Dallas Wings forward Luisa Geiselsöder holds a 3 point sign as an Atlanta Dream defender yells back at her teammate after making a three point shot during the first quarter of a regular season game at College Park Center on July 30, 2025. (Photo: Miles Meador | The Podium Finish)
ARLINGTON, Texas — There’s something quietly powerful happening in the Dallas Wings’ rotation, and Luisa Geiselsöder is at the heart of it. The rookie big out of Germany continues to find her footing in the WNBA, and Wednesday night’s 13-point performance against the Atlanta Dream showed why her teammates are increasingly looking her way.
In a game that featured plenty of swings and late-game pressure, Geiselsöder found ways to impact both ends of the court — screening, scoring, and holding her ground.
“I think in our offense, we took good shots. It’s like we have a good flow. We know we get to know each other better,” she said postgame. “But then, I mean, in defense, we need to be tougher. Especially, like in that final stretch when it’s getting a tight game. But also, I mean, first half wasn’t our best defensive half. So I think we need to start more aggressive. And not just wait for them to be aggressive and then react.”
Her candor speaks to an athlete already reading the game with a self-aware lens. Offensively, her partnership with guards like Paige Bueckers has given Dallas a promising inside-out dynamic.
“For me, like, it’s fun to play with them. I mean P is an elite guard. It’s fun to play with her. It’s fun to get her and pick and rolls. She draws a lot of attention, so we can definitely use that,” Geiselsöder said. “I mean, she can knock down her mid-range, which is actually a really good one. So I want her to keep taking those.”
The synergy between Geiselsöder and Bueckers was clear, both on the floor and in their postgame exchange. When Bueckers giggled in response to a question, Geiselsöder leaned into the moment, laughing and playfully asking, “Why are you laughing?”
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers dribbles around a defender as her teammate Luisa Geiselsöder sets a screen during the third quarter of a regular season game at College Park Center on July 30, 2025. (Photo: Miles Meador | The Podium Finish)
That chemistry — rooted in mutual respect and growing confidence — is becoming foundational for the Wings. With veterans like Arike Ogunbowale commanding backcourt attention, Geiselsöder’s growth represents a balance for the team’s future.
“I mean it’s the same with Rike. Like, these are one of the best guards in the league, like, so it’s just fun playing around them and then get open looks and share the knowledge. Learn from them also, improve their IQ and then — yeah, just having fun on that court.”
What Geiselsöder brings isn’t always flashy, but it’s becoming essential — smart spacing, trust in the system, and the willingness to absorb and respond. While the loss to Atlanta was tough, her development was a bright spot.
Her minutes are likely to increase as she sharpens her timing and footwork in defensive switches. But the glimpses are already there — solid positioning, smooth hands in the paint, and a natural feel in the pick and roll. She plays with poise, and with her continued openness to learning from high-level teammates, the ceiling remains high.
“I think in our offense, we took good shots,” she reiterated. “It’s like we have a good flow. We know we get to know each other better.”
On a night that required grit and composure, Geiselsöder provided both. She’s not just adjusting to the league — she’s growing within it, and Dallas is stronger for it.
