Paige Bueckers dominated her debut WNBA season and won the Rookie of the Year award in 2025. Now, as a fresh new season is about to get started, will it be Azzi Fudd, Bueckers’ romantic partner, replicating what her girlfriend did a year back? At the moment, all the signs point towards a possibility of the Dallas Wings star having a strong deja vu.
Last year, the UConn Huskies’ star was the number 1 overall pick. Similarly, this year, it is Fudd who is projected to be the WNBA’s best pick. What’s more intriguing is the fact that with Dallas Wings having a strong possibility of roping the Huskies star, the former UConn teammates can wreak havoc this year. But at the moment, Fudd shows no interest in Bueckers at all!
Why Is Azzi Fudd Not Excited About Teaming Up With Paige Bueckers?
The Dallas Wings had a forgettable season last year. With Chris Koclanes failing to take the Wings to a respectable WNBA run, the franchise roped in Jose Fernandez as their new coach. Even then, the new coach would need some strong players to work with. And this is exactly where Fudd comes in.
At the moment, the 2025 NCAA champion is reigning in the NCAA realm. Averaging 18 ppg along with a 47% shooting from the three-point line, Fudd is looking like the dream pairing with the Minnesota-born. Surprisingly, the 2025 NCAA Tournament MOP is too occupied to spare a thought for her WNBA debut.
Speaking on an episode of the ‘Game Recognize Game’ podcast, Fudd stated, “I’m not. I mean, obviously, getting drafted is the dream, and being No. 1 is the dream. I want to be in that UConn hallway with you, and with everyone else. But I’m really not thinking about it. Because I’ve seen with all my past teammates, just how easy it is to be consumed by that, and to be consumed by what’s next.”
“I can’t control it. I gotta take care of business here first” 😤 team first goat
— j (@thearkvi) February 20, 2026
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Fudd further pointed out how her only aim would be to do well for UConn. And this is perhaps the right approach for her, as it is still unknown whether Fernandez will opt for Bueckers’ love interest as their 2026 first choice.
Will The Dallas Wings Draft Azzi Fudd To Complete The Storyline?
This year’s WNBA Draft brings a stacked class loaded with talent. While Fudd is taking the discussions by storm, there are several names that can break into the number one slot. For a long time, Lauren Betts was in the news. But as per the expectations, the Wings might have to make up their minds between Awa Fam and Fudd.
Recent mock drafts boldly predicted Fam pairing up with Bueckers. The Spanish star has quite a high ceiling for a 19-year-old. And her physical presence on the court will be a much-needed advantage for the Wings. And of course, on the other hand lies the much hyped storyline of Fudd and Bueckers reuniting.
Whichever name the Wings choose, they will gain a quality player. Now, fans are trying to find out whether the franchise wants to give them a dream-come-true moment.