Dallas Wings draft Azzi Fudd, reuniting her with girlfriend Paige Bueckers

The WNBA team's top pick will join forces with her college teammate and partner on the court.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:46pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of two basketball players on a court, their forms fractured and abstracted into overlapping planes of color and shape.The reunion of college teammates and romantic partners Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on the Dallas Wings promises an exciting new chapter in their basketball journey.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, reuniting the star player with her girlfriend Paige Bueckers, who is already on the Wings roster. The two were college teammates at UConn and will now get to play together professionally as the Wings look to build a championship contender.

Why it matters

The Wings are hoping the chemistry and connection between Bueckers and Fudd, who have been dating for several years, will translate to on-court success as they aim to become a top team in the WNBA. Their reunion is also a feel-good story for basketball fans.

The details

Fudd was the consensus top prospect in this year's draft class after a standout college career at UConn, where she played alongside Bueckers. The two have been open about their relationship, and Fudd expressed excitement about the chance to team up with her girlfriend in the WNBA.

  • The 2026 WNBA draft took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Azzi Fudd

The first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, Fudd is a star player who was Paige Bueckers' teammate at UConn.

Paige Bueckers

A current member of the Dallas Wings roster, Bueckers is the girlfriend of Azzi Fudd and the two played together at UConn.

Dallas Wings

The WNBA team that selected Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 draft, reuniting her with her girlfriend Paige Bueckers.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to play again with Paige,”

— Azzi Fudd

The takeaway

The reunion of Bueckers and Fudd on the Dallas Wings creates an intriguing storyline for the WNBA season, as the team hopes their personal connection and on-court chemistry will translate to wins and a potential championship run.