Wings' Azzi Fudd Vows to Unlock Full Potential with Paige Bueckers

Dallas' dynamic duo aims to take their on-court chemistry to new heights in 2026 WNBA season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:25am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the abstract shapes and forms of WNBA players on a basketball court, with the official colors of the Dallas Wings team used throughout the composition.The Dallas Wings' dynamic duo of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers aim to shatter the WNBA with their unique on-court chemistry.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, reuniting her with college teammate Paige Bueckers. Fudd emphasized that their partnership has yet to fully materialize, with injuries and inconsistency hampering their time together at UConn. Now healthy and aligned, the duo is eager to unlock what many believe could be the most dynamic backcourt pairing in the league.

Why it matters

The Wings are emerging as a legitimate WNBA contender, and the development of Fudd and Bueckers' on-court chemistry will be crucial to their success. Their partnership has long been touted, but injuries have prevented them from sustaining a consistent rhythm together. If they can finally realize their full potential, the Wings could become a force to be reckoned with in the league.

The details

Fudd and Bueckers first played together at the University of Connecticut, where they entered as two of the most celebrated recruits in the country. While they showcased flashes of brilliance, injuries often prevented them from establishing long-term rhythm. Now reunited in Dallas, the Wings are banking on that familiarity translating into elite production on the court.

  • Fudd was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
  • The 2026 WNBA season is set to begin in the coming months.

The players

Azzi Fudd

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Fudd is a highly touted young talent who is eager to unlock her full potential alongside Paige Bueckers.

Paige Bueckers

Bueckers is Fudd's former college teammate at the University of Connecticut and is considered one of the most exciting young players in the WNBA.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like there's still so much left on the table and so much unknown... I can't wait, obviously, to play with her again, but to play with every single one of them.”

— Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings Player

What’s next

The Dallas Wings will look to build chemistry and continuity throughout the offseason as they prepare for the 2026 WNBA season, with the development of Fudd and Bueckers' partnership being a top priority.

The takeaway

The reunion of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers in Dallas has the potential to create one of the most dynamic backcourt pairings in the WNBA. If they can finally unlock their full potential and establish a consistent rhythm together, the Wings could emerge as a legitimate championship contender in the coming years.