The WNBA offseason might be in full swing, but fans are already losing their collective minds over the prospect of Paige Bueckers teaming up with Arike Ogunbowale on the Dallas Wings. With the Wings snagging the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft lottery, it’s practically written in the stars—or maybe just Instagram captions—that UConn’s golden girl will soon don the blue and white of Dallas. And let’s be real, the hype is hitting dangerously high levels.
A Duo Destined to Disrupt
When Bueckers and Ogunbowale recently posed for a series of photos, fans went into full meltdown mode. Forget emojis; the comments were on fire—literally.
One fan exclaimed, “This would be so 🔥🔥🔥!!! Arike deserves a great squad in Dallas!” Another gave off strong farewell vibes, saying, “Ngl I will miss Paige at UConn. We have to let our girl go though 😭. She will be historic in Dallas! I feel it ☺️🔥.”
And, of course, the dramatics couldn’t stop there. Someone dubbed the WNBA “a movie next year,” but honestly, with this duo, it could be an Oscar contender.
Dallas Wings: A Lone Star Rising
The Dallas Wings desperately need a Paige Bueckers-sized miracle. Last season, Arike Ogunbowale practically carried the team on her back with an impressive 22.2 points per game. Unfortunately, her supporting cast contributed about as much as an extra in a Hollywood blockbuster—just 13.3 points and 6.3 assists combined from her backcourt mates. Opposing teams didn’t just guard Ogunbowale; they formed small armies to stop her.
Enter Paige Bueckers, who’s currently torching college defenses with 20.0 points per game on 57.6% shooting. She’s also dishing out 4.2 assists, snagging 4.9 rebounds, and casually adding 2.3 steals per game. Even if she doesn’t bring those exact stats to the WNBA, she’ll inject some much-needed life into Dallas’ offense.
From Rivals to Running Mates?
The internet frenzy hit its peak when Ogunbowale dapped up Bueckers after Notre Dame’s 79-68 victory over UConn. Sure, Arike was probably cheering for her alma mater, but you could almost hear her thinking, “Man, I wouldn’t mind throwing a few assists to this kid next year.”
Fans, of course, are all aboard the hype train. One declared, “This is going to be dangerous—one of the best guard duos in WNBA history.” No pressure, right?
The WNBA Scriptwriters Must Be Thrilled
If the Dallas Wings make the no-brainer move and draft Bueckers, the potential 1-2 punch could make headlines all season long. Picture it: Ogunbowale raining buckets while Bueckers dishes out dimes, all while making defenders look like they’re stuck in slow motion.
But with great expectations comes great drama. Will this be the ultimate basketball bromance or a case of too many cooks in the kitchen? Either way, it’s guaranteed to be box office entertainment for fans.
Buckle up, WNBA enthusiasts. If this pairing happens, it won’t just be dangerous—it’ll be downright explosive.
