The WNBA Preseason kicked off on Friday, with a matchup between the Dallas Wings and the Las Vegas Aces at Notre Dame. While the Aces were able to get the dominant 112-78 win, it was a stellar debut for Wings rookie Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers has had a very busy couple of weeks: putting up massive performances during March Madness, leading UConn to an NCAA championship, getting selected first overall by Dallas. Now, she had a chance to prove herself on an WNBA court, landing in the Wings' starting lineup for the game.
It was also a notable homecoming for several players on both teams: Dallas star guard Arike Ogunbowale and recent Aces acquisition Jewell Loyd were among the Notre Dame alums to return to their alma mater for Friday's game.