Along with Bueckers, the Wings had two other rookies from the 2025 WNBA draft class to score in double-digits against Las Vegas. Former NC State guard Aziaha James (No. 12 pick) tallied 10 points, while former West Virginia guard JJ Quinerly (No. 27 pick) added 16.

Paige Bueckers knew almost nothing but success at Connecticut, but it's going to take time for that to translate in the WNBA.

WNBA (pre)season is officially underway, as the Dallas Wings are facing the Las Vegas Aces. The league did a great job setting the preseason schedule because it meant that WNBA fans didn't have to wait at all for former UConn Huskies star guard and No.