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April 14, 2025
WNBA Draft: All eyes are on Paige Bueckers, the UConn star who is expected to be taken as the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Bueckers is the class' top prospect, and the Dallas Wings will officially start the selection process on Monday.
Paige Bueckers has set up herself as the future of women's basketball following an incredible college career that included overcoming serious injuries.
In college women's basketball, Bueckers has been a powerful force.
She finished strong in spite of the challenges she had to overcome in her career, including injuries that kept her out of action for important parts of it.
After failing to win a national title in previous years, she achieved the highest level in college basketball.
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Her story is one of resilience, hard work, and commitment.
"I wouldn’t change a thing about it—it turned into such a beautiful story," Bueckers said.
"It was a journey of overcoming challenges, of keeping the belief, working extremely hard, and fighting over the highs and lows."
Countless fans have been impressed by her skill to recover back from setbacks and lead her team to victory, which has secured her status as a top option.
The game has greatly benefited from Paige Bueckers. She became the only player in history to win AP Player of the Year in her freshman year.
Her outstanding potential was clear, and she continued to be a powerful force in spite of a challenging road.
There are really high standards for Bueckers as she gets ready to start her professional career.
One of the key talking points leading up to the draft has been Bueckers' salary. She is expected to earn a similar figure to Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA salary, just over $78,800.
In addition to her WNBA contract, Bueckers has secured a deal with the Unrivaled offseason league, where players earned an average salary of more than $220,000 in its inaugural season.
This sets the stage for her financial future as well as her basketball career.
Fans should keep a watch on a number of strong players in the 2025 class, even if Bueckers is without a doubt the standout.
One such player is TCU's Hailey Van Lith. Van Lith, who averaged 15.2 points and 3.4 assists per game, was named an All-American during stints with Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
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Others who could be out in the draft include Dominique Malonga, a French Olympian, Kiki Iriafen of USC, and Shyanne Sellers of Maryland.
Also, newcomers like the Golden State Valkyries, who are making their first lady draft appearance, will also make their mark.
The WNBA's newest team, the Valkyries, features seasoned players like Stephanie Talbot and Tiffany Hayes.
The Valkyries are hoping to make an impression in their first season with league-experienced players like Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle.
With Paige Bueckers at the head of a bright and talented class, the 2025 WNBA Draft is sure to be an exciting event.
Basketball fans all over the world are excitedly awaiting the next chapter in women's basketball history as the Dallas Wings get ready to make their pick.
Don't miss the opportunity to see this historical moment as ESPN will show the draft live at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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