Maybe Not Clickbait

[msf22b]

Quite widespread discussion including SI, MSN, the Mirror and others
picking up the (whoever started it) story that Paige won't play for Dallas

Clearly more than one rabid poster

Just sayin....

 

[Centerstream]

Quite widespread discussion including SI, MSN, the Mirror and others
picking up the (whoever started it) story that Paige won't play for Dallas

Clearly more than one rabid poster

Just sayin....

Is it true that in order to be drafted, everyone has to declare for the draft AND if a player declares for the draft, they forfeit any remaining college eligibility?
If yes to the above, are these sources saying that Paige will declare but will sit out the 2025 season if drafted by Dallas????

 

[Crossover]

Quite widespread discussion including SI, MSN, the Mirror and others
picking up the (whoever started it) story that Paige won't play for Dallas

Clearly more than one rabid poster

Just sayin....

Clickbait! The fact that it is widespread just means that it is successful, not true. Please stop.

 

[packwrap]

Is it true that in order to be drafted, everyone has to declare for the draft AND if a player declares for the draft, they forfeit any remaining college eligibility?
If yes to the above, are these sources saying that Paige will declare but will sit out the 2025 season if drafted by Dallas????

Overall, you can just ignore most of the chatter.

Yes, if you declare for the draft and are drafted, you lose college eligibility. It makes not much sense to get drafted and sit out...as team that drafted you still has your rights the next year.

99% Paige will be drafted by and play for Dallas. She will be a star in a great sports town!

1% chance that Dallas trades #1pick for an absurd offer.

.001% chance Paige sits out, or goes back to UConn. She has confirmed leaving and very unlikely to back track. She loves to play against great competition, which is in WNBA!

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I guess we'll find out for sure whether Paige goes or stays on Sunday at Senior Day!
I wish Dallas didn't have the 1st pick!

 

[NEforceUConn]

Paige has leverage if it’s communicated to Dallas that she will sit out and play Euro league for a year. After that the new collective bargain will have increased rookie salaries. So does Dallas have the guts to allow the #1 pick not play for a year.

Certainly Dallas can trade this pick for a great package of players who will play for them this year. Washington has a ton of draft capital this year.

That’s it for me on this topic until ncaa tournament is over.

 

[DriveLH]

What happens if Paige doesn't declare for the draft? She has a year of eligibility left, She doesn't have to use it, but can not declare for the draft and then sit out.