Paige Bueckers records her first WNBA double-double in a memorable homecoming as the Dallas Wings fall to the Minnesota Lynx.

Here's what ex-UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers said after her 19-point game in the Dallas Wings' loss to the Seattle Storm.

Highlights vs. Seattle Storm, 05/19/2025

Ten miles southwest of where Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers received a roaring ovation Wednesday night at the Target Center, she first learned how to shoot a basketball. She was just another anonymous ponytailed kid who spent her winters in the gymnasium.

The WNBA season is underway, and fans and card collectors are excited for what's to come. With the likes of Caitlin Clark, A’Ja Wilson and newcomer Paige Bueckers, collectors are waiting for the first cards of the season to drop.

Bueckers fell short in her WNBA debut on Friday, registering just 10 points and four rebounds, as Dallas suffered a deflating 112-78 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces on opening night. Fans are already looking forward to the 23-year-old's return to action on Monday, which will likely feature a big change in her appearance.

Paige Bueckers scored 10 points in her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings, but was no match for Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx.

Hopkins once threw a parade for Paige Bueckers, renamed the town after her, and toasted her name in local brews. The post Paige Bueckers vs. Napheesa Collier Showdown Stuns WNBA Fans as Wings Star’s Defense Steals Spotlight appeared first on EssentiallySports.