Azzi Fudd Opens Up on 'Best Friend' Paige Bueckers on Wings

The No. 1 WNBA draft pick discusses her relationship with her former UConn teammate.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:54am

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, depicting the dynamic movement and energy of two basketball players on the court, their forms dissolving into bold, gestural brushstrokes.The electric chemistry between WNBA stars Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers shines through in their reunion on the Dallas Wings.Dallas Today

In a new interview, WNBA No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd opened up about her relationship with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers, who was drafted by the Dallas Wings as well. Fudd referred to Bueckers as her 'best friend' and said having her as a teammate will provide 'a little bit of comfort' as she adjusts to the professional league. However, Fudd did not explicitly confirm if she and Bueckers are still dating, as Bueckers had previously suggested in a TikTok video.

Why it matters

Fudd and Bueckers were college teammates at UConn and were both selected as the No. 1 overall picks in back-to-back WNBA drafts by the Dallas Wings. Their relationship has been a topic of interest, as they would be the first former college teammates who were also a couple to be drafted by the same WNBA team.

The details

In an interview with WFAA Sports, Fudd spoke about her relationship with Bueckers, saying that having her as a teammate will provide 'a little bit of comfort' as she adjusts to the WNBA. Fudd praised Bueckers' mindset and said she wants to adopt a similar approach of seeing everything as a 'threat or opportunity'. However, Fudd did not explicitly refer to Bueckers as her girlfriend, despite Bueckers previously suggesting they were dating in a TikTok video.

  • Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
  • Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, also by the Dallas Wings.

The players

Azzi Fudd

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, who was drafted by the Dallas Wings.

Paige Bueckers

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, who was also drafted by the Dallas Wings.

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What they’re saying

“And then here I am. No control in where I get drafted, and I get to play with my best friend again, so it really is special.”

— Azzi Fudd, WNBA Player

“To come in and have someone I already know and am close with is gonna be tremendous.”

— Azzi Fudd, WNBA Player

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Fudd and Bueckers will officially confirm the nature of their relationship, but their chemistry and close friendship will be a storyline to watch as they begin their WNBA careers together on the Dallas Wings.

The takeaway

The relationship between Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers has been a topic of interest, as they were college teammates at UConn and are now both No. 1 overall WNBA draft picks on the same team. While Fudd did not explicitly confirm they are dating, she spoke about the comfort and excitement of playing alongside her 'best friend' again in the professional league.