Paige Bueckers arrives in Minnesota as a rookie with a reputation that precedes her-generational talent, relentless work ethic, and a quiet intensity that never really turns off. On the court, she plays with instinct and fearlessness, seeing angles before they open and trusting herself even when the moment feels too big. Off the court, Paige is more reserved-observant, thoughtful, still learning who she is without the noise of expectations that followed her into the league. She carries pressure lightly on the surface, but it hums beneath everything she does. Her rookie season becomes more than an adjustment to the WNBA when she finds herself drawn to Bryn O'Connell, a second-year Lynx vet who embodies steadiness. Bryn doesn't rush her, doesn't treat Paige like a headline or a prodigy-just a teammate learning the league. In Bryn's presence, Paige softens. She learns how to slow down, how to let someone else see the parts of her that don't live on highlight reels: the doubts after tough losses, the quiet joy of late-night gym runs, the comfort of shared silence on long road trips. As the season unfolds, Paige's growth isn't just measured in minutes or stats, but in trust-trust in her body, her game, and in Bryn. Falling in love during her rookie year teaches Paige that strength doesn't always mean carrying everything alone. Sometimes it means letting someone walk beside you, through the grind of the season, into something steadier than either of them expected.

Emmie Cano has been playing for USC for the past three years. She is not only the best player on the team but one of the best players in the country. She has an average point of 22 per game, and almost no one can guard her. That is, except for her competition, Paige Bueckers. Paige Bueckers is slightly above her with a 23-per-game average, securing her as the #1 spot as the best women's college basketball player. Emmie and Paige have been switching between the #1 and #2 spots for the past 3 years, with Emmie having the spot her freshman year. Everyone knows them as the biggest rivals in women's college basketball. Every game between USC v. UCONN becomes intense, with the highest watched and populated game of the entire season, with fans dying to see the interactions and rivalry between Emmie and Paige. The tension is high, and the thought of Paige makes Emmie's blood boil. While USC has treated her well in the past, Emmie was shocked to find an offer from UCONN's coach in her phone for her incoming senior year. Her first instinct was to ignore it and laugh, but then she thought. UCONN was closer to her family, given they live in NYC. Emmie, with her dad in a coma back home, time zones, being unable to see her family, and being on the opposite side of the world all took a toll on Emmie. Not only was UCONN more practical, but it was her dream since she was in 8th grade. She was not offered a spot at UCONN in the freshman recruitment process, and USC became her best offer. Although the thought of being on the same team as Paige enraged her, she knew Paige could not let her stop her. It was a challenging choice to make. USC felt like home for Emmie. From the warm weather to the team to her friends, she felt complete. Yet basketball is her life, and she knew UCONN could increase her skill and give her a better experience as a player and her life. So, after talking to UCONN's coach, her decision became clear. Emmie is going to UCONN.

"ɪᴛ ʟᴏᴏᴋꜱ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴘᴀɪɢᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴍɪʟʟᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ᴀɢᴀɪɴꜱᴛ ᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏᴜʀᴛ, ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴇᴛɪɴɢ? ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛꜱ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ! ɪ'ᴠᴇ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ꜱᴇᴇɴ ʙᴇᴛᴛᴇʀ ᴘʟᴀʏꜱ ɪɴ ɴᴄᴀᴀ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ!"

You were in my hands, but you're good at leaving. Paige Bueckers x Fem OC.

I would bend back to you if you left the door open. Paige Bueckers x Fem OC.

When Lexie transfers schools mid-season, Azzi's first instinct isn't to introduce herself. It's to lowkey stalk her Instagram. (Spoiler: She couldn't find it.) Now they're teammates, late-night texting, sharing secrets, and somehow...sharing a bed? Lexie is sarcastic, charming, and definitely hiding more than just her tattoos. Azzi's trying not to fall. Too bad she's already halfway gone. (Also, Azzi swears she's not a stalker. Mostly.) Side note: there will be mature content!

Haunted by a turbulent childhood, Milly struggles with trust and fear of being left behind. When she meets Paige, everything shifts. Through heartbreak, teasing, and tender moments, the story explores love, trust, and finding stability and joy after months of uncertainty. THIS STORY IS FICTIONAL. NOTHING IS ASSUMED. ALL FOR ENTERTAINMENT.

⸻ Rookie year and the Dallas Wings locker room is buzzing as usual after practice, but Paige can't stop herself from noticing Marley Hayes, the team's pint-sized firecracker, shifting in her locker. A flash of ink catches her eye - delicate lines and bold curves snaking along Marley's hipbone, ribs, and shoulder blade. Paige feels heat rise to her cheeks before she can stop herself. "You know," she blurts, voice low and teasing, "those tattoos are... distracting." Marley freezes for a split second, then smirks, stepping a little closer, eyes glinting with mischief. "Oh, really?" she murmurs, voice dripping challenge. "Guess you'll just have to pay closer attention." The air thickens with playful tension, and Paige realizes that Marley's flirt back is sharper, bolder... and somehow, perfectly timed to make her heart skip a beat. ⸻

'Cause when I open my mouth, I seem to be stuck in silence. Paige Bueckers x Fem OC.

Azzi Fudd is quiet, serious, and laser-focused on basketball. Grace, her outgoing and magnetic best friend, is the light in every room-funny, warm, and effortlessly charming. They've been inseparable for years, but Azzi's been hiding one thing: she's in love with Grace. Grace, always the life of the party, has never let anyone in too deep-especially not romantically. But when the season heats up and the pressure mounts, the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Glances linger. Touches spark. And neither of them can deny the tension building between them. As media attention grows and emotions run high, Azzi and Grace must face what's been unspoken for far too long: are they just best friends, or have they always been something more?