Paige Bueckers gets exciting WNBA news from Curt Miller ahead of All-Star night

Rookie sensation Paige Bueckers has officially been named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. It is certainly a huge milestone in her first professional season. The announcement comes just days before the league’s annual All-Star showdown in Indianapolis, and the moment was made even more special when Dallas Wings General Manager Curt Miller personally broke the news to her. Bueckers joins a star-studded group on the court, showing her rapid rise in the WNBA spotlight.The WNBA released the full list of starters on July 1, with familiar names like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Nneka Ogwumike headlining the lineup. But one of the most buzzed-about names was Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.Curt Miller surprised the 23-year-old with the news during a call that left Bueckers nearly speechless. “Paige, I'm happy to report in congratulations that not only have you been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star team, you have been named a starter in your rookie season for the WNBA All-Star game,” Miller told her.It’s a well-earned honor for the former UConn standout, who led her college team to a national championship earlier this year. Since entering the league, she has lived up to the hype, averaging 18.4 points and 5.8 assists per game while shooting 46.1% from the floor. She also leads all rookies in scoring and assists and has already posted six 20-point games this season.While the Dallas Wings have struggled overall, Bueckers has injected life into the franchise. After a 9-31 finish last year, the Wings are currently 5-13 but have won four of their last six, showing signs of turning the corner.Also Read: Magic Johnson pens heartfelt message to Cathy Engelbert after bold new WNBA league moveThis year’s All-Star Game, scheduled for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, will feature captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier. Clark and Collier will draft their teams live on July 8, choosing first from among the starters before moving on to the reserves, which will be announced on July 6.