MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall draft pick Paige Bueckers on Wednesday night.

When you hear the name Paige Bueckers, most people think of the basketball star who led the UConn Huskies to the national title in April and made her WNBA debut on Friday in the Dallas Wings’ 84-99 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

Former UConn women's basketball player and WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers has launched a signature paint color with Sherwin-Williams.

Paige Bueckers played her third WNBA game on Wednesday night, posting 12 points and 10 assists in a four-point loss to the Minnesota Lynx. As belied by the statline the former UConn superstar isn't having too much trouble acclimating to the professional game—which includes making her thoughts about officiating very clear.

UConn great Paige Bueckers reconnected with the Minnesota media member who went viral for comparing her to Diana Taurasi in 2013.

Paige Bueckers has already met them, and now wants to beat them. Tuesday afternoon, Bueckers, the former Hopkins and UConn star who was selected with the first pick in the 2025 draft by the Dallas Wings,