned other players to stay away from her pocket.
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Looking at her improvements on the floor and performance in the 2025 season, a WNBA analyst made a bold prediction about Bueckers that could win over Dallas Wings fans. But the player is still doing more than just delivering on the floor.
Paige Bueckers Actively Recruiting At Unrivaled
The UConn star is an easygoing, fun-loving athlete who quickly forms a bond with other players. While Bueckers is all excited about the start of a new WNBA season, the CBA talks have put a question mark on its timely commencement. But the player is not wasting time; rather, she uses it to recruit free agents as she plays in Unrivaled.
In a recent interview, the 23-year-old chose between the Miami and Dallas teams. Without any hesitation, the Rookie of the Year chose Dallas and stated, “You hear that? Free agents, Dallas is the place to be.”
The reigning NCAA Champion is undoubtedly the biggest ‘pull’ that the Wings have at the moment, and her active participation in recruitment makes the job easy for them.