Paige Bueckers Gets Honest About WNBA ‘Expectations’

After being one of the most accomplished players in college basketball history, UConn legend Paige Bueckers was an easy choice for the Dallas Wings. Fast forward to today, and she’s shown why she was worthy of being the No. 1 pick. Bueckers is averaging 19.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers per game as a rookie. However, while she’s clearly living the dream, she didn’t really know what to expect. In an exclusive interview, she opened up about the ups and downs of her rookie season. “‘Expectations’ is a funny word for me because I try not to have any, truly, and live every day for itself,” Bueckers told PEOPLE. “And so I’m just trying to work to be the best version of myself every single day and embrace what’s happening.” Of course, her strong play hasn’t translated to team success. Her team is sitting on a league-worst 9-34 record, and for someone so used to dominating, it can be frustrating. Even so, she’s grateful for the opportunity: “I think what I’ve learned is, like, a state ofRead More