Wings' Azzi Fudd excited to reunite with Paige Bueckers

The former UConn teammates are now WNBA teammates on the Dallas Wings.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:12pm

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Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, expressed excitement about reuniting with her former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings. Fudd and Bueckers won a national championship together at UConn and have known each other since their teenage years. While the Wings' decision to take Fudd first overall was somewhat controversial, she believes the team has a lot of potential and she can't wait to play with the entire roster.

Why it matters

The reunion of Fudd and Bueckers on the Wings adds an intriguing dynamic to the WNBA, as the two have already proven their on-court chemistry and success at the collegiate level. Their partnership could help elevate the Wings and make them a contender in the league.

The details

Fudd was projected as a top-10 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, so the Wings' decision to take her with the No. 1 overall selection was somewhat surprising. However, Fudd's relationship with Bueckers, the Wings' star player, likely played a role in the decision. The two played together for four years at UConn and won a national championship. They have known each other since their teenage years when they both tried out for Team USA.

  • Fudd and Bueckers played together at UConn from 2022 to 2026.
  • Fudd was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A guard who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. She previously played with Paige Bueckers at UConn, where they won a national championship together.

Paige Bueckers

The star player for the Dallas Wings and Fudd's former teammate at UConn.

Dallas Wings

The WNBA team that selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like there's still so much left on the table and so much unknown -- just so much potential -- with not just her but the entire Dallas Wings roster. I can't wait obviously to play with her again but to play with every single one of them.”

— Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings guard

What’s next

The Wings and their fans will be eager to see how Fudd and Bueckers' reunion plays out on the court and whether it can help the team contend for a WNBA championship.

The takeaway

The reunion of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings adds an intriguing dynamic to the WNBA, as the two have already proven their on-court chemistry and success at the collegiate level. Their partnership could help elevate the Wings and make them a contender in the league.