2 weeks Ago By Athlon Sports
The Dallas Wings today unveiled their 2025 training camp roster, and all eyes are on rookie guard Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft.After posting an overall record of 9-31 in 2024, its worst since 2011, Dallas secured the top lottery odds and selected Bueckers out of UConn, betting on her to jump-start a rebuild.
New head coach Chris Koclanes and GM Curt Miller hope that her playmaking and defensive instincts can directly address last season’s shortcomings. Last year, the Wings had the fourth-best offense (84.2 points per game) but the worst defense (92.
1 ppg). Posted on X on Friday, the 18-player camp roster features a mix of veterans and newcomers. 2025 Training Camp Roster is here 🪽@bswhealth | #WingsUppic.
twitter.com/n5wHTVdIES— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 25, 2025Bueckers’ face is front and center, cementing her role as Dallas’ focal point heading into camp, which opens Sunday, April 27, in Arlington.Over her five years with the Huskies, Bueckers was a three-time Big East Player of the Year, a three-time First-Team All-American and a three-time Big East Tournament MOP.
In 2021, Bueckers became the first freshman to be named AP Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year. She capped off her historic collegiate career with an NCAA championship in 2025, the 12th in program history. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers.
© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesHer court vision (4.6 career assists per game) and perimeter defense (2.1 career steals per game) directly plug the Wings’ glaring gaps.
With training camp set to begin, barring injury, Bueckers will compete immediately for a starting guard spot alongside Arike Ogunbowale. Dallas aims to transform from bottom-dweller to playoff dark horse in the stacked Western Conference.Related: NCAA Sends Strong Message on Geno Auriemma After National ChampionshipRelated: MiLaysia Fulwiley Sends Clear Message After Transfer Portal Decision.
