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Wings Release Paige Bueckers’ Teammate on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated May 6, 2025 12:04 PM ET

As the franchise ushers in a new era under superstars Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time All-Star, the Dallas Wings broke some major news on Tuesday.

Rookie center Aaronette Vonleh has officially been waived by the Wings, the team announced on X.

Despite Vonleh’s standout lone season at Baylor, where she averaged 14.9 points on 58.5% shooting and earned Second‑Team All‑Big 12 honors, the Wings opted to trim their frontcourt depth ahead of the May 15 roster deadline.

The 21‑year‑old Vonleh, selected 31st overall in April’s draft, will now seek opportunities elsewhere or overseas after Dallas cleared her roster spot.

The Dallas Wings have waived center Aaronette Vonleh.

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Dallas closed the 2024 campaign at 9-31, finishing with their worst winning percentage since 2011.

With new general manager Curt Miller and head coach Chris Koclanes installed, the Wings shook up their strategy by winning the draft lottery and selecting Bueckers first overall.

Bueckers arrives in Dallas as one of the most decorated college players in history.

A 2025 NCAA champion, she collected every major national award, including the Wade Trophy, Naismith, Wooden, and AP Player of the Year.

Bueckers was a three‑time unanimous All‑American and averaged 19.9 points, 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals in her senior season.

In her preseason debut on May 2, Bueckers posted 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in a loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

While immediate playoff contention remains a stretch, the Bueckers-Ogunbowale pairing provides a compelling foundation for growth in 2025.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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