Paige Bueckers is the 1st pick in the WNBA draft

By Michel Martin

Published April 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM EDT

Some of the biggest stars in women's basketball started their pro careers at Monday's WNBA draft. Jesse Washington from ESPN's Andscape talks about No. 1 pick Paige Beuckers and more.

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Paige Bueckers is the 1st pick in the WNBA draft