Paige Bueckers Joins Caitlin Clark in WNBA Record Books With Historic Rookie Milestone

Paige Bueckers has officially joined Caitlin Clark in the WNBA record books, reaching a major rookie milestone that places her among the league’s elite. In a dominant performance against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night, the Dallas Wings guard tallied her 100th career assist, marking a significant statistical accomplishment.

Bueckers hit 100 assists in just her 19th game while already surpassing 300 points on the season—making her only the second player in WNBA history to reach both 300+ points and 100+ assists within her first 19 games. The only other player to accomplish this feat in that short span? Indiana Fever star and fellow rookie sensation, Caitlin Clark.

The moment came during the second quarter when Bueckers connected with teammate Haley Jones for the assist. That pass not only helped Dallas extend their lead over Seattle in a blowout victory, but it also tied Bueckers with Clark for the fastest player ever to reach this dual benchmark in the league.

This historic achievement places both players ahead of several WNBA legends, including Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Andrea Stinson, Shannon Johnson, and Sue Bird, all of whom took at least 22 games to reach the same mark.

Heading into Tuesday’s matchup, Bueckers was averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Her strong rookie campaign has made her a standout for the struggling Dallas Wings, who are enduring a tough season in the standings but continue to benefit from Bueckers’ consistent excellence on the court.

Her breakout performance has not gone unnoticed. After making her first WNBA All-Star Game appearance, Bueckers has solidified herself as a top contender for the Rookie of the Year award, going head-to-head in the race with Caitlin Clark.

Dallas continues its challenging road trip and will next face the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. Despite team struggles, Bueckers’ individual brilliance is quickly defining her rookie season—and now, her name is written alongside Clark’s in the history books.