The Dallas Wings introduced their 2025 WNBA Draft class at a City Hall ceremony, headlined by No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. The former UConn star shared her excitement about starting her WNBA journey in Dallas and connecting with young fans.
The Dallas Wings introduced their 2025 WNBA Draft class Wednesday morning, including No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers.
The news conference began at about noon at Dallas City Hall.
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A round of applause welcomed them in. It was standing room only for employees and fans like 11-year-old Lilly Boyd.
“It just felt great to see her in person,” Boyd said excitedly.
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Wings CEO and Managing Parter Greg Bibb, Executive Vice President and General Manager Curt Miller and Head Coach Chris Koclanes welcomed the five-member rookie class alongside Dallas City Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.
Part of the players welcome package included proclamations and cowboy hats.
They also had a chance to share about being a part of the Wings.
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“This whole team is full of dogs and I’m ready to be a part of it,” 12th draft pick Aziaha James of North Carolina State said.
"I just can't stop smiling, just excited for a new chapter,” number 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers said.
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“Just to be a part of that, be a part of that momentum, be a part of that shift, and just continue to try to build off that, and keep building off the momentum," Bueckers said. "Return on investment in women's sports right now is at all-time high, and we're trying to continue to build that, keep pushing the ceiling. So just to be a part of that, it means everything.”
As a role model Bueckers wants young girls to know one thing.
“Dream big, amazing things can happen if you put the work in,” Bueckers said.
Now she's putting in the work with the Wings and becoming a part of the city.
“Really embracing it," Bueckers said. "Talked about the cowboy hats, cowboy boots, country music. I'm excited for the food in the city, and then just obviously excited to be a part of this organization."
The five players selected last Monday in New York City included No. 1 overall selection Paige Bueckers of UConn, No. 12 Aziaha James of North Carolina State, No. 14 Madison Scott of Ole Miss, No. 27 JJ Quinerly of West Virginia, and No. 31 Aaronette Vonleh of Baylor.
