Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers has only gotten a taste of WNBA physicality less than two weeks into her first training camp with the Dallas Wings. Though she’s already feeling the challenge of battling professionals for the first time,

Regardless of what happens on the court, this season could be the Dallas Wings’ most significant yet. The organization has made strides on the business side, debuted a new coach, secured top talent in free agency and landed UConn superstar Paige Bueckers with the No.

Lou Lopez Sénéchal elected to forgo the 2025 WNBA season. She appeared in 27 games for the Wings last season, and they will retain her playing rights. The Wings have nowhere to go but up, and their active offseason definitely shows the desire to do so.