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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Wings Rookie Paige Bueckers Ties WNBA Record vs. Seattle Storm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Paige Bueckers leads all WNBA rookies in scoring (18.4 points per game) and assists (5.5 per game), and she ranks second in steals (1.7 per game), and she accomplished something on Tuesday night that put her name in the records books. The Dallas Wings first-year guard is fresh off her first All-Star appearance, and she's having a breakout rookie season, ranking among the top 10 in the league in several categories including made field goals per game (fifth), steals per game (sixth), assists per game (seventh), and points per game (eighth). Bueckers has been compared to Indiana Fever star and reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark for much of their time in college, and after Dallas drafted Bueckers No. 1 overall back in April (Clark was the No. 1 overall pick the year before), many began using Clark as the bar for which Bueckers' rookie season would be judged. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Mystics at Carefirst Arena on June 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Mystics at Carefirst Arena on June 22, 2025 in Washington, WNBA: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx So, it seems only fitting that Bueckers tied Clark for a notable rookie record in Tuesday's matchup against the Seattle Storm. "A show stopping history maker doing what she does best 👑 Paige Bueckers has officially tied the record for fastest player to secure 300 pts & 100 asts!" the Wings posted on X. A show stopping history maker doing what she does best 👑 Paige Bueckers has officially tied the record for fasted player to secure 300 pts & 100 asts!@albertapp | #WingsUp — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) July 23, 2025 More WNBA: Caitlin Clark Trolls Kelsey Plum After Getting Shaded at All-Star Game Clark also achieved the feat in 19 games, though she did it nearly a full month quicker than Bueckers (Clark's 19th game was on June 27 last year while Bueckers' 19th game came on July 22.) Bueckers also tied one of Clark's records earlier this season in averaging 15 points and five assists through her first 15 games, and she broke two of Clark's other records — most fan votes for the All-Star game by a rookie (805,471) and fastest player to 250 career points (Bueckers did it in 13 games while it took Clark 16 games last year.) Through three quarters of Tuesday's game against the Storm, Bueckers logged 11 points, three assists, two rebounds, a steal, and a block — and the Wings held a 66-51 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
WNBA's Paige Bueckers Confirms Relationship With Azzi Fudd, Social Media Salutes
Source: The Hapa Blonde / Getty Number one 2025 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were teammates at women's basketball powerhouse UConn, which took the natty this year. While they were viewed by the outside world as best friends, many women's hoops fans thought it might be more than that. Speculation only ramped up when Fudd sat at Buecker's family table on draft night. Other clues followed. Fudd, 23, who remains at UConn for a final year as a graduate student, posted a video last month that suggested the two were together, following a popular TikTok trend about dating. It showed Bueckers, 23, at a restaurant with Fudd, seemingly okay paying for an expensive date. Not long after that, Fudd was captured on her IG Story with a phone case that said 'Paige Bueckers' girlfriend.' But just before the WNBA All-Star Game, taking place on Saturday at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Indiana Fever and its superstar Caitlin Clark play, Bueckers finally made things 'IG official.' In an interview with WagTalk, Bueckers was asked a series of questions about her Division 1 girlfriend. Though she stumbled on the question about what team Azzi's mother, Katie Smrcka Duffy-Fudd, was drafted to (correct answer – the Sacramento Monarchs in 2001) she answered all the rest correctly and confirmed Fudd as her girlfriend in the reveal. So now the internet speculation can turn to numerous social accounts breathlessly covering the couple's every move, but this time with a confirmation. And WNBA fans were ecstatic about the couple finally coming forward unapologetically, responding to the video with enthusiasm and praise for WagTalk creator, Maddy. Bueckers played in her first All-Star Game, which will be broadcast and streamed from Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. EST on Disney+, ESPN+ and ABC. See social media's response to the couple finally going public below. WNBA's Paige Bueckers Confirms Relationship With Azzi Fudd, Social Media Salutes was originally published on
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History During 2025 All-Star Game
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Though she's only 18 games into her WNBA career, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is already among the top players in the league. The 23-year-old guard ranks in the top 10 in several categories including fourth in playing time (34.9 minutes per game), fifth in field goals made per game (6.8), seventh in assists (5.5 per game), and eighth in scoring (18.4 points per game), so it was no surprise she was selected for her first All-Star game in her debut season. Playing on Team Collier as one of the top picks of captain Napheesa Collier, Bueckers put forth a memorable performance that landed her in the WNBA/NBA record books. The former UConn star finished with six points, eight assists, and two rebounds in 22 minutes of action, and she ended her night accomplishing something no other player ever had in WNBA or NBA history. More Basketball: Fever Make Major Caitlin Clark Announcement After Injury vs. Sun Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks with Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks with Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana."Paige Bueckers had the most assists without a turnover by a rookie in NBA/WNBA All-Star game history," Polymarket Hoops posted on X. That wasn't the only WNBA first Bueckers accomplished. