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.

A week into her WNBA career, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is playing her first game in her home state of Minnesota on Wednesday night. In celebration, she got a one-of-a-kind outfit from fashion designer Dapper Dan,

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 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.

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

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.

Paige Bueckers is not used to losing, and the Connecticut crowd is not used to seeing her lose. The post Is Paige Bueckers Playing Tonight vs Chicago Sky in First Angel Reese Showdown? Dallas Wings Injury Report appeared first on EssentiallySports.