The Dallas Wings were the biggest upsets of this season. Undoubtedly and unexpectedly. But Paige Bueckers was shining all through the adversities. And let’s not forget Bueckers’ rookie season 2025.
In her first year at the ever-competitive women’s league, the UConn alum won many hearts. Be it the young hoop fans or a longtime basketball fan, everybody loved her as she became the heartbeat of the franchise, both in games and out in the community.
Huge Crowd Came To Meet Paige Bueckers At DICK’s Dallas Store
Fresh off getting the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the No. 1 draft pick turned a routine autograph session at DICK’S Sporting Goods in North Dallas into a full-on event. As posts were shared on social media, fans spilled out the door just to get a glimpse of her.
Even though the Wings missed the playoffs, Bueckers’ magnetic charm has fans buzzing about what’s next for this rising star. However, the line outside DICK’S store had the answer.
Quite the line outside of the store. pic.twitter.com/rW3mlGD7Rx
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) September 20, 2025
As Dallas Hoops Journal’s Grant Afseth reported, fans of all ages showed up in droves, clutching jerseys and photos, eager for a moment with the 23-year-old guard who’s taken the WNBA by storm.
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Bueckers, all smiles, signed autographs and posed for selfies, her easygoing vibe makes it easy to comprehend why she’s a fan favorite. However, her rookie season was a highlight reel, despite the Wings’ 10-34 record that left them at the bottom of the standings. Bueckers also broke a 19-year-old WNBA record this season.
Paige Bueckers, Wings’ Young Core Points At A Bright Future
The Wings’ season wasn’t what they hoped for, but Bueckers wasn’t alone in showing promise. Rookies Aziaha James, JJ Quinerly, and Luisa Geiselsöder all carved out roles, giving Dallas a foundation to build on.
James flashed scoring bursts off the bench and averaged 7.2 points, while Quinerly’s speed added spark in transition, and Geiselsöder held her own in the paint with 4.8 rebounds per game. Despite injuries to veterans like Natasha Howard and a midseason coaching shakeup, this young crew kept games competitive, with Bueckers leading the charge.