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.

No. 1 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers was officially introduced by the Dallas Wings on Wednesday. Bueckers, along with fellow Wings rookies, Aziaha James, Madison Scott, JJ Quinerly and Baylor alum Aaronette Vonleh made their first appearance in Dallas with Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert.