Paige Bueckers names Kaitlyn Chen as WNBA's most underrated player

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Paige Bueckers names Kaitlyn Chen as WNBA's most underrated player
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In a recent interview, Paige Bueckers identified Kaitlyn Chen of the Golden State Valkyries as the most underrated player in the WNBA. Bueckers, currently in her second season with the Dallas Wings, praised Chen for her performance off the bench, highlighting her efficient scoring. Chen has been impactful for the Valkyries, shooting over 50% from the field and averaging around seven points per game, including a career-high 20 points against the Washington Mystics. Bueckers, who is averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists this season, acknowledged the special chemistry they developed while playing at UConn. Bueckers and Chen previously faced off on June 17, where Chen outperformed Bueckers in a victory for Golden State.

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  • Paige Bueckers plays for the Dallas Wings.
  • Kaitlyn Chen is with the Golden State Valkyries.
  • Bueckers averages over 20 points this season.
  • Chen scored a career-high 20 points against the Mystics.
  • Bueckers and Chen played together at UConn.
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Paige Bueckers knows a thing or two about talent, but when asked who deserves way more credit across the league, her answer was clear. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

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