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The WNBA is riding a wave of momentum thanks to its mix of established stars and fresh faces. With veterans like A’ja Wilson and Nneka Ogwumike leading the way, and young talents such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers stepping into the spotlight, the league has never looked more exciting. After being taken first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Bueckers has already given Dallas fans and collectors something unforgettable.

The rookie guard is putting together an impressive season across the board, averaging 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. She earned her first WNBA All-Star selection in July and has quickly become a favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Her biggest statement so far came in Los Angeles against the Sparks, where she poured in 44 points on an incredible 17-of-21 shooting. She knocked down all four of her threes and was perfect from the free throw line, finishing 6-for-6. By halftime, she already had 16 points, and the performance tied Cynthia Cooper’s rookie scoring record from 1997. It also marked the highest single-game point total in the league this season.

Bueckers now has 29 straight games in double figures, inching closer to Wilson’s rookie record of 33. Even in a loss to the Sparks days later, she dropped 29, showing her consistency night after night. Earlier in the year, she scored 35 against Phoenix on June 11, going 13-of-19 from the field and hitting five threes.

The hobby has noticed. WNBA cards have been moving steadily on the secondary market, with Wilson holding down a spot on Beckett’s Hot List and players like Sabrina Ionescu and Sophie Cunningham climbing into the mix. Bueckers’ cards, however, have been commanding standout prices.

On August 21, her 2023-24 Bowman’s Best University Buckets Die Cuts Autograph numbered to 50 sold for $629.99. A 2023 Bowman Chrome University Aqua Refractor /299 graded PSA 9 brought in $99.99. The biggest sale so far came on August 20, when a 2023-24 Bowman’s Best University Greatness Awaits Autographs Gold Geometric Refractor closed at $1,350.