UConn Star Azzi Fudd Sparks Speculation About Joining Dallas Wings

Fudd's comments about 'maybe' landing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area fuel rumors she could reunite with Paige Bueckers as the Wings' No. 1 draft pick.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:33pm

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd, a projected top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, sparked speculation that she could be headed to the Dallas Wings after hinting that she could see herself 'maybe' landing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Fudd, who won a national championship with Paige Bueckers in 2025, said it's 'been great to be down here' in Fort Worth for the NCAA Regionals. The Wings have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi said Fudd should be their selection to reunite the UConn backcourt duo.

Why it matters

The potential pairing of Fudd and Bueckers on the Dallas Wings would create an exciting young backcourt duo that already has proven chemistry from their championship run at UConn. The Wings are looking to build around Bueckers, last year's No. 1 pick and WNBA Rookie of the Year, and adding Fudd could accelerate their path back to the playoffs.

The details

Fudd, who is averaging 17.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game this season, has been projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick. The Wings finished 10-24 in 2025 and hold the top selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13. Taurasi said the 'synergy' between Fudd and Bueckers makes Fudd an ideal fit for Dallas, as the two guards 'play great together' and can 'defend, pass, shoot the three, [and] get to the paint.'

  • Fudd made her comments about potentially landing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on March 26, 2026.
  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 13, 2026.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A star guard for the UConn Huskies who is projected to be a top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Paige Bueckers

The Dallas Wings' No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

Diana Taurasi

A WNBA legend who said Fudd should be the Wings' No. 1 pick to reunite with Bueckers.

Dallas Wings

The WNBA team that holds the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“The synergy that she has with Paige on the court, they play great together.”

— Diana Taurasi

“When you get to the WNBA, if you have two guards that can pretty much do everything — defend, pass, shoot the three, get to the paint — then we're talking about building championship DNA.”

— Diana Taurasi

“I mean, maybe.”

— Azzi Fudd

What’s next

The Dallas Wings will make their selection with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The potential pairing of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings would create an exciting young backcourt duo with proven chemistry from their championship run at UConn. Adding Fudd, a projected top draft pick, could accelerate the Wings' path back to the playoffs as they look to build around Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year.