Queer athletes — and love — stole the night at the WNBA draft

Queer women and fans who love them were the clear winners at last night’s WNBA draft at New York’s Hudson Yards. The top 2 draft picks went to queer athletes Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles, in that order, and one of the sport’s favorite love stories picked up steam. Fudd, a star guard for the UConn Huskies, was expected by many to grab the No.

1 spot ahead of the night’s festivities and famous orange carpet . However, there was still plenty of fanfare when the Dallas Wings announced they were indeed picking up the high-scorer — reuniting her with girlfriend and former teammate Paige Bueckers, who was the team’s first-round pick in 2025. When asked about joining Bueckers in Dallas after the announcement, Fudd, stunning in a sequined Retrofête gown, told ESPN , “I’m excited to play again with Paige.

She’s an incredible person, an incredible player. It’s going to be a lot of fun. ” Fudd and Bueckers, known as Pazzi to their die-hard fans, confirmed their relationship last June, after sports enthusiasts speculating for years about their chemistry on and off the court.

Since then, they’ve been one of the most enviable couples in the athletic world, proudly wearing T-shirts with each other’s faces on them, celebrating their wins on social media, and starring in plenty of adorable photo ops — despite being geographically separated for most of the year. At last night’s ceremony, the pair once again made fans swoon by sneaking in special moments together before and after the night’s main event. Bueckers proudly joined Fudd — dawning her first gown of the evening, a silver Coach number — on the orange carpet.