A University of Connecticut star recently went viral after she posted a picture on Instagram showing her phone case with a design that says ‘Paige Bueckers’ girlfriend.‘ It further fueled rumors that she is in a relationship with the Dallas Wings rookie.
Along with her, Bueckers led the Huskies to the national title in April by defeating South Carolina. The win marked a fitting end to Bueckers’ college career before she entered the WNBA. She, meanwhile, was named Most Outstanding Player. But even though they’re no longer teammates, the two have remained almost inseparable.
Paige Bueckers Admits Relationship With Azzi Fudd
Bueckers arrived in Indianapolis on Thursday ahead of her first-ever WNBA All-Star Game. She will suit up as a starter for Team Collier after she was drafted by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.
During an interview on the orange carpet for a segment called “How Well Do You Know Your D1 Girlfriend?”, the Wings guard answered nearly every question about Azzi Fudd with ease.
The 23-year-old Bueckers nailed the 22-year-old Fudd’s high school, the year she won Gatorade Player of the Year, her ranking in the class of 2021, the college team her dad played for, and even the slogan on her mom’s t-shirt during the Huskies’ championship game against the Gamecocks.
At the end of the video, Bueckers candidly revealed that her girlfriend is Fudd. Her confirmation finally ended the ongoing speculations about their relationship.
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Are you also smiling while reading this? As of now, the video has already racked up three million views just five hours after it was posted by Wag Talk on TikTok.
Azzi Fudd’s Support For Paige Bueckers
With Fudd supporting her, Bueckers has been playing inspired ball. Despite the Wings’ 6-17 win-loss record, the all-around playmaker leads the team with averages of 18.4 points, 5.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Fudd has been cheering for Bueckers during the games of the Wings. They even held hands during a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury earlier this month. Fudd also attended the WNBA Draft when the Wings selected Bueckers as the first overall pick. On social media, the two often appear in TikTok videos together. They also wear matching necklaces.
Fans are hoping that Fudd will join the Wings if she declares for the WNBA Draft next year. Alongside Fudd, UCLA center Lauren Betts, LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and TCU guard Olivia Miles rank among the top prospects.
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