The future of the Dallas Wings got a lot brighter as the franchise won the WNBA draft lottery on Sunday, and with it the chance to draft University of Connecticut star point guard Paige Bueckers with the first overall selection on April 14.
“We know what No. 1 draft picks have done to franchises and in recent years how they’ve changed the trajectory of teams,” said Wings general manager Curt Miller, who got that job nine days ago. “So super excited to earn the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft.”
Miller said he answered one text message from Wings star Arike Ogunbowale in the few minutes he had between the lottery and a Zoom call with the media.
“Can’t be happier to see her excitement,” he said. “Really exciting times, can’t wait to get off Zoom and start to connect with the players.”
Before he can figure out who the team will draft first, Miller — hired as the team’s new GM earlier this month — has to hire a new coach for the franchise, which let Latricia Trammell go last month. He just started that process.