Folks already know about Caitlin Clark's popularity, but the WNBA might have discovered its newest television ratings bump in 2025 top overall draft pick Paige Bueckers.

Just over a year ago, Caitlin Clark was preparing to embark on her rookie season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, less than one month after being selected with the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers reunites with former UConn teammate Aubrey Griffin before a Wings game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Throughout her career, Bueckers has been a winner. She's looking to take the Wings to being a championship contender throughout her tenure with the team. In her final year under Geno Auriemma at UConn, Bueckers led the Huskies to a national championship.

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From Napheesa Collier’s MVP case to Paige Bueckers’ pro debut, here’s how former UConn stars performed during the WNBA’s opening weekend.

Since then, Dallas has played a second game, and Bueckers was even more impressive. She dropped 19 points and dished out eight assists, though the effort resulted in another loss for the Wings. The Seattle Storm came away with a 79-71 victory.