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Paige Bueckers impresses as WNBA's next big star over Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Paige Bueckers impresses as WNBA's next big star over Caitlin Clark

Summary

Paige Bueckers has emerged as a standout player in the WNBA, capturing attention for her performance with the Dallas Wings. ESPN analyst Harry Douglas remarked that Bueckers embodies what many expected from Caitlin Clark upon her entry into the league. Both players are having strong seasons, with Bueckers averaging 20.0 points, 6.0 assists, and shooting 51% from the field, contributing significantly to the Wings' fourth-place standing at 14-8. Meanwhile, Clark is averaging 20.5 points and remains in seventh place with the Indiana Fever at 12-9. Bueckers' impact on the Wings, previously the league's worst team, highlights her effectiveness and potential to lead the franchise moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Paige Bueckers averages 20.0 points and 51% shooting this season.
•Caitlin Clark scores 20.5 points but shoots only 42% from the field.
•Dallas Wings currently hold the fourth seed in the WNBA.
•Indiana Fever rank seventh in the league standings.
•Analyst believes Bueckers fulfills expectations that Clark has not met.

Latest Updates

10:20 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst claims Paige Bueckers is ‘everything’ WNBA wanted Caitlin Clark to be

What they're saying

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One ESPN commentator has suggested that the WNBA has found what they were looking for in Caitlin Clark through the play of Paige Bueckers. Caitlin Clark has been the most popular since she arrived in the WNBA in 2024, after two sensational seasons with the University of Iowa.
— Yahoo Sports

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