Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Dallas Wings 2025 were led by Arike Ogunbowale’s scoring and Paige Bueckers’ all-around playmaking, with Maddy Siegrist, NaLyssa Smith, and Myisha Hines-Allen providing balanced frontcourt production. Dallas played at one of the league’s fastest paces but struggled to convert that tempo into efficient offense. Defensive shortcomings and an inability to consistently limit opponents ultimately outweighed the team’s balanced individual contributions.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
0 Amy Okonkwo F 6-2   August 26, 1996 USC, TCU
1 Diamond Miller F 6-1 178 February 11, 2001 Maryland
1 NaLyssa Smith F 6-4 185 August 8, 2000 Baylor
2 Myisha Hines-Allen F 6-2 200 May 30, 1995 Louisville
2 Serena Sundell G 6-1   August 29, 2002 Kansas State
3 Kaila Charles G-F 6-1 168 March 23, 1998 Maryland
5 Paige Bueckers G 6-0   October 20, 2001 UConn
5 Ajae Petty F 6-2 190 September 4, 2002 LSU, Kentucky, Ohio State
10 Aziaha James G 5-10   November 19, 2002 NC State
11 JJ Quinerly G 5-8   October 24, 2002 West Virginia
15 Teaira McCowan C 6-7 239 September 28, 1996 Mississippi State
18 Luisa Geiselsöder C 6-4 204 February 10, 2000  
20 Maddy Siegrist F 6-2 175 May 22, 2000 Villanova
21 DiJonai Carrington G-F 5-11 175 January 8, 1998 Stanford, Baylor
24 Arike Ogunbowale G 5-8 165 March 2, 1997 Notre Dame
28 Li Yueru C 6-7   March 28, 1999  
30 Haley Jones F-G 6-1 202 May 23, 2001 Stanford
31 Christyn Williams G 5-11 166 May 20, 2000 UConn
34 Grace Berger G 5-11 163 June 3, 1999 Indiana
52 Tyasha Harris G 5-10 164 May 1, 1998 South Carolina
Liatu King F 5-11 178 February 10, 2002 Pitt, Notre Dame

Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paige Bueckers 23 36 36 33.3 19.2 3.9 5.4 1.6 0.5 2.0 15.1 7.2 .477 3.3 1.1 .331 4.2 3.8 .888
Arike Ogunbowale 28 29 29 33.3 15.5 2.5 4.1 1.3 0.2 2.1 13.9 5.1 .364 5.4 1.7 .304 4.0 3.7 .931
Maddy Siegrist 25 26 15 27.0 12.7 4.3 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 10.3 5.1 .491 3.1 1.0 .321 2.2 1.5 .690
Myisha Hines-Allen 30 40 20 22.1 7.6 6.0 2.9 0.8 0.5 2.2 6.2 2.8 .450 1.5 0.4 .267 2.1 1.6 .747
Aziaha James 22 38 8 17.7 7.5 2.9 1.6 0.6 0.2 1.0 7.5 2.8 .373 2.9 0.8 .286 1.4 1.1 .745
JJ Quinerly 22 34 13 15.9 6.5 1.9 2.3 0.9 0.2 1.5 5.5 2.4 .426 1.6 0.6 .389 1.3 1.1 .867
DiJonai Carrington 27 20 13 24.9 10.4 5.1 1.8 1.1 0.5 2.5 10.5 3.7 .354 2.5 0.7 .260 2.9 2.4 .825
Haley Jones 24 24 16 22.8 8.1 3.8 2.5 0.8 0.9 1.9 7.3 3.4 .460 1.5 0.5 .297 1.5 0.9 .629
Luisa Geiselsöder 25 28 24 22.4 6.9 4.8 1.6 0.8 0.7 1.0 6.4 2.7 .425 3.4 1.1 .330 0.4 0.3 .818
Li Yueru 26 22 12 20.0 7.4 5.8 1.0 0.4 0.4 1.0 6.0 2.5 .421 2.3 0.8 .353 1.7 1.5 .842
NaLyssa Smith 24 18 15 19.1 6.7 4.9 0.8 0.4 0.9 0.9 5.9 2.5 .421 0.6 0.1 .182 2.6 1.6 .617
Teaira McCowan 28 17 0 12.9 5.6 4.6 0.6 0.3 0.7 0.9 3.9 2.1 .537 0.1 0.1 .500 1.7 1.3 .759
Kaila Charles 27 17 4 15.8 5.3 4.0 1.1 0.5 0.2 0.9 4.7 1.7 .363 1.8 0.6 .333 1.6 1.3 .815
Amy Okonkwo 28 8 1 19.6 11.0 3.1 0.8 1.4 0.1 0.9 7.6 3.8 .492 3.8 1.3 .333 2.5 2.3 .900
Grace Berger 26 18 13 22.3 3.6 3.4 3.2 0.8 0.4 1.0 4.7 1.4 .306 1.2 0.1 .095 0.8 0.6 .667
Diamond Miller 24 15 1 12.7 3.9 2.0 1.1 0.3 0.2 0.9 4.7 1.6 .338 1.7 0.2 .120 0.9 0.5 .538
Tyasha Harris 27 5 0 16.4 4.6 1.0 2.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 3.6 1.6 .444 2.2 1.0 .455 0.4 0.4 1.000
Christyn Williams 25 4 0 11.3 4.3 1.0 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.3 4.0 1.5 .375 1.0 0.3 .250 1.5 1.0 .667
