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Fans go berserk after Paige Bueckers wins Rookie of the Year
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Even though the Dallas Wings had a losing record, their rookie sensation Paige Bueckers is all smiles .
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On Tuesday, Bueckers was officially named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Afterward, fans swarmed social media, singing the praises of Bueckers.
"Legend" @Kia posted on X. Another user offered their simple congratulations to Bueckers.
"Congrats Paige" @TamiaFields240 posted on X. Then, someone said that Bueckers fulfilled a prophecy in just her first season.
"Paige just turned potential into proof — what a rookie season." @Hasnain2Hustle said on X.
One other user predicted the best is yet to come .
"Next season is gonna be wild" @2ndFanAll_State stated on X.
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In the end, Bueckers finished her rookie season averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Additionally, Bueckers is the Wings all-time rookie scoring leader with 692 points. Also, she is third behind Simeone Augustus (744) and Caitlin Clark (769) for the WNBA all-time rookie scoring leader.
Prior to that, Bueckers passed A'ja Wilson to achieve third on the all-time list.
On August 20, Bueckers set a WNBA record with 44 points scored against the Los Angeles Sparks . Furthermore, Bueckers was selected to play in the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis back in July.
Paige Bueckers ' place in WNBA history
All in all, Bueckers caps off a rookie season of historic proportions. Her skill combined with her ability to help elevate the Dallas Wings as an organization with budding potential.
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Additionally, she is already showing flashes of being one of the best all-around players in the WNBA in the years ahead.
Also, Bueckers is the second player in WNBA history since Candace Parker to average at least 19 points, 5 assists, and 47% shooting in a single season. Plus, she is the 10th rookie to start in a WNBA All-Star Game.
In addition to her points total, Bueckers has accumulated 194 total assists, the third most for a WNBA rookie.
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