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Game Recap: Wings vs. Storm (7/22/25)

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2025 All Star weekend happened in the blink of an eye. Team Clark was handed a hearty loss by Team Collier this past weekend, and both the Skills Challenge and 3-point contest were dominated by New York Liberty guards. 
The game, specifically, offered a great glimpse into the camaraderie shared by WNBA players right now, with mostly goofy moves and ridiculous shot attempts making up the contest that ended up being a blowout thanks to All Star game MVP Napheesa Collier.  
Another aspect to the contest that really showed the support offered by WNBA players to one another was the three rookies featured during this weekend’s festivities. Washington Mystics rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, and Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers, were all over the place representing the neophytes of the league. 
Citron participated in the 3-point contest alongside Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull, Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. While she didn’t advance to the final round, she still ended up walking home with half of the winnings from the challenge &#8211; and, that’s all thanks to Ionescu promising Citron half of her $62,575 prize. 
“Well, I told Sonia I would give her half if I won when we were sitting on the bench, as being the only rookie, and she was nervous. I was nervous for her. I’ll obviously hold up my end of the bargain. So, half is gonna go to her. Just for participating. That takes a lot of courage to do that as a rookie, I was really proud of her,” <a href="https://x.com/robinlundberg/status/1946385105938731105">said Ionescu</a> in a press conference after winning her second 3-point contest in three years. 
Citron’s teammate, Iriafen, also received some grace from a Liberty player over the weekend. During the All-Star game, Iriafen badly airballed her first three point shot attempt, holding her hands to her head in disbelief at how bad the shot ended up being. Then, in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, she attempted another deep shot &#8211; a 4-pointer &#8211; and made it with ease. 
This time, that shot attempt was only possible thanks to a turnover-slash-assist from Breanna Stewart off a rebound on a missed shot by Team Clark. Stewart saw Iriafen standing in front of her and gave her the ball for a last second shot, which she completed. It was a wonderful showing of sportsmanship from the veteran Stewart, and it gave Iriafen a signature All-Star game moment in her very first appearance. 
As for Bueckers, the third rookie featured over the weekend, she didn’t have as many noteworthy moments thanks to veterans other than clips in practice of her <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/1946227045509271913">going at it with Collier</a>, her team captain, <a href="https://x.com/YahooSports/status/1946238733646229793">and Plum</a>, her Team Collier teammate. Both obviously respect Bueckers’ weapons on offense, even though she’s a first year player. 
All three of the rookies featured in this year’s All-Star events are considered the front runners for Rookie of the Year honors at the end of the year. Bueckers had a slow start to the season with Dallas, but has begun to heat up as we head into the second half of the year. She’s currently averaging 18.4 points per game along with 5.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and four rebounds. She leads the rookie class in scoring, with Citron on her tail with 14.1 points per game.
Citron does hold the best three point shot percentage amongst rookies that have taken more than 60 attempts from deep this season, hitting her three pointers at a clip of 36.5 percent so far this year. Citron is also averaging five rebounds per game, which is second-best amongst rookies in the league this year &#8211; second best to her teammate, Iriafen, who is averaging 8.5 rebounds per game.
Iriafen is nearly averaging a double double in her rookie season, touching almost 12 points per game in addition to her rebounding. 
Often, in a race this tight, you look to see how much each rookie has impacted winning. Last year, it was obvious that Caitlin Clark was the rookie impacting her team’s ability to win the most amongst all first year players that qualified for the award. This year, the Mystics do have the edge in terms of their record headed into the second half of the season. But, Bueckers’ impact on the Wings could sway things in her favor &#8211; she’s one of their most consistent scorers this season, helping to lessen the blow of a down year from Arike Ogunbowale. 
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Player Impact Estimate, or PIE, is a good tool to use to figure out the individual impact that a player is having on their teams’ chances at winning contests. Right now, Bueckers has the biggest PIE (​​12.7) amongst rookies who have played a majority of games this year, with Seattle Storm rookie Dominique Malonga right behind her at 12.5. Washington’s rookies follow her, with Iriafen earning a 12.1 PIE and Citron an 11.8. 
All three rookies are set to make their respective pushes for the award in the second half of this season, and the momentum they’re carrying from a successful All-Star weekend should make that push must-watch television for WNBA fans. 
WNBA reporter Candace Pedraza writes columns on <a href="http://wnba.com/">WNBA.com</a> throughout the season. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its teams.

