Bueckers Hints at Potential Azzi Fudd Reunion With Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers' comments about playing with UConn teammate Azzi Fudd again have fans speculating.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:18pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.The potential reunion of college basketball stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on the Dallas Wings raises excitement and intrigue around the upcoming WNBA Draft.Dallas Today

With the 2026 WNBA Draft approaching, there is growing speculation that the Dallas Wings will select UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick. When asked about the possibility of reuniting with Fudd in Dallas, Paige Bueckers, who currently plays for the Wings, gave an interesting response that has fans wondering if she knows more than she's letting on.

Why it matters

The potential pairing of Bueckers and Fudd, who won a national championship together at UConn, would be a highly anticipated move by the Wings as they look to build a contender. Bueckers' comments suggest there may be more to the story than the public knows, adding intrigue to the Wings' draft plans.

The details

Bueckers, who was speaking to the media before UConn's Final Four game, said 'That would be exciting. Again, I don't know all what I can say. I don't know what the future holds. But obviously, we've had a lot of games together under our belt, we've won a national championship together. So I think there's great success in that.' Her smile and hesitation to fully discuss the topic has led some to believe she may have inside knowledge of the Wings' plans.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is set to take place on April 13.

The players

Paige Bueckers

A star player for the Dallas Wings who previously played with Azzi Fudd at UConn, where they won a national championship together.

Azzi Fudd

A highly touted UConn prospect who is expected to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, potentially by the Dallas Wings.

Dallas Wings

The WNBA team that holds the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft and is rumored to be interested in selecting Azzi Fudd.

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What they’re saying

“That would be exciting. Again, I don't know all what I can say. I don't know what the future holds. But obviously, we've had a lot of games together under our belt, we've won a national championship together. So I think there's great success in that.”

— Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Player

What’s next

The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on April 13, where the Dallas Wings will have the opportunity to select Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick.

The takeaway

Paige Bueckers' comments have added intrigue to the Wings' plans for the upcoming draft, hinting at a potential reunion with her former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd. The decision to pair the two stars could have major implications for the future of the Wings franchise.