Big Paige Bueckers News Released on Monday
Big Paige Bueckers News Released on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Paige Bueckers is currently working through her rookie season with the Dallas Wings.
The former UConn Huskies star was drafted by the Wings with the No. 1 overall pick. After four years at UConn, Bueckers was set to make an immediate impact on the struggling WNBA team.
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During her rookie season with the Wings, Bueckers suffered a head injury, keeping her sidelined and currently on concussion protocol.
As Bueckers works her way back into the lineup, looking to get clear from the WNBA's protocol and return to action, she was involved in some big news outside of the white lines.
On Monday, Wings reporter Joey Mistretta revealed that Panini America is honoring Paige Bueckers with a basketball card.
The rookie card is available for a limited time, seemingly urging fans to make a move and purchase a piece of memorabilia from the Wings star.
The "instant card" released by Panini America, "the world's largest sports and entertainment collectibles company," officially dropped after the Dallas Wings rookie scored 21 points in a 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
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According to an official release, "The Panini Instant collection exists to commemorate milestones and achievements in real time, so fans don't have to wait months (or even seasons) to capture their favorite moments."
Throughout her rookie season with the Wings, Paige Bueckers has posted 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5). Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
As explained by Panini America, the card which will be available in limited time and limited quantity will range from $9.99 and up, depending on the type of product chosen by fans online.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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