In a salute to one of its most accomplished residents, the city of Hopkins, Minn., will temporarily rename itself “Paige Bueckers, Minnesota” on May 16, 2025. This special designation coincides with Bueckers’ pro basketball debut after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.​

WNBA fans are excited to see Paige Bueckers debut in the league, as well as her hometown, who is doing something cool to commemorate the day.

Bueckers will team up with Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington and Teaira McCowan in trying to lead the Wings back to relevance after a dismal 9-31 campaign. The 23-year-old Buec