Dallas Wings expected to select Paige Bueckers with top pick in WNBA draft

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrates with a piece of the net after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrates with a piece of the net after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Photo credit (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place Monday night at The Shed in New York City, and it marks a significant moment for the Dallas Wings as they are expected to select University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick.

Bueckers led the Huskies to a national title earlier this month. Known for her exceptional scoring, defensive skills, and leadership, she is expected to join forces with Arike Ogunbowale to create a dynamic backcourt for the Wings, who aim to recover from a challenging 9-31 season in 2024.

The Wings also hold the No. 12 pick in the first round. Draft observers say the Wings could take North Carolina State guard Saniya Rivers, a defensive standout with a 6-foot, 5-inch wingspan.

The draft will also feature the debut of the Golden State Valkyries, the league's newest expansion team.

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