Paige Bueckers Goes Back-to-Back With Latest WNBA News on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Paige Bueckers is making rookie history, and fans are taking notice. On Monday, the WNBA announced she has earned her second straight Kia Rookie of the Month award. That announcement caps off another week of standout play for the Wings’ top draft pick.
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Bueckers averaged 18.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists through nine games in July. This came right after a stellar June performance when she posted 21.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.7 steals per game and shot nearly 93 percent from the free-throw line over seven games.
With those back-to-back monthly honors, Bueckers is positioning herself as the favorite for WNBA Rookie of the Year.
How Did Paige Bueckers Earn Another Rookie of the Month Award?
In July, Bueckers had five games with 20 or more points, leading all rookies in that category.
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She continues to dominate the league’s first-year players in minutes (34.4) and field goals made (6.8) while ranking first among her peers in assists per game (5.5).
Her consistency shines: She holds the rookie record for fastest to 400 points and 100 assists in just 22 games — matching the pace set by Cynthia Cooper in 1997.
That type of efficiency and production led the Dallas Wings to a win over the defending champion New York Liberty on July 28, when Bueckers and teammate Arike Ogunbowale combined for 40 points.
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Bueckers scored 20 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished four assists and had three steals while shooting 58.3 percent in that win.
Why Paige Bueckers Is a Rookie of the Year Favorite
Beyond the stats Bueckers has earned the respect of fans and league insiders alike. She was selected as a starter in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, a rare distinction for a first-year player, and ranked sixth in fan voting among guards.
Comparisons to Caitlin Clark are inevitable, given Clark’s explosive popularity and statistical prowess, but Bueckers’ low turnover rate (about 2.1 per game) and clutch performances are helping her create a distinct identity. Clark won Rookie of the Month four times in her rookie year last season and comfortably won Rookie of the Year. Bueckers is following a similar trend.
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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers won the KIA Rookie of the Month award for the second consecutive time.© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Bueckers’ strong July combined with team success — upsetting the seasoned Liberty club — adds weight to her case as the league pushes deeper into the 2025 season. She remains the fastest rookie to hit key milestones and shows growth game after game.
The 23-year-old guard is now in August with momentum, poised to keep raising expectations and shaping her WNBA legacy.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
