Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd as No. 1 Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

Fudd reunited with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Wings

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:41am

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A vibrant, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a basketball player driving to the hoop, with the player's face and details obscured in the energetic brushstrokes.The Dallas Wings' selection of Azzi Fudd as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft adds another dynamic talent to the franchise's young core.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd, who helped lead the University of Connecticut to a national championship in 2025 and then back to the Final Four this season, as the number one overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Why it matters

Fudd's selection as the top pick continues the pipeline of top women's basketball talent from UConn to the WNBA, and reunites her with former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers, who was drafted by the Wings in 2025.

The details

Fudd, a 6-foot-1 guard, was the consensus national player of the year in 2025 after leading UConn to the national title. She followed that up with another stellar season, helping the Huskies reach the Final Four in 2026 before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on April 14, 2026.
  • Fudd led UConn to the national championship in 2025.
  • Fudd and the Huskies reached the Final Four in 2026 before she declared for the WNBA Draft.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A 6-foot-1 guard who was the consensus national player of the year in 2025 after leading the University of Connecticut to the national championship, and helped the Huskies reach the Final Four in 2026 before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Paige Bueckers

Fudd's former teammate at the University of Connecticut, who was drafted by the Dallas Wings in 2025 and will now be reunited with Fudd on the Wings.

Dallas Wings

The WNBA franchise that selected Azzi Fudd as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to add Azzi to our roster. She's a generational talent who will make an immediate impact, and we're excited to reunite her with Paige.”

— Greg Bibb, President and CEO, Dallas Wings

What’s next

The Wings will look to build around Fudd and Bueckers as they aim to contend for a WNBA championship in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

Fudd's selection as the No. 1 pick continues the pipeline of top women's basketball talent from the University of Connecticut to the WNBA, and her reunion with former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings creates an exciting young core for the franchise.