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Paige Bueckers discusses mentorship from Diana Taurasi amid thriving WNBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Paige Bueckers discusses mentorship from Diana Taurasi amid thriving WNBA season

Summary

Paige Bueckers recently shared insights about her mentorship from Diana Taurasi during the 2026 WNBA season. Bueckers, who set a rookie record with 44 points in August 2025 and won Rookie of the Year, revealed that Taurasi encourages her to embrace her individuality in the league. Despite a challenging first season with the Dallas Wings, Bueckers is currently averaging 20.2 points and six assists per game, helping the team surpass their previous win total. The Wings have achieved 12 victories so far this season, showing signs of improvement as expectations grow. Head coach Jose Fernandez commended Bueckers’ competitive spirit and ability to thrive in pressure situations.

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By the Numbers

•Bueckers averages 20.2 points and six assists per game this season
•Wings have already surpassed last year's win total with 12 victories
•Taurasi advised Bueckers to find her own path in the WNBA
•Bueckers won the 2025 Rookie of the Year award
•Head coach Fernandez praised Bueckers' competitive nature

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5:09 AMYahoo Sports — “Don’t Have to Be Like Anyone Else”: Paige Bueckers Opens Up About Her Interaction With WNBA & UConn Legend Diana Taurasi

What they're saying

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As a former Husky, Diana Taurasi set the benchmark for what fans expect from players out of UConn. So when Paige Bueckers set the WNBA single-game rookie record with 44 points in August 2025, media houses started drawing comparisons.
— Yahoo Sports

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