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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been named the WNBA’s Kia Rookie of the Month for June, the league announced Thursday. The No. 1 overall pick averaged 21.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 47.5% from the field in 10 games during the period, adding 1.7 steals per contest. Bueckers’ scoring mark ranked first among all guards and third league-wide for the month, trailing only fellow University of Connecticut alumni Napheesa Collier (22.9 points) and Breanna Stewart (21.8). The award is the 23-year-old’s first monthly honor as a professional and underscores her immediate impact on a Dallas team seeking its first championship.
No.1 Draft Pick in May 🤝 @Kia Rookie of the Month in June Paige Bueckers delievered some performances worth remembering during her second month as pro, capping off June with 21.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 5.0 APG #KiaROTM | #WelcometotheW https://t.co/DE4v7n8xqI
First monthly honor for Paige Bueckers! Her 21.6 ppg ranked first among all guards and third in the league in June behind only fellow UConn alumni Napheesa Collier (22.9) and Breanna Stewart (21.8). https://t.co/8n1qoqRJqT
Paige Bueckers has been named WNBA Rookie of the Month for June 🔥 21.6 PPG 4.1 RPG 5.0 APG 1.7 SPG 47.5% FG https://t.co/oVjNqOZyEw