Liatu King 23 2 0 8.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.5 .333 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Serena Sundell 22 3 0 7.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.3 0.0 .000 0.3 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Ajae Petty 22 2 0 3.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Paige Bueckers Starter/Star 33.3 High 19.2 3.9 5.4 2.1 80.26 Running the offense from day one, Bueckers brought poise, pace control and efficient shot creation that immediately reshaped Dallas’ identity. Independent coverage consistently highlighted her calm decision-making, willingness to play on or off the ball and leadership despite the demands of a rookie season. (Dallas News) WNBA All-Star (2025); WNBA Rookie of the Year (2025); All-WNBA First Team (2025); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2025)
Arike Ogunbowale Starter/Star 33.3 High 15.5 2.5 4.1 1.5 62.30 No longer carrying every possession, Ogunbowale adjusted to playing alongside another primary creator while remaining Dallas’ late-game scorer. Writers noted that sharing playmaking duties with Bueckers reduced some of the offensive burden she had carried for years. (Dallas News) WNBA All-Star (2025)
Maddy Siegrist Key Contributor 27.0 Medium 12.7 4.3 0.8 1.3 43.76 Siegrist thrived as an instinctive scorer, constantly finding space through cuts and quick finishes rather than needing plays called for her. Independent reporting regularly pointed to her efficiency and energy after returning from injury as an important boost for the second unit. (Reddit) None
DiJonai Carrington Key Contributor 24.9 Medium 10.4 5.1 1.8 1.6 43.20 Carrington embraced the role of defensive tone-setter, pressuring opposing guards while attacking the offensive glass with relentless energy. Although her shooting fluctuated, coverage consistently praised the intensity she brought on both ends. (Dallas Sports Journal) None
Odyssey Sims Starter/Star 33.9 Medium 17.2 2.9 5.6 2.1 67.76 Sims stepped into a major role when injuries hit the backcourt, giving Dallas another confident creator capable of attacking downhill. Observers frequently noted how quickly she fit alongside Bueckers and stabilized the offense. (Dallas Sports Journal) None
Myisha Hines-Allen Key Contributor 22.1 Low 7.6 6.0 2.9 1.3 37.38 Hines-Allen quietly became one of Dallas’ most versatile frontcourt pieces, facilitating from the elbows while handling difficult defensive assignments. Independent analysis often credited her basketball IQ more than her box-score production. (Dallas Sports Journal) None
Haley Jones Key Contributor 22.8 Low 8.1 3.8 2.5 1.7 33.81 Jones filled a connective role, pushing the pace, defending multiple positions and keeping the ball moving without forcing offense. Her versatility allowed Dallas to experiment with larger lineups throughout the season. (Dallas Sports Journal) None
Luisa Geiselsöder Key Contributor 22.4 Low 6.9 4.8 1.6 1.5 31.08 Geiselsöder’s ability to stretch the floor from the frontcourt added a different dimension to Dallas’ offense. Season coverage frequently mentioned her spacing value and disciplined team defense as she settled into the rotation. EuroBasket Champion (2025)
Amy Okonkwo Bench 19.6 Medium 11.0 3.1 0.8 1.5 39.18 Okonkwo made the most of limited opportunities with confident shooting and aggressive transition play. Contemporary independent coverage was relatively limited, but her scoring punch stood out whenever she entered the rotation. (Wikipedia) None
Li Yueru Key Contributor 20.0 Low 7.4 5.8 1.0 0.8 31.50 Li gave Dallas dependable size inside, creating extra possessions through offensive rebounding while providing efficient interior finishing. Analysts viewed her physical presence as an important complement to the Wings’ perimeter-heavy attack. (Reddit) FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Champion (2025)
