When the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery handed the Dallas Wings the No. 1 pick, it was supposed to be a moment of celebration. Instead, it spiraled into an online free-for-all as Paige Bueckers’ extremely passionate fanbase took their frustration to the virtual streets.
For context: Paige Bueckers, the UConn Huskies superstar and presumptive top pick in next year’s WNBA Draft, has been the talk of the town. So, when Arike Ogunbowale—current Wings guard and unofficial meme queen—shared her euphoric reaction to the lottery results, it should’ve been a wholesome moment. Spoiler: it wasn’t.
Arike, who could not contain her excitement, posted on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter):
“I just fell to my knees. THANK YOU LORD! 😭😭😭😭”
What followed could only be described as a Paige-fan-led digital insurrection. Armed with memes, sarcasm, and zero chill, fans didn’t hold back.
One user dramatically typed, “Damn sahwty ain’t even get drafted yet and they already moving nasty💀”—a poetic masterpiece in its own right. Others chimed in with theatrical despair:
“It’s like I’m living out my worst nightmare right now…”
And then, because the internet thrives on chaos, a fan went for the jugular:
“You better learn not to play fking hero ball putting up 2-20 each fking game.”
Ouch.
Paige’s Fans Need a Timeout (and a Hug)
Arike’s innocent tweet somehow ignited World War III on X, with some Paige supporters calling for Bueckers herself to intervene. “Paige better keep her fans in check, I know that much,” one user quipped.
Another, clearly running low on patience, wrote:
“Y’all toxic as hell already 😭.”
But the pièce de résistance came from a fan demanding a formal statement:
“Paige needs to control her fans. When will she say something? Silence is a privilege!”
Yes, folks. Paige Bueckers is now expected to police the internet. Good luck with that.
Sparks of Hope?
To add fuel to this already blazing fire, Michael Voepel of ESPN reported that Bueckers might prefer suiting up for the LA Sparks, who landed the No. 2 pick. Cue the collective groan from Dallas fans and Paige stans alike.
While the draft drama simmers, one thing is clear: the Wings are poised to secure the golden ticket next year. Whether Paige ends up in Dallas or not, the mere possibility has fans acting like it’s the apocalypse.
Bueckers’ High Praise for Caitlin Clark
In the middle of this chaos, Paige Bueckers still found time to dish out some love for Caitlin Clark, the reigning No. 1 pick from the 2024 WNBA Draft. Reflecting on their epic battles during their college days, Paige offered glowing praise:
“Caitlin brought so much new attention to the rise of women’s college basketball and the WNBA and women’s sports in general. The weight of the world is on her shoulders, and she carries it with grace and humility.”
Translation: “Caitlin, you’re killing it. Now, someone pass me the torch already.”
What’s Next?
As the draft approaches, the Bueckers vs. Clark saga continues to generate headlines—and fans clearly have a lot of feelings. Until then, Arike Ogunbowale might want to mute her notifications. Paige’s fans? Maybe try yoga. Or journaling.
