ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers has been the Dallas Wings ' most often discussed 2025 first-round pick. After all, she was selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Bueckers has played at a high level and is the front-runner to win the Rookie of the Year. Another Wings' first-round pick, Aziaha James (selected 12th overall in 2025), has also displayed signs of potential. James, however, is receiving only 17.4 minutes per outing.

So, how can James increase her playing time? Wings head coach Chris Koclanes addressed the subject ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

“Just continuing to be a student of the game,” Koclanes told reporters. “You know, she's a hooper and she has really good feel and really good instincts. Her growth area continues to be just learning t

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