In an episode of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams, a basketball legend shared praise for the young UConn alum and 2025 No. 1 overall pick, reflecting on Bueckers’ growth, leadership and comeback from injury. “What a resilient, amazing human being she is,” the icon said, referencing Bueckers' perseverance during her college career.

The Dallas Wings are struggling this season, but they have a bright future on the horizon. No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers is a potential franchise cornerston

Paige Bueckers suddenly under even more pressure after endorsement from legend A future hall-of-famer added to the hype surrounding Paige Bueckers. It's nothing new for the No. 1 overall pick.

Curry Brand, which Curry launched in 2020, is a sub-brand of Under Armour. It was created in partnership with the NBA star and focuses on basketball gear, shoes and community initiatives, while still operating under the Under Armour umbrella. So far, Curry Brand has not signed any WNBA players, which would make Bueckers the first if she joined.

Bueckers' Wings didn't live up to the hype in Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever, but things could be looking up for the ex-UConn star.

Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) gives autographs to fans following her team’s win in an WNBA basketball game, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at College Park Center in Arlington.

Nobody who watched Paige Bueckers during her five-year varsity basketball career at Hopkins High is surprised that she has made a smooth transition from college to the WNBA.