The question is whether backcourt star Arike Ogunbowale will be part of Dallas’ future as the franchise rebuilds back into a playoff team.

The Rookie of the Year frontrunner held onto her most consistent streak as the Dallas Wings achieved a wire-to-wire win over the New York Liberty on Monday night.

As two rising stars of women’s basketball, Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers have taken their bond from teammates at UConn to an authentic, joyful relationship — that has their fanbase squealing with joy. And now, through custom sports merch, they’re doubling down on their budding relationship with style, playful energy, and consistent support.

Paige Bueckers is now expanding her reach to being a part of movie promos. The former UConn women's basketball star — now a rookie for the Dallas Wings — is in the promo for the premiere of the movie "The Naked Gun," which comes out on Friday in theaters.

The backcourt duo of rookie Paige Bueckers and veteran Arike Ogunbowale combined for 40 points as the Wings shot 46% from the floor and soared to a 27-point halftime lead. With the win, Dallas is one victory away from matching its total from 2024, when the team finished 9-31.

Ogunbowale was even more impressive. The four-time All-Star made WNBA history by registering a 15-point, 10-assist double-double in the first half. Ogunbowale finished with 20 points, a career-high 14 assists, a steal and two triples.

The Monday night showdown between the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings will have a little bite to it with the presence of a former UConn Husky. North Texas se