Ten miles southwest of where Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers received a roaring ovation Wednesday night at the Target Center, she first learned how to shoot a basketball. She was just another anonymous ponytailed kid who spent her winters in the gymnasium.

I’m very proud of her, but also just happy for her,” Bob Bueckers said, tears streaming down his face — and he wasn’t alone. The post Paige Bueckers’ Emotional Visit to Minnesota Reunites Her With Reporter Who Covered Her in 6th Grade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The No. 1 overall WNBA Draft pick notched her first career double-double, but more defeats could be coming for the former UConn star.

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

The home opener for the Lynx on Wednesday night at Target Center was briefly overshadowed by a homecoming for Minnesota native Paige Bueckers. She garnered a very loud cheer during player introductions for the Dallas Wings before the Lynx ran out of the tunnel.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers wore a custom Dapper Dan tunnel fit for her Minnesota homecoming. Here's 5 photos of her iconic look.

Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers will miss at least two games, including Tuesday against the Seattle Storm, after being placed in concussion protocol.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers reunites with former UConn teammate Aubrey Griffin before a Wings game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Netizens can’t stop talking about Paige Bueckers and her UConn bestie, Azzi Fudd. The two basketball stars have rolled deep since day one, and fans now swear their chemistry isn’t just courtside — it might be something real.