The city of Hopkins, Minnesota is temporarily adopting the name "Paige Bueckers, Minnesota" on Friday, the day the Dallas Wings rookie makes her WNBA debut. Not a lot of athletes get this type of honor,

UConn great Paige Bueckers reconnected with the Minnesota media member who went viral for comparing her to Diana Taurasi in 2013.

When Paige Bueckers steps onto ... The city planned multiple events to mark the occasion, including custom street signs, themed food and drink specials, and a community watch party at Hopkins ...

Hopkins is changing its name to Paige Bueckers, Minnesota, for the day on May 16, city officials said in a news release. Entrance signs on Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7 will be changed to show the new name. The city will also change street signs along Main Street to Bueckers Boulevard.

Despite falling to Seattle, Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers led the Wings in playing time, points, and assists in her second-ever WNBA game.

Dallas Wings No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers was excited to welcome future Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg to the city. What a time for Dallas sports fans.

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has had an incredible few months, and her hometown is celebrating her achievements in a big way. Just days before being selected as the No. 1 pick