# @thegistca on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIrNqc9NjkY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29648230-thegistca-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-20T16:32:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

## Caption

Hopkins, MN is showing major love for their hometown hero! 🔥⁣
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The city is officially declaring May 16 as “Paige Bueckers Day” and renaming itself after her for 24 hours as she makes her long-awaited WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings. 🏀⁣
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Bueckers, 23, is fresh off leading UConn to a national title and wrapping up a legendary five-year college career where she averaged nearly 20 PPG, shot over 53% from the field, and was a three-time AP All-American. 🤩⁣
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A true game-changer from the moment she stepped on the court, she was the clear No. 1 overall pick for Dallas—bringing a new face, a new energy, and a whole new vision to a franchise ready to rise. 🙌⁣
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“This isn’t a rebuild—it’s a build,” Bueckers told reporters. And with vets like Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington, NaLyssa Smith, Tyasha Harris, and Myisha Hines-Allen joining the squad, along with fellow rookie Aziaha James, the Wings are ready to turn the page. 📖⁣
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From Hopkins to the big leagues, Paige Bueckers is just getting started—and her city couldn’t be prouder! 💙🏀 #thegist⁣
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#sportsbiz #paigebueckers #wnba #dallaswings #womensbasketball #hopkinsminnesota #cityofhopkins #womenssports #bueckers

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

hopkinsminnesota, bueckers, sportsbiz, cityofhopkins, paigebueckers, womenssports, wnba, dallaswings, womensbasketball, thegist

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