Wings' Azzi Fudd Vows 'Unfinished Business' With Paige Bueckers

Dallas Wings' No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd eager to unlock full potential with Paige Bueckers in 2026 WNBA season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:20am

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An abstract, expressionist painting featuring two basketball players in motion, their forms and features obscured by vibrant, energetic brushstrokes in neon shades of pink, blue, and yellow, capturing the raw athleticism and chemistry of the duo.The Dallas Wings' dynamic duo of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are poised to unleash their full potential and become the league's most electrifying backcourt pairing.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings may already boast one of the league's most exciting young cores, but according to No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd, the best is still yet to come - especially when it comes to her connection with Paige Bueckers. Fudd emphasized that their on-court chemistry has not yet fully materialized and that there is 'unfinished business' between the two as they look ahead to the 2026 WNBA season.

Why it matters

Fudd and Bueckers were two of the most celebrated recruits in the country during their time at UConn, but injuries often prevented them from establishing long-term rhythm together. Now reunited in Dallas, the Wings are banking on that familiarity translating into elite production as they emerge as a legitimate contender-in-waiting.

The details

Fudd emphasized that their on-court chemistry has not yet fully materialized and that there is 'unfinished business' between the two. She said, '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.' The duo had to navigate injuries and inconsistent stretches dating back to their college days, but now they are finally healthy, aligned, and eager to unlock what many believe could be the most dynamic backcourt pairing in the league.

  • Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings on Monday.

The players

Azzi Fudd

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, Fudd is one of the league's most exciting young stars and is eager to team up with Paige Bueckers to form a dynamic backcourt duo.

Paige Bueckers

Bueckers is Fudd's former UConn teammate and is now a key part of the Dallas Wings' young core. The duo is looking to finally unlock their full potential together after dealing with injuries in college.

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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 Wings will look to build continuity between Fudd and Bueckers during the offseason, with the goal of the duo emerging as the league's most dynamic backcourt pairing in the 2026 WNBA season.

The takeaway

The partnership between Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers has long been teased, but injuries have prevented them from fully realizing their potential together. Now healthy and reunited on the Dallas Wings, the duo is poised to become one of the most exciting young tandems in the WNBA as the franchise looks to emerge as a legitimate contender.