Hunter Simpson

1 month ago | profootballnetwork.com | Hunter Simpson

The 2025 WNBA season is officially underway, and with it begins what many are calling the Paige Bueckers era. As she takes the court for the Dallas Wings, the No. 1 overall pick aims to carve out a Caitlin Clark-like impact—becoming not only a statistical leader but a transformative presence for her team and the league as a whole. Though the Wings have stumbled out of the gate with an 0-3 record in their first three games, Bueckers has been a bright spot amid the struggles.

2 months ago | profootballnetwork.com | Hunter Simpson

The 2025 WNBA Draft has finally arrived, featuring some outstanding talent, including UConn Huskies star and now national champion Paige Bueckers. With Bueckers looking like a sure thing to be taken with the first pick, it leaves little room for surprises. That said, a couple of other moves could shake up the draft and give it a completely different outlook. Here are four bold predictions for the WNBA Draft.

2 months ago | profootballnetwork.com | Hunter Simpson

The highly anticipated 2025 WNBA Draft is finally here. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Dallas Wings will be on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick, and it’s looking like UConn star Paige Bueckers is a lock to hear her name called first. After that, things get interesting. Let’s try to project what could be a very wild draft. 1) Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, G, UConnThe 2025 WNBA Draft lottery was essentially the Paige Bueckers sweepstakes, as she is a virtual lock to be the No. 1 overall pick.

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Hunter Simpson

Over the last four years, UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers has been widely regarded as one of the best players in the NCAA, becoming the first freshman in history to be named the National Women's Player of the Year. After playing for a limited time in her sophomore season due to injury, Bueckers still led the Huskies to the National Championship, though they didn't win.

2 months ago | sportingnews.com | Hunter Simpson

The transfer portal has become an increasingly significant part of college sports seasons, more so than ever before. In fact, if a program doesn’t have a successful portal season, it’s likely that the upcoming season will be a challenging one. On the other hand, a strong portal season suggests that the immediate future is promising.