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STARTING LINEUPS – 2025 AT&amp;T WNBA ALL-STAR GAME
Team Clark
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<td width="120">Jersey Number</td>
<td width="174">Name</td>
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<td width="120">0</td>
<td width="174">^Kelsey Mitchell</td>
<td width="114">Guard</td>
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<td width="120">0</td>
<td width="174">^Jackie Young</td>
<td width="114">Guard</td>
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<td width="120">7</td>
<td width="174">Aliyah Boston</td>
<td width="114">Frontcourt</td>
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<td width="120">20</td>
<td width="174">Sabrina Ionescu</td>
<td width="114">Guard</td>
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<td width="120">22</td>
<td width="174">A’ja Wilson</td>
<td width="114">Frontcourt</td>
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^ Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever and Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces have been named as replacement starters by Team Clark head coach Sandy Brondello. Mitchell and Young replace the injured Caitlin Clark of the Fever and Satou Sabally of the Phoenix Mercury.
Team Collier
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<td style="width: 41.0758%" width="174">Nneka Ogwumike</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0758%" width="174">Napheesa Collier</td>
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<td style="width: 29.0954%" width="120">30</td>
<td style="width: 41.0758%" width="174">Breanna Stewart</td>
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<td style="width: 29.0954%" width="120">5</td>
<td style="width: 41.0758%" width="174">Paige Bueckers</td>
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<td style="width: 29.0954%" width="120">15</td>
<td style="width: 41.0758%" width="174">Allisha Gray</td>
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Starting Lineups – 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game

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Game Recap: Aces vs. Wings (7/16/25)

With All-Star week upon us, here are 10 (or so) players that have been some of my favorites to watch so far this season.
All stats and rankings through games played on July 14, 2025
1. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston &amp; Kelsey Mitchell: We have to start this off with the All-Star hosts from Indiana. The Fever have a big three that blend complementary skill sets with on-court chemistry.
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Clark is the engine, the playmaker that can distribute to her teammates (9.0 apg, 2nd in WNBA) and spread the floor with her deep shooting range</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Boston is the anchor, a dominant force near the basket (11.7 paint ppg, 3rd in W), a top-five rebounder and top-10 rim protector</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell is the scorer, the eight-year vet has averaged 17+ ppg in six straight seasons, currently a career-high-tying 19.2 (5th in W) </li>
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Watch Clark and Boston dissect teams in the pick-and-roll. Watch Mitchell catch a dime on a well-timed cut to the basket, or find a gap in the defense for a catch-and-shoot 3.  This trio is key to Indy’s top three ranking in offense.
It’s no surprise that when selecting her squad, All-Star team captain Clark made sure to have Boston and Mitchell on her side for Saturday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 
2. Angel Reese &amp; Kamilla Cardoso: The Sky had two of the top seven picks in the 2024 Draft and used them to select 6-7 center Cardoso (3rd) and 6-3 forward Reese (7th) to create a twin towers foundation.
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Saturday’s win over Minnesota showcased the potential of Chicago’s frontline. Both Reese (19 puts 11 rem 4 ast, 2 stl) and Cardoso (17 pts, 15 reb) posted double-doubles as the Sky knocked off the top team in the league.
The Sky are the top rebounding team in the W (52.7%) and as the on-court chemistry between Reese and Cardoso continues to develop, their offensive impact will only grow, especially with Reese in more of a playmaking role this season – her 3.8 assists per game have doubled from her rookie season.
3. Napheesa Collier: Ahead of the 2025 season, 67% of the league’s GM’s predicted Collier as this year’s Most Valuable Player. Collier is doing her best to prove them right.
Not only is she the best player on the league’s best team, she’s been a dominant force in all aspects of the game. Take a look at the numbers (and rankings):
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<li style="font-weight: 400">23.9 Points Per Game (1st)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">7.7 Rebounds Per Game (8th)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">1.7 Steals Per Game (6th)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">1.6 Blocks Per Game (4th)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">51.9 Field Goal % (8th)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">95.4 Free Throw % (1st)</li>
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Here&#8217;s the list of players to average 20+ points, 1.5+ steals and 1.5 blocks for a season: A&#8217;ja Wilson (2024, 2025), Breanna Stewart (2023) and Lisa Leslie (2006). Pretty good company that Phee is on track to join.
4. Sabrina Ionescu &amp; Natasha Cloud: The defending champs made a significant change to their lineup in the offseason with Courtney Vandersloot’s exit and the addition of Natasha Cloud to pair with Ionescu in the backcourt.
