Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has had a busy 2025. From winning a national championship with the UConn Huskies to being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, Bueckers' impact continues to grow. Even though the Wings' young star is out with a concussion , she was recognized for her influence on the sports world this year. She joined an annual list made by AdWeek of influential athletes, joining Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Cameron Brink is WNBA players that received the honor.
Along with what she does on the court for her team, Bueckers' popularity has driven a new audience to the WNBA. In a time where the league is growing at a historic rate because of its young stars, the Wings' new point guard has become one of its future faces.
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