"UConn Star Paige Bueckers Makes History as No. 1 Pick by Dallas Wings in WNBA Draft"

(CNN) — After clinching her inaugural NCAA women’s basketball title with the University of Connecticut, standout guard Paige Bueckers was the top pick by the Dallas Wings in Monday's WNBA draft in New York. UConn triumphed over the reigning champion South Carolina Gamecocks, 82-59, securing their 12th championship. Bueckers, the 2025 National Player of the Year, expressed her disbelief about being the first selection, acknowledging the mix of excitement and nostalgia as she embarks on this new chapter. As a three-time All-American, she joins a prestigious list of UConn legends.