Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Reveals Her Off-Court Passions

The rising WNBA player discusses her love of reading, fashion, and finding balance away from basketball.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:23am

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has used her partnership with Coach to showcase a different, non-basketball side of herself. In an interview with Elle Magazine, Bueckers discussed how reading is one of her favorite pastimes when away from the court, and how it allows her to have a different perspective about herself and life in general. Bueckers also talked about her love of fashion, particularly streetwear, and how it allows her to express herself outside of basketball.

Why it matters

As a rising star in the WNBA, Bueckers' ability to balance her on-court performance with off-court interests and self-expression is an important part of her development as a well-rounded athlete and public figure. Her openness about her diverse passions beyond basketball can inspire other young athletes to explore their own identities and find fulfillment in multiple aspects of life.

The details

Bueckers revealed that she and her Dallas Wings teammates have a "little book club" that they enjoy during road trips, as reading allows her to gain new perspectives. She also discussed her partnership with Coach, which has allowed her to showcase her fashion sense and creativity through their "Explore Your Story" campaign. Bueckers said she loves mixing masculine, feminine, and comfortable styles, particularly in the Texas heat, and that the pregame tunnel walk is an opportunity for her to express herself through her clothing choices.

  • Bueckers will play in her second WNBA season this spring, should a CBA agreement be reached next month.
  • The interview with Elle Magazine was published on February 28, 2026.

The players

Paige Bueckers

A guard for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA, Bueckers is a rising star in the league who is using her platform to showcase her diverse interests and passions beyond basketball.

Coach

An American fashion brand that has partnered with Bueckers to highlight her creativity and self-expression through their "Explore Your Story" campaign.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was the creativity and combining different aspects of life. I'm a basketball player, I like to read, and I also like to express myself through fashion. Coach has done a really good job of having me be a part of these really cool things off the court, which allows me to express myself through a different lens and also to have people see me outside of the basketball court.”

— Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Guard

“Because as an athlete, you're more than an athlete. As an actor, you're more than an actor. To find yourself in different worlds, and to find different ways to express yourself, I think that's what this was really all about.”

— Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Guard

What’s next

Bueckers is expected to continue her partnership with Coach and explore other opportunities to showcase her diverse interests and talents beyond basketball as she prepares for her second WNBA season.

The takeaway

Paige Bueckers' openness about her love of reading, fashion, and self-expression outside of basketball highlights the importance of athletes finding balance and fulfillment in multiple aspects of their lives. Her example can inspire other young athletes to pursue their passions and cultivate a well-rounded identity beyond their sport.