Safe to say, it’s been a year to remember for Hopkins girls basketball. In March, the Royals won their state-record ninth state title, giving them one thing in common with 12-time NCAA champion University of Connecticut women’s basketball.

It was a massive fan turn out, filling out the upper bowl of Target Center for the Lynx home opener. Minnesota fans eager to see Hopkins native, Paige Bueckers return home to play the Lynx in her first year in the WNBA,

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 ...

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

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.

Paige Bueckers’s transition to the WNBA has been a whirlwind, but lessons learned at UConn are sticking with her on the Dallas Wings.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Paige Bueckers' hometown in Minnesota took on her name for a day as a tribute to her WNBA debut. The team from her home state wasn't quite as accommodating.

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

Former UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft a week after leading UConn to a national championship.