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Wings' Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard crack top 10 in WNBA All-Star fan vote
By NBC DFW
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has proven to be a favorite around the WNBA yet again, trailing only four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson in votes after the first fan returns for the 2026 All-Star game. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA rookie of the year is averaging 19 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.
Key takeaway Should Bueckers appear in the All-Star game set for July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, she will make her second consecutive appearance in the showcase.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The success of Dallas Wings players Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard in the WNBA All-Star fan vote is a testament to the team's growing popularity in the North Texas region. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth is a key part of the Wings' fan base, and the team's performance is likely to draw interest from local basketball fans, including those at Texas Christian University. With the Wings' strong start to the season, fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are taking notice, and the team's ascendance could have a positive impact on the local sports landscape. The recognition of Bueckers and Shepard as top players in the league could also help to boost attendance at Wings games and increase support for women's basketball in the area. As the All-Star game approaches, local fans will be watching to see if Bueckers and Shepard can maintain their positions among the top vote-getters.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has proven to be a favorite around the WNBA yet again, trailing only four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson in votes after the first fan returns for the 2026 All-Star game. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA rookie of the year is averaging 19 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.
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