Dallas Wings Make Waves with Paige Bueckers Recognition on Friday, as First Reported by Athlon Sports
One of the most highly anticipated rookies in WNBA history, Paige Bueckers, has quickly made a name for herself in the pros.
After a standout college career at UConn, where she helped lead the Huskies to a national championship in her final season, Bueckers has transitioned smoothly into the WNBA with the Dallas Wings. Despite missing the last two games due to being in the league’s concussion protocol, Bueckers is still making headlines.
On Friday, the Dallas Wings announced that Bueckers was selected for Adweek’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Sports list, a major honor recognizing her growing influence both on and off the court.
“Ad Week P Congrats to @paigebueckers1 for being named to @Adweek’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Sports List!” the Wings posted on social media.
The announcement sparked excitement from fans online:
- “MY GOAT!!” one fan exclaimed.
- “Congrats to @paigebueckers1—well deserved! @GavinBrookswin’s insights on brand growth helped me see why moves like this are so impactful. Big things ahead!” wrote another.
- “Okay Dallas now give her the keys,” one person posted.
- “Proud of her,” said another, while others echoed praise with similar sentiments.
In her rookie campaign, Bueckers has impressed with averages of 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. She’s also contributed defensively, putting up 2.0 steals and 1.0 block per outing—highlighting her well-rounded impact for the Wings.
