Christmas Day is rapidly approaching, which means The Athletic’s “winners and losers” across the sports world are officially out to put a bow on this year’s calendar. Specifically in the women’s sports category, this year can’t be topped without a mention of Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers. Before eventually becoming the No. 1 overall selection by the Wings in this year’s WNBA Draft, Bueckers led the UConn Huskies and her former coach, Geno Auriemma, to a national title win. The achievement put Bueckers and Auriemma on the “gift” list, making their holiday season a little bit extra special. “Entering the 2024-25 season, the pressure on Paige Bueckers — already a national Player of the Year and multi-time All-American — was mounting to end the drought and cement her Huskies’ legacy with the ultimate crown,” Sabreena Merchant wrote. Merchant gave Bueckers further kudos after successfully transitioning to the WNBA despite the Wings’ on-court hardships. “Bueckers dazzled as she captured more national hono
