Bueckers revealed the new Gatorade partnership in the post-game press conference after their first home win of the season.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is no stranger to marketing deals.
While at UConn, Bueckers was among the top-earning athletes in collegiate sports with her Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals. Furthermore, after signing with the Wings, Bueckers became the first-ever athlete to be named a DoorDash “Creative Director.”
Now, Bueckers is adding to the portfolio. And the product placement caught the eye of Dallas Morning News Wings reporter Myah Taylor.
After the Dallas Wings’ home win over the Golden State Valkyries, sitting right there on the press conference table: a special edition of Gatorade.
“Paige’s Favorite Flavor”: Shirley Temple.
Bueckers isn’t just a fan of Shirley Temples, either.
Bueckers sat down with WFAA’s Joe Trahan for a one-on-one interview, where she was put through the one-minute drill. Quick, rapid fire answers. This or that.
Her dream car is a Lamborghini.
Favorite restaurant in DFW? Bueckers loves Hurtado BBQ.
What other sport would she like to be a professional at? Tennis.
Her favorite subject in school was criminology. Criminal Minds cameo, anyone?
Watch the full sit-down with WFAA here.