So the mock draft was correct all along. As Azzi Fudd was projected as the No. 1 pick ahead of the WNBA Draft, the UConn star is all set to have her dream debut in the WNBA. From the moment the Dallas Wings landed the No. 1 draft pick, fans became excited. They were heavily rooting for the 23-year-old to join forces with her former UCLA teammate, Paige Bueckers.
However, despite things looking rosy, several hints from Jose Fernandez made it look like the team is not interested in picking up the 2025 NCAA champion. Thankfully, the entire arena burst into applause as officials announced the first name of the WNBA Draft.
Azzi Fudd Is All Set To Receive A Massive Payday In Dallas
The 23-year-old had a stellar year in college. Despite her shaky Final Four showing, the Huskies’ star finished her season on a high note. As the 2026 Draft ceremony rolled on, all eyes were on the Wings’ choice. As officials announced Azzi Fudd as the number one overall pick, she grinned while walking up to accept the honors.
“I am excited to play again with Paige, incredible player, incredible person,” Fudd told ESPN’s Holly Rowe.
BACK-TO-BACK NO. 1 PICKS FOR THE HUSKIES 💙
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 13, 2026
Azzi Fudd joins Paige Bueckers in Dallas 👏 pic.twitter.com/mH8fcFL0N8
Looking at her college record this year, the Virginia native dropped her career-best figures. She averaged 17.3 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in her senior year of college. Additionally, this move will boost her financial status.
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The historic 2026 CBA, which will come into effect shortly, sets the No. 1 pick’s base salary at $500,000. Meanwhile, the addition of the NCAA Tournament MOP addresses some key areas of concern for the Wings.
How Does Azzi Fudd Fit Into The Dallas Wings’ Roster?
Fans were left unimpressed as Fudd had an off day in her Final Four matchup. But her role with the Dallas Wings goes beyond just basketball romance. The team has made a well-calculated decision that can help address last season’s woes. Finishing at the bottom, Dallas had the worst field goal percentage and 3-point shooting last year.
And this is exactly where the 5’11” star comes into play. During her college career, Fudd had a field goal percentage of 46.9%. She also shot 42.2% from the field. This year, especially, the 23-year-old improved her overall record to 48.1% and her three-peat line to 44.7%.
Thus, with her reunion with Bueckers generating a lot of hype, fans are excited to see how things pan out.