Her name and number combo may spell Cloud 9, but the veteran guard makes opposing teams feel anything but a sense of profound happiness and joy. She’s an elite perimeter defender and playmaker, who is on track for a fifth straight top-five finish in assists (6.1 apg, 3rd in WNBA).
Meanwhile, Ionescu continues to strike the right balance between scoring (career-best 18.8 ppg) and playmaking (5.3 apg, 9th in WNBA), making the Liberty the only team in the league with two players ranked in the top 10 in assists.
Having Breanna Stewart (19.5 ppg) and Jonquel Jones (12.1 ppg, returning soon from ankle injury) on the frontline certainly helps rack up those assists.
5. Paige Bueckers: Just 17 games into her professional career, Bueckers not only leads all rookies in scoring (18.3 ppg) and assists (5.4 apg), she’s ranked ninth and eighth, respectively, in those categories across the entire league.
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She’s on pace to be 13th rookie in league history to average 18 ppg, while joining Clark as the only rookies to average 18+ points and 5+ assists. Similar to Clark, Bueckers has made the transition from college to the pros appear seamless, which is a testament to her talent, poise and basketball IQ.
Bueckers is one of eight players to shoot 45% or higher on at least 10 FGA and three 3PA per game. Seven of the eight players on that list are All-Stars. Among the top 10 players in assists, Bueckers ranks sixth in assist/turnover ratio at 2.33 – tied with veteran All-Star guard Skylar Diggins
6. A’ja Wilson: The reigning MVP continues to ball out on both ends of the court on a nightly basis. She’s ranked second in scoring (21.5 ppg) and rebounding (9.1 rpg), first in blocks (2.4 bpg) and seventh in steals (1.6 spg).
A quick PSA to all WNBA fans: Don’t take this greatness for granted.
If Wilson retired today, she would still be a first ballot Hall of Famer with this impeccable resume: 3x MVP, 2x champion, 2x Defensive Player of the Year, 1x Finals MVP, 7x All-Star, 4x All-WNBA First Team, 1x scoring champ, 4 x blocks leader.
She’s only 28 years old and has plenty more game to show and accolades to achieve. 
7. Sonia Citron &amp; Kiki Iriafen: The Mystics entered the 2025 WNBA Draft with the No. 3 and No. 4 picks, seeking foundational players as the team entered a new era following the retirement of Elena Delle Donne and the break up of the remaining players from Washington’s 2019 title run.
With the selections of Citron and Iriafen, the Mystics looked to have hit a two-run home run, with both earning an All-Star selection in their rookie season.  
Throughout WNBA history there have been 35 players to be named an All-Star as a rookie, but only twice has it happened with teammates in the same season – Washington in 2025 and Orlando in 1999.
Not only are they among the rookie leaders in nearly every category, Citron (14.4 ppg) is a top-25 scorer among all players, while Iriafen (14.4 ppg, 22nd) is already a top-five rebounder (8.5 rpg, 4th). And they are just getting started.
8. Allisha Gray: In her ninth WNBA season, Gray continues to elevate her game &#8212; posting career-best numbers in points (18.6, 8th in WNBA), rebounds (5.5, 21st), assists (3.9, 15th), 3-pointers made (2.3, 5th) and minutes (36.0, 1st).
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Gray is headed to Indianapolis for her third straight All-Star appearance and will defend her titles in both the Kia Skills Challenge and Starry 3-Point Contest after sweeping the two Friday night events last year in Phoenix.
Winning both of those competitions showcased Gray’s all-around game. And her numbers this year back it up. Here’s the list of players that have averaged at least 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and two 3-pointers in a season: Allisha Gray in 2025. That’s it. That’s the entire list.
9. Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Alyssa Thomas: These are the only three players of this year&#8217;s 22 All-Stars to have 10+ years of experience in the WNBA.
They may be the OG’s or the Aunties this weekend in Indianapolis, but they all still have plenty of game to share with fans and the next generation of stars, which includes Storm teammate Gabby Williams.
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Diggins is the only player in the league currently ranked top 10 in points (17.9) and top five in assists (5.8). 
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Thomas leads the league in assists (career-high 9.6 apg) and is one of three players (along with Clark and Reese) to log a triple-double this season.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Owumike leads all players in clutch buckets with 12 on 52.2% shooting so far this season.</li>
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10. Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally &amp; Kayla Thornton: We discussed Thomas above, but she would also fit into this category of players to earn an All-Star nod in their first season with a new team.
