When does Caitlin Clark potentially play against Paige Bueckers in 2025 WNBA season? Dates, teams & other key details explored 

Following her historic rookie season, many fans are anxious to see Caitlin Clark in action in year two. Recent reports have provided some idea of when she could face the WNBA's next top young prospect.

After winning the WNBA draft lottery last month, the Dallas Wings find themselves with the top pick in the 2025 draft. This means they are in a prime position to select UConn star Paige Bueckers.

Still months away from the start of the 2025 campaign, teams have already started to release their schedule. The first time Caitlin Clark and Bueckers could face off in the WNBA is potentially June 27, followed by one matchup in July and two in August.

Bueckers has been one of the top stars in women's college basketball for years now and is the heavy favorite to be the top pick in 2025. Through her first six games this season, the UConn guard is averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

As for Clark, she'll be looking to continue on the path toward superstardom in the WNBA. She met any and all expectations as a rookie, breaking countless records and getting the Indiana Fever back to the playoffs. Clark will have some changes to adjust to, most notably new head coach Stephanie White.

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When was the last time Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers faced off against one another?

As two potential future faces of the WNBA, fans are eager to see Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers begin their rivalry in the pros. However, it hasn't been that long since the two did battle on the hardwood.

Whenever they meet in the pros, it'll be the first time Clark and Bueckers square off since the 2024 Women's NCAA tournament. In the Final Four, Iowa faced off against UConn in a nail-biter.

Things went down to the wire, with Iowa being the team to come away victorious. Caitlin Clark led the charge with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the 71-69 win. As for Bueckers, she finished with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists.

After taking down Bueckers and UConn in the Final Four, Clark had the chance to end her college career with a national championship. The last team in her way would be South Carolina, led by famous coach Dawn Staley.

Clark erupted for 30 points and five assists in the national championship, but it wasn't enough. In the end, South Carolina managed to spoil her ending and win the NCAA title by a final score of 87-75.