ARLINGTON, Texas (Oct. 10, 2025) — Dallas Wings rookie sensation Paige Bueckers continues to redefine what’s possible for first-year players. The 21-year-old guard added another accolade to her record-breaking debut season Friday, being named to the All-WNBA Second Team, the league announced.
Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was the only rookie selected to an All-WNBA Team this season — an extraordinary feat that cements her as one of the brightest young stars in professional basketball. The honor was voted on by a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
The selection caps off a season loaded with awards and milestones for the former UConn standout, who has already claimed WNBA Rookie of the Year, Associated Press Rookie of the Year, WNBA All-Rookie Team, and AP All-Rookie Team honors.
“It’s an incredible blessing,” Bueckers said in a statement released by the team. “To be recognized alongside some of the best players in the world means everything. But most importantly, I’m proud of what our team accomplished this season. Dallas believed in me from Day 1, and I wanted to repay that faith every time I stepped on the court.”
A Rookie Season for the Ages
Bueckers’ impact on the Wings was immediate and undeniable. Over 36 games, she averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 33.1% from three-point range.
Her all-around production placed her in elite company — the only player in the WNBA to rank in the top nine in scoring (5th), assists (9th), and steals (6th). Her 20.3 efficiency rating led all guards league-wide and ranked seventh overall, making her the only rookie among the WNBA’s top 20 in that category.
Perhaps most impressively, Bueckers’ composure and consistency were hallmarks of her debut campaign. She opened her career with 30 consecutive double-digit scoring games, the third-longest streak in WNBA history behind legends A’ja Wilson (33, 2018) and Candace Parker (32, 2008).
She also tallied 17 games with 20 or more points, tied for fifth-most all-time by a rookie.
“Paige has a maturity and basketball IQ that you simply don’t see in first-year players,” said Wings head coach Chris Koclanes. “She led by example from the moment she arrived — her preparation, competitiveness, and ability to elevate her teammates were remarkable.”
Record-Breaking Rookie Campaign
Bueckers rewrote both league and franchise record books throughout her first season in Arlington. She finished with the third-most points (692) and third-most assists (194) ever by a rookie in WNBA history. Her 44-point performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 20 stands as the highest single-game scoring total by a rookie in league history.
She also became the first Wings rookie ever to lead the team in both scoring and assists while setting franchise rookie records for points, points per game, assists, assists per game, and points-assists double-doubles (2).
All-Star and Fan Favorite
Bueckers’ popularity transcended the box score. In July, she became just the 10th rookie in league history to start a WNBA All-Star Game and shattered the rookie fan-vote record with over 805,000 votes — the most ever for a first-year player and second-most overall among all guards.
Her All-Star appearance and second-team selection continue a trend of recognition for the Dallas Wings organization, which has now produced at least one All-WNBA honoree in three consecutive seasons — joining an elite group of just five franchises to do so.
The Future Is Bright in Dallas
For the Wings, Bueckers’ success represents both the present and the future. The franchise, still young and developing under Coach Koclanes, has built around a talented core that includes Maddy Siegrist, Teaira McCowan, and Diamond Miller — but it’s Bueckers who has become the face of the team and a beacon for the league’s next generation.
“Paige’s rookie year wasn’t just great — it was historic,” said Wings CEO Greg Bibb. “She represents everything we want the Dallas Wings to stand for: talent, leadership, and relentless work ethic. This is only the beginning.”
With her first professional season in the books, Bueckers now stands among the league’s elite. And if Year 1 was any indication, the Dallas guard isn’t just the future of the Wings — she’s the future of the WNBA.