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Plum (Aces to Sparks): After winning two titles in Las Vegas, Plum was traded to the Sparks in the offseason and is on pace to post the first-ever season with 20+ ppg and 5+ apg in WNBA history. She enters All-Star week at 20.1 ppg (3rd in WNBA) and 5.8 apg (6th)&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sabally (Wings to Mercury): After being a two-time All-Star in Dallas, Sabally was part of a historic 10-team trade in the offseason that brought to Phoenix, where she is averaging a career-best 19.1 ppg (6th in WNBA) along with 7.7 rebounds (9th), 1.9 3-pointers (15th) and 1.4 steals (18th)&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Thornton (Liberty to Valkyries): After winning her first title with New York in 2025, Thornton has earned her first All-Star selection with Golden State in 2025. Selected by the Valkyries as part of their expansion draft, Thornton is averaging career-best numbers across the board &#8212; 14.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.9 3pm, 1.4 spg – to lead Golden State to the best inaugural season for an expansion team in 25 years </li>
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COLLEGE — University of Connecticut — Drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft … sixth UConn player to be selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft and first since the Seattle Storm tapped Breanna Stewart first in 2016 … is UConn&#8217;s 48th WNBA college draft selection and the 28th first-round selection for the program. 
2024-25 (REDSHIRT SENIOR) — Started in all 38 games in the 2024-25 season … capped her collegiate career by leading the Huskies to their record 12th NCAA Tournament Championship … averaged team-highs of 19.9 points and 4.6 assists, with 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game … 3.52 assist/turnover ratio ranked second nationally … field goal percentage (.534) was fifth among all Division I guards … shot over 40-percent from three for the third time in her career … finished with a .419 clip … several 2025 honors, including the Wade Trophy, Nancy Lieberman Award, All-America First Team (AP, WBCA, USBWA), Final Four All-Tournament Team, NCAA Tournament Spokane Region 4 Most Outstanding Player, BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player, BIG EAST Player of the Year and All-BIG EAST First Team … concluded her collegiate career at 50/40/85 – as she shot over 50 percent from the field, over 40 percent from three and over 85 percent from the free-throw line … averaged 24.8 points, 4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.8 steals in the Huskies’ 2025 postseason run … posted a career-high 40 points in Sweet 16 victory over Oklahoma on (3/29), produced 29 points in the second half alone, shot 59.3% from the field and 75% from 3-point range on the night. 
2023-24 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR) — Started all 39 games &#8230; led UConn with 21.9 points per game and 53 blocks &#8230; second on team with 5.2 rebounds per game, 150 assists and 86 steals &#8230; recorded four double-doubles, all in the postseason &#8230; scored in double digits in 38 games, including 27 games with 20+ points &#8230; scored 17 points in NCAA Final Four vs. Iowa (4/5) &#8230; tallied 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals in Elite Eight vs. USC (4/1) &#8230; notched 25 points, five rebounds and three steals vs. Duke (3/30) &#8230; tied season high with 32 points and added 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals vs. Syracuse (3/25) &#8230; had 28 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals vs. Jackson State (3/23) &#8230; notched 27 points, four rebounds, three assists, five blocks and three steals vs. Georgetown in BIG EAST Tournament championship game (3/11) &#8230; tallied 27 points on 11-16 shooting with career-high 12 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and three steals vs. Marquette (3/10) &#8230; set season high with 32 points on 12-17 shooting and added seven rebounds at Seton Hall (1/17) &#8230; tallied 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, career-high five blocks and two steals vs. Louisville (12/16) &#8230; scored 31 points vs. UCLA (11/24) 
2022-23 (JUNIOR) — Missed the season with an ACL injury suffered in August 2022. 
 2021-22 (SOPHOMORE) — Played in 17 games with 13 starts &#8230; averaged 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game &#8230; had 14 points and six rebounds in NCAA Championship game vs. South Carolina (4/3) &#8230; scored 14 points and added five assists vs. Stanford in NCAA Final Four (4/1) &#8230; notched 27 points, including 15 in overtime, vs. NC State (3/28) &#8230; returned to action after missing time to injury vs. St. John&#8217;s (2/25) &#8230; scored 22 points vs. Notre Dame (12/5)&#8230; dished out season-high eight assists vs. Minnesota (11/20) &#8230; scored career-high 34 points in season opener vs. Arkansas (11/14) &#8230; missed 19 games with a knee injury. 
