WNBA draft: Paige Bueckers is No. 1 pick; Sparks take Sarah Ashlee Barker at No. 9
NEW YORK — Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick Monday night in the WNBA draft.
The versatile UConn star is the latest Huskies standout to go No. 1, joining former greats Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart.
“Dallas I’m so excited, a new city, a new start,” Bueckers said. “A fresh start, so let’s get it.”
Bueckers has had a whirlwind week since helping UConn win its 12th national championship on Apr