Paige Bueckers, the star of the UConn Huskies, is set to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft. And with the draft being right around the corner, tensions are already building. As the Dallas Wings secured the No.1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft lottery, Arike Ogunbowale, star guard for the Wings, recently sparked a wave of reactions on social media after expressing her excitement over her team securing the No. 1 pick.
However, what was meant as a moment of celebration quickly became a point of tension, as fans of a certain Huskies superstar were less than thrilled with this news.
Paige Bueckers’ fans react to Ogunbowale’s post.
After the news of securing the No.1 pick in the upcoming draft, Ogunbowale of the Wings to express her excitement took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote:
I just fell to my knees. THANK YOU LORD! 😭😭😭😭
However, this expression of joy quickly stirred controversy as Bueckers’ fans weren’t as receptive. Her post quickly erupted with heated reactions. One fan targeting Ogunbowale’s gameplay wrote, “You better learn how to pass the ball!!” Whereas another wrote, “It’s not like you’re gonna pass it to her 😂😂😂”
Another fan expressing her disappointment wrote, “It’s too early to rub it in 💔💔🙁.” Meanwhile, one fan wrote, “F**k that trade down send Paige to the sparks.” On the other hand, a fan said, “I’m hating hard right now but congrats!”
As the reactions continued to pour in, it was clear that the excitement surrounding the No. 1 pick had sparked more than just enthusiasm. While it’s still not confirmed if Wings is going to pick Bueckers in the 2025 WNBA draft – it’s clear that the road to the No. 1 pick is anything but smooth — for both the Dallas Wings and the Huskies star, Paige Bueckers. The anticipation of seeing Bueckers in the WNBA is sending ripples through the basketball world.
A rising star
Paige Buckets’ has become one of the most prominent names in the world of women’s basketball. With her amazing skills and outstanding scoring ability, the Huskies star has continued to leave the fans in awe. In the ongoing season, she is currently averaging 21.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. She has led the Huskies to victory in all three of their games so far, with an average margin of 34 points per game.
As the 2025 WNBA Draft draws closer, fans are eagerly watching to see if Bueckers will fulfill her dream of joining the Los Angeles Sparks or if she’ll end up with a different team. One thing’s for sure—the next chapter in her basketball journey is sure to be filled with excitement and plenty of drama.
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