Auction for a single, one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Paige Bueckers' rookie season, unveiled by Panini.
Paige Bueckers, the rookie sensation from the Dallas Wings, has made history in the WNBA and is now being celebrated with a series of exclusive Instant cards from Panini.
Bueckers, who has become the rookie leader in double-digit scoring outings with 29 games, has been making waves in the league with her impressive performances. Her skills have not gone unnoticed, as Panini's Dutch Auction format for the Paige Bueckers card is expected to draw strong competition among collectors.
The limited /30 release of the Paige Bueckers Instant cards will provide additional opportunities for fans to secure a piece of her first season. One of the most anticipated cards is a one-of-one card honoring her rookie campaign, which will be auctioned starting Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET. The auction is a Dutch Auction, starting at $15,000 and dropping gradually until the card sells.
Bueckers' talent extends beyond just scoring. She ranks fifth in scoring (19.7 points per game), ninth in assists (5.3), and fourth in steals (1.7) in the WNBA. She is the only player ranked in the top 10 in all three categories, demonstrating her versatility on the court.
The market for WNBA stars has surged, particularly with the emergence of young talents like Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. The WNBA has also set a new regular-season attendance record, indicating continued growth in the league. This growth is further highlighted by the auction for the Paige Bueckers card, which underscores the growing demand for women's basketball memorabilia.
Head coach Chris Koclanes praises Bueckers' poise and ability to maintain her own speed and tempo. One of her most memorable performances came during her All-Star debut, where she scored an historic 44 points with a 17-of-21 shooting performance, including making all four of her three-point attempts. This performance tied the Dallas Wings' record for most field goals in a game and made her the first rookie in WNBA history to score at least 40 points while shooting over 80 percent from the field.
The Paige Bueckers Instant cards will be available exclusively through Panini's official website, starting Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET. These cards are a testament to Bueckers' incredible rookie season and a must-have for any basketball memorabilia collector.
