In the WNBA universe at the moment, Paige Bueckers is the biggest thing. 2025 will likely see the UConn Huskies star selected first overall, just like Caitlin Clark was this year. There will probably be a twist in her tale, though, that will differentiate her from Clark’s Indiana Fever experience. If stories are to be believed, Bueckers is the favorite to join the Golden State Valkyries, a team that would be as new as her in the WNBA in 2025. However, there would be competition for her exceptional skills among the GSW’s “sister team.”
For UConn, Bueckers has been the most impressive player. The Huskies point guard averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and a remarkable 53% shooting from the field during the 2023–2024 season. She characterizes the new era in college athletics. The Los Angeles Sparks, who added three rookies in 2024—Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, and McKenzie Forbes—may receive the first choice in the 2025 Draft, according to ESPN. The Bueckers to Sparks move now has the most probability.
Nonetheless, the Sparks may suffer a significant loss as a result of Bueckers’ choice to spend one more year at UConn in 2024 rather than begin her WNBA career. The Golden State Valkyries’ recent signing might put a wrench in the plans. Additionally, Bueckers referred to the Valkyries’ colorway as the
This Sparks v/s Valkyries debate has now intensified after Bueckers’ latest Instagram post from Los Angeles, where she attended an NFL game. Bueckers has been traveling all over the place since her 2023-24 basketball season ended in April. Though hitting the gym and getting her shots in still tops her activity list, she has been playing golf, fulfilling her NIL deal commitments, and touring cities like Miami, New York, and the latest – Los Angeles. The 6’ft UConn star posted a carousel of photos of her enjoying the Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers NFL game.
