In a moment of serendipity that’s thrilling fans across the WNBA, the Chicago Sky has been blessed with an incredible stroke of luck in the 2024 Draft Lottery, and it looks like the team’s next star player could be none other than Paige Bueckers. The highly anticipated lottery drawing, which took place earlier this week, has given the Sky the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, setting them up to select the immensely talented UConn star.
The night’s good fortune seemed even more poignant as Angel Reese, the rising star of the 2024 NCAA season and a fan favorite, was the one to represent the Chicago Sky during the lottery. Reese, a dynamic forward with impressive scoring and rebounding skills, has quickly made a name for herself as one of the most dominant players in women’s college basketball. While Reese wasn’t herself a part of the draft class, her presence at the lottery proved to be a good omen for the Sky, sparking talk that the luck she brought with her might lead to the ultimate draft prize: the chance to pick Bueckers.
Paige Bueckers, the 2021 NCAA National Player of the Year, has been hailed as one of the most highly anticipated prospects in recent memory. After recovering from a significant injury that sidelined her for part of the 2022-2023 season, Bueckers has returned to form with a vengeance, impressing scouts and fans alike with her playmaking, scoring ability, and basketball IQ. Known for her calm demeanor and clutch performances, Bueckers is expected to make an immediate impact at the professional level, and her addition to