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick also hit the first-ever four-point shot in All-Star Game history 28 seconds into the first quarter — it came on her very first shot, to boot. first ever 4 point shot in all star history made by paige bueckers as a rookie bc of course it is — elena (@elenajustsaying) July 20, 2025 More Basketball: Clear Favorite Emerges In Potential LeBron James Trade Though the Wings are just 6-17 this season, Bueckers has been the lone bright spot for the team. She leads the Wings in points per game, assists per game, minutes per game, and steals per game (1.7), and she ranks first in points, assists, and made field goals (123), second in steals (31), third in blocks (13), and sixth in rebounds among WNBA rookies.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Epic Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers photo goes viral after Fever beat Wings
The post Epic Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers photo goes viral after Fever beat Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints. The WNBA got a treat on Sunday afternoon when the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings faced off against each other. For some, it was less about the actual matchup and more about the two players going against each other, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. The two women have been selected No. 1 in the WNBA Draft in back-to-back years, and are considered some of the best young talent in the league. Clark is in her second season and is breaking records left and right, while putting on a show anytime she's on the floor with her shooting and passing. As for Bueckers, this is her rookie season, and she's leading the class in points and assists per game. During the game, Bri Lewerke for Bleacher Report caught a picture where Clark was clapping, and Bueckers was looking back with a smile on her face. Both players have had battles in the past during their college days, so it's no surprise that they had that competitive interaction. The Fever did win the game 102-83, and they were clicking on both sides of the ball. The Fever have been up and down this season, but with Clark back healthy, they should be able to get into a rhythm soon. For the Wings, they are still trying to figure things out with a young team, and the hope is that they can get things to click as well. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers face off in first WNBA matchup As far as individual stats, Bueckers finished the game with 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Clark finished with 14 points and 13 assists. When asked about her matchup against Clark, Bueckers kept it simple on the goal that both of them have when they're on the floor. 'We're two competitors who just want to win, Bueckers said. Weeks ago, Bueckers was asked about Clark and the respect she has for, handling the expectations that are thrown on her. 'I would just say, like, she handles it with grace,' Bueckers told reporters. 'The pressure that she's put on every single night to perform at the level that she does… It's inhumane really to expect people to be perfect and to not have off games or off nights. If she doesn't go, like, eight-for-ten from three, like, people are questioning things. It's unfair to have to deal with that. But I'm sure she has a great team around her and great people to help her.' Related: Caitlin Clark ranked behind teammate in ESPN WNBA rankings Related: 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend preview
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WNBA star Paige Bueckers confirms relationship with 'D1 girlfriend,' Azzi Fudd
On the heels of being named a WNBA All-Star, Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers confirmed she is officially off the market after discussing her girlfriend in a recent interview. During an interview with WAG Talk, a popular social media brand highlighting "wives and girlfriends" of professional athletes, Bueckers was asked a series of questions about her "D1 girlfriend." At the end of the line of questioning, she identified her partner as her former UConn Huskies teammate Azzi Fudd. Bueckers and Fudd played together at UConn for four seasons, with the two winning an NCAA Championship this year. The questions asked by WAG Talk ranged from Fudd's basketball career to the text on the UConn guard's phone case, which Bueckers affectionately said reads: "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend". A trio of rookies, consisting of Bueckers and Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen, are slated to play in the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Indiana Fever's arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. 'We were worried for a second there' Underneath the WAG Talk interview, TikTok users flooded the comment section, with one of them calling Bueckers' announcement a "hard launch." "ok this is like THE REALL hard launch," the user commented. NaLyssa Smith, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces, commented underneath the interview: "awwwwww my baby's all grown up." Gatorade, which named Fudd its 2018-19 National Player of the Year, also chimed in on the fun in the comment section, writing, "We were worried for a second there," seemingly joking about how long it took Bueckers to answer some of the questions in the video. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
