The UConn Huskies never won against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the March Madness fixture. But a faceoff in the 2026 edition would be their best chance to record their first win over an ACC conference rival. Although the Huskies are favorites to win the game with their form and roster depth, all eyes will be on Azzi Fudd, who is playing her final season with Geno Auriemma’s team.
Recently, Fudd dropped 26 points in the first half, showing her offensive touch in the season, and fans are expecting much more production from the senior guard. With that, the player could also end up as the top pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, reuniting her with Paige Bueckers at the Dallas Wings.
Her thoughts on this possibility? Well, just three words.
Azzi Fudd Reacts To Possible Reunion With Paige Bueckers
Right from the start of the NCAA 2025-26 season, there was chatter about a possible reunion of Paige Bueckers and Fudd in the WNBA. The Wings landing the top pick in the 2026 draft and the UConn star’s form in the season nearly sealed the reunion.
Coming to Texas for the Sweet Sixteen game, the 22-year-old star told reporters that “It’s been great to be down here.” When reporters asked her if she sees herself playing for the Wings, Fudd responded with a smile: “I mean, maybe.”
Azzi Fudd could potentially see herself in Dallas, maybe as a Dallas Wings’ player next season 🤷♀️
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) March 27, 2026
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Fudd had been leading the UConn side since Bueckers’ departure to the WNBA. With her career-best season, she earned herself a place in the top 10 draft selections in the recent Mock draft.
Although there had been much buzz about her partnering with PB in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi gave her verdict on the topic in a recent interview.
Diana Taurasi Predicts Bright Future For Azzi Fudd
Diana Taurasi had been part of the WNBA for 20 years and made her mark on the league as the GOAT. While the player sees top young players taking over the league, she saw a special spark in Fudd and praised the player for her scoring ability.
In a recent podcast interview, Taurasi gave her prediction on Fudd’s draft pick as she said, “Azzi’s the best pure shooter I’ve ever seen. She is the only player, when she catches the ball and gets ready to shoot, I never think she is gonna miss. This year, she is taking a step forward in so many other areas, playmaking, decision making, great defender, always put on the other team’s best guard. Every huddle she’s the one talking. She’ll definitely be the # 1 pick, there’s not many players like her to have ever worn a UConn jersey.”
“Azzi’s the best pure shooter i’ve ever seen”
— ana (@salt3dwounds) March 23, 2026
“Playmaking, decision making, great defender, always put on the other team’s best guard & every huddle she’s the one talking”
“She’ll definitely be the # 1 pick, there’s not many players like her to have ever worn a UConn jersey” pic.twitter.com/q1uKy1WvTr
While Azzi Fudd is ready to play for any WNBA team, playing alongside PB would likely boost her performance and growth in the league.