The No. 1 pick of the 2025 WNBA draft scored 15 points as the Wings claimed an 119-52 win over the Toyota Antelopes of the Women's Japan Basketball League. The crowd gave Bueckers a loud cheer as she took the court at College Park Center for her first WNBA action at home. Bueckers was visible early in the game as both a playmaker and scorer.

The Wings open their 2025 regular season Friday against the Minnesota Lynx at UT-Arlington’s College Park Center. After an offseason full of big milestones and the acquisition of No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, interest in the Wings is at an all time high.

ESPNW shared a jaw-dropping clip on social media featuring a pass from former UConn star and rookie Paige Bueckers to veteran guard Arike Ogunbowale. The feed sparked an explosion of fan reactions online. "Missile." explained this fan.