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Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, was named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 70 of 72 votes. Bueckers, who had a record-breaking season, achieved the fastest 500 points and 100 assists in league history. Her impressive stats included 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Despite the Wings' losing season, Bueckers' standout performances, including a 44-point game, and her economic impact boosted the team's revenue. Washington Mystics' Sonia Citron also had a strong rookie season.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.