Aziaha James Key Contributor 17.7 Low 7.5 2.9 1.6 0.8 26.46 James attacked reserve defenders with confidence and flashed the scoring instincts that made her a highly regarded prospect. Independent reporting often highlighted her fearlessness even while she adjusted to the professional game. WNBA All-Rookie Team (2025)
Grace Berger Key Contributor 22.3 Low 3.6 3.4 3.2 1.2 23.52 Berger’s value came through ball movement and steady decision-making rather than volume scoring. Coaches trusted her to organize possessions and keep the offense flowing alongside Dallas’ primary scorers. None
NaLyssa Smith Key Contributor 19.1 Low 6.7 4.9 0.8 1.3 28.98 Smith supplied rebounding and interior athleticism, although her role shifted as Dallas searched for lineup balance. Coverage suggested she remained most effective when running the floor and attacking the glass. None
JJ Quinerly Bench 15.9 Low 6.5 1.9 2.3 1.1 23.60 Quinerly earned reserve minutes with aggressive point-of-attack defense and confident perimeter play. Independent reporting regularly mentioned her competitiveness as she adapted to the WNBA. None
Kaila Charles Bench 15.8 Low 5.3 4.0 1.1 0.7 22.20 Charles embraced a physical wing role, contributing through hustle plays, rebounding and defensive effort more than scoring. Contemporary independent player-specific coverage remained limited. None
Tyasha Harris Bench 16.4 Low 4.6 1.0 2.6 0.8 18.00 Harris provided experienced point guard depth before injuries curtailed her season. Independent reporting highlighted the calming influence she brought whenever Dallas needed another organiser. None
Teaira McCowan Bench 12.9 Low 5.6 4.6 0.6 1.0 23.60 McCowan’s role became more situational, but she still delivered efficient post scoring and reliable rebounding whenever Dallas needed additional size. None
Diamond Miller Bench 12.7 Low 3.9 2.0 1.1 0.5 15.00 Miller flashed athletic upside in limited minutes while continuing to work back toward full consistency. Independent player-specific reporting on her season was relatively limited. None
Christyn Williams Bench 11.3 Low 4.3 1.0 0.8 0.0 12.20 Williams appeared only briefly but showed confidence looking for her own shot. Contemporary independent coverage was limited because of her small sample of appearances. None
Liatu King Bench 8.0 Low 1.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 6.00 King saw only limited action while developing behind a crowded frontcourt. Independent coverage discussing her individual season was minimal. None
Morgan Bertsch Bench 7.3 Low 0.3 1.7 0.0 0.3 4.60 Bertsch filled an emergency depth role with only brief opportunities to contribute. Contemporary independent reporting on her season was limited. None
Lou Lopez Sénéchal Bench 4.6 Low 0.9 0.4 0.4 0.1 3.60 Lopez Sénéchal remained on the edge of the rotation and had few chances to establish offensive rhythm. Independent player-specific coverage was limited. None
Serena Sundell Bench 7.3 Low 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.60 Sundell’s appearances were brief and primarily developmental. Independent contemporary coverage of her individual contributions was limited. None
Ajae Petty Bench 3.0 Low 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.00 Petty made only short appearances as Dallas managed frontcourt depth. Independent reporting discussing her season was limited because of her minimal playing time. None
Dallas Wings Totals 173.1 68.8 45.8 21.0 737.99 Dallas’s season marked a clear transition toward a Bueckers-led era, with the rookie immediately becoming the offensive organiser while Ogunbowale adapted to a shared-creation backcourt. Despite roster turnover and injuries, the Wings established a faster, more balanced style built around playmaking depth and positional versatility. (Dallas News)