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Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History in Caitlin Clark's Shadow originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has missed the last four games due to a concussion she suffered in late May, followed by an unexpected illness.
However, Bueckers made her return for the Wings on Wednesday night, facing Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. And despite possibly shaking off a bit of rush, the former UConn star made some history.
Coming into the game, Bueckers had recorded 88 points, 28 rebounds and 40 assists through her first six WNBA games played.
With 3:12 remaining in the first quarter, Bueckers hit a three-foot layup off a DiJonai Carrington assist, marking her 12th point of the night and 100th of her young WNBA career.
Dallas Wings guard Paige BueckersPatrick Gorski-Imagn Images
In doing so, Bueckers now becomes the fourth fastest rookie in WNBA history to reach 100 or more points, 25 or more rebounds and 25 or more assists, doing so in seven games, per Polymarket Hoops.
Only three players have reached this milestone faster than Bueckers: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Houston Comets legend Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker, each accomplishing it in just six games.
Clark not only tied this record during her rookie season, but she also broke several others, including the marks for most assists in a single game and in a single season.
While Bueckers may not be able to reach the heights Clark was able to, she is certainly off to a solid start to her WNBA rookie season. Prior to Wednesday's game, she was averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists. But, like Clark, she started her career with a 1-5 record.
Bueckers and Clark will meet for the first time in the WNBA on June 27, when the Wings host the Fever.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has missed the last four games due to a concussion she suffered in late May, followed by an unexpected illness.
However, Bueckers made her return for the Wings on Wednesday night, facing Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. And despite possibly shaking off a bit of rush, the former UConn star made some history.
Coming into the game, Bueckers had recorded 88 points, 28 rebounds and 40 assists through her first six WNBA games played.
With 3:12 remaining in the first quarter, Bueckers hit a three-foot layup off a DiJonai Carrington assist, marking her 12th point of the night and 100th of her young WNBA career.
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Dallas Wings guard Paige BueckersPatrick Gorski-Imagn Images
In doing so, Bueckers now becomes the fourth fastest rookie in WNBA history to reach 100 or more points, 25 or more rebounds and 25 or more assists, doing so in seven games, per Polymarket Hoops.
Only three players have reached this milestone faster than Bueckers: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Houston Comets legend Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker, each accomplishing it in just six games.
Clark not only tied this record during her rookie season, but she also broke several others, including the marks for most assists in a single game and in a single season.
While Bueckers may not be able to reach the heights Clark was able to, she is certainly off to a solid start to her WNBA rookie season. Prior to Wednesday's game, she was averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists. But, like Clark, she started her career with a 1-5 record.
Bueckers and Clark will meet for the first time in the WNBA on June 27, when the Wings host the Fever.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Continue reading...
