For Paige Bueckers , pressure is just part of the play.

The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year is coming off a standout season filled with personal highs , including a record-breaking 44-point performance during the Dallas Wings’ Aug. 20 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks—the most ever by a rookie.

But those highlights haven’t been without challenges, which the 24-year-old is still working through every day.

“It's been a learning process of learning how to stop caring about other people's opinions of you,” Bueckers admitted in an exclusive interview with USA Network. “Don't look to the left, don't look to the right. Run your own race and just be super driven, super purpose-filled, and be super present-minded.”

Though the Wings ultimately finished the season outside of playoff contention

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