In 2024, Clark overcame those challenges to become an All-Star starter and Rookie of the Year award winner. One year later, Bueckers can check the All-Star starter box, and she's building a case to earn Rookie of the Year honors in a talented class of first-year players.

From Paige Bueckers to France’s quartet of young stars, here are the rookie storylines you should be paying attention to this season.

Wings star rookie Paige Bueckers is known for her rotating sneaker collection, but now she's exposing the method behind her shoe choices.

Bueckers was named to the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19th in Indianapolis. She garnered the most fan votes for a rookie ever, even surpassing Clark's mark last year by more than 100,000 votes. That's on top of being named the Rookie of the Month for June.

With the rollicking momentum the WNBA is experiencing, it’s challenging to sit out a year and watch other teams pass you by. The Sparks, though Plum is at least outperforming Dominique Malonga, haven’t experienced the success they hoped for with their veteran acquisition either.

Top overall pick from the 2025 WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers, is leaving her imprint so far in her rookie season. She hasn’t just made a name for herself through her dominant play but has caught the attention of many with the sneakers she graced the court with,

Paige Bueckers, this year's top overall pick, has lived up to the hype in her rookie season with the Dallas Wings, making a strong case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (ROY) honors. Th

WNBA Reacts Loudly To Angel Reese-Paige Bueckers Clash originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the underlying storylines of Wednesday's showdown between the Chicago Sky and the Dallas Wings was two of the brightest young stars in the league going toe-to-toe.