2020-21 (FRESHMAN) — Started and appeared in 29 games &#8230; first freshman to earn the Wooden Award, Naismith Trophy, AP Player of the Year and USBWA Player of the Year &#8230; led Huskies in points, assists, steals and three-point field goal percentage &#8230; two-time BIG EAST Player of the Week (2/8, 2/15) &#8230; eight-time BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15) &#8230; scored in double digits in 28, including 14 20-point games &#8230; set season high with 32 points on 13-for-20 shooting, including 5-for-6 from three and added seven assists vs. St. John&#8217;s (2/3) &#8230; notched first career double-double with 22 points and 12 assists at DePaul (12/31) &#8230; made collegiate debut with 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five steals vs. UMass Lowell (12/12). 
INTERNATIONAL — 2019 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year … 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup MVP … won gold at 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2018 Youth Olympic Games, 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup and 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship … won tournament titles at 2018 Latvia U17 International Invitational, 2018 Spokane Hoopfest (3&#215;3) and 2018 USA Basketball 3&#215;3 National Championship. 
COLLEGIATE CAREER HONORS 
2025 National Champion 
2025 Wade Trophy winner 
2025 Nancy Lieberman National Point Guard of the Year Award winner 
2025 WBCA, AP, USBWA and Wooden Award First Team All-America 
2025 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team 
2025 NCAA Tournament Spokane 4 Region Most Outstanding Player 
2025 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player 
2025 BIG EAST Player of the Year 
2025 All-BIG EAST First Team 
2024 WBCA, AP, USBWA and Wooden Award First Team All-America 
2024 CSC First Team Academic All-America 
2024 BIG EAST Player of the Year 
2024 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year 
2024 NCAA  Final Four All-Tournament Team 
2024 NCAA Tournament Portland 3 Region Most Outstanding Player 
2024 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player 
2024 All-BIG EAST First Team 
2022 NCAA Tournament Final Four All-Tournament Team 
2022 NCAA Tournament Bridgeport Region Most Outstanding Player 
2021 Wooden Award winner 
2021 Naismith Trophy winner 
2021 AP Player of the Year 
2021 Nancy Lieberman National Point Guard of the Year Award winner 
2021 USBWA National Player of the Year 
2021 USBWA National Freshman of the Year 
2021 WBCA, AP and USBWA First Team All-America 
2021 WBCA Freshman of the Year 
2021 NCAA Tournament Final Four All-Tournament Team 
2021 NCAA Tournament River Walk Region Most Outstanding Player 
2021 BIG EAST Player and Freshman of the Year 
2021 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player 
2021 All-BIG EAST First Team 
2021 BIG EAST All-Freshman Team 
2021 espnW Player and Freshman of the Year 
PROGRAM RECORDS 
No. 1 in scoring average (19.8 points per game) 
No. 3 in career points (2,439) 
No. 5 in career three-point percentage (42.3%) 
No. 5 in career field goals made (931) 
No. 8 in career assists (561) 
Most points in NCAA Tournament games by a UConn Husky (477) 
Most points in an NCAA Tournament game by a UConn Husky (40, vs. Oklahoma, 3/29/25) 
Highest assist-turnover ratio in a season (3.52, 2024-25) 
Fastest player in program history to 2,000 career points (102 games) 
Second most points in a season (854, 2023-24); fifth most points in a season (756, 2024-25) 
Scored 1,000th career point in 55th career game, tying Maya Moore as the fastest Huskies to the milestone 
Freshman season record holder for assists (168) 
HIGH SCHOOL — Attended Hopkins High School (Minnetonka, Minnesota) …. No. 1 ranked recruit … 2019-20 Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year … 2020 McDonald’s, SLAM and Jordan Brand Classic All-American … 2020 Naismith Prep Player of the Year … 2020 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year … three-time Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year … 2019-20 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year … played five seasons of varsity basketball at Hopkins … averaged 21.0 points, 9.2 assists, 5.2 steals and 5.1 rebounds per game as a senior, leading Hopkins to a 30-0 record and the Class AAAA state championship game, which was canceled due to coronavirus … played AAU for North Tartan. 
PERSONAL — Born Oct. 20, 2001… daughter of Bob Bueckers and Amy Fuller … has two brothers, Ryan and Drew, and one sister, Lauren … mother competed in cross country and track &amp; field at the University of St. Thomas … organized series of youth basketball clinics called “Buckets With Bueckers” in Minnesota and Montana &#8230; graduated in May 2024 with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in human development &amp; family sciences.