New head coach Chris Koclanes and GM Curt Miller hope that her playmaking and defensive instincts can directly address last season’s shortcomings. Last year, the Wings had the fourth-best offense (84.2 points per game) but the worst defense (92.1 ppg).

Paige Bueckers will likely return to the basketball court on Friday, but she won't be in a UConn jersey. She'll be donning a Dallas Wings jersey.

UConn Huskies legend and incoming WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers will receive the ultimate honor from her hometown in May—when the Minnesota locale will rename itself after her in celebration of her debut as a professional athlete.