Paige Bueckers has been rising up the ranks pretty quickly. After her WNBA antics, the 23-year-old has also made a significant impact on Unrivaled. However, with Bueckers’ stocks heavily on the rise, there is one more name that might just emerge as her future competitor. And that is none other than Azzi Fudd.
Fudd has been in some sublime form at the moment. Playing for the UConn Huskies, Fudd is spitting fire on the court. Owing to her incredible performance this year, the Huskies star is touted to be the number 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Will Azzi Fudd And Paige Bueckers Reunite In Dallas?
Fudd and Bueckers have been a power couple both on and off the court. With the duo making merry in Huskies, Bueckers is currently a step ahead of her girlfriend. But all of that might soon change, as per WNBA analyst Chelsea Leite.
“A sharp-shooting, fast, two-way guard like Azzi Fudd is an excellent pick-up for any WNBA team. She helped her UConn Huskies to a 2025 NCAA Championship alongside Bueckers, and is now leading the current team in an attempt to repeat. The No. 1 UConn Huskies are currently undefeated on the season, with Fudd averaging 17.1 points in just 28.4 minutes per game,” said Leite.
Surely, this is some exciting news for all the Dallas Wings’ fans. After all, following their poor run last season, the team now holds the number one pick. And this has made the speculations about Bueckers teaming up with her girlfriend get stronger. Moreover, Bueckers also stated recently that she preferred her final UConn season with Fudd to how the team has played this year.
Azzi Fudd tonight 🔥
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) February 5, 2026
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Thus, all of these hints towards the Wings’ star being willing to play with Fudd again. Now, the only thing that matters is will the Wings’ front office will opt to pick the Huskies’ star? Meanwhile, irrespective of the team she is drafted to, Fudd recently revealed her draft strategy.
Azzi Fudd Wants To Remain In The Present
Fudd is looking unstoppable at the moment. Dropping some consistent performances, the Huskies are en route to making a strong championship push. However, amid all of this, Fudd still cannot avoid the WNBA draft discussions that keep coming her way.
Fudd said, “I’ve been very intentional this year about not letting myself get wrapped in the future and what’s next. I don’t have a say in where I get to go, so no matter what team drafts me, there are going to be pros and cons to each. And I’ll be sure to find the pros in all of it.”
"No matter what team, where I'm drafted, there's gonna be pros and cons to each and I'll make sure to find the pros in all of it." Love this attitude from Azzi.https://t.co/DUedN0fOAt pic.twitter.com/47L2Ok7Zsx
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Thus, with a lot of interest building, fans will be eager to see what happens next.