Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd dating convo stifled by Dallas Wings PR
The Dallas Wings selected former UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft , making history on Monday night. Last year, the Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the top pick, making it the first time in WNBA history that former college teammates were selected No.
1 overall in consecutive years. But there is also a deeper connection between Bueckers and Fudd. Last year, along with teaming up to lead the Huskies to a national championship, Bueckers revealed that she and Fudd were dating .
On Thursday, the discussion about their relationship resurfaced. WATCH: Paige Bueckers’ heartwarming reaction to Azzi Fudd reunion with Dallas Wings Reporter Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning News asked Fudd during her introductory press conference if she and Bueckers were still dating, and it was immediately shut down by a Wings’ PR spokesperson. Azzi Fudd was asked if she's still dating Paige Bueckers 🏀⭐️ pic.
twitter. com/gRjNZ5bJrY — Jonah Javad (@JonahJavad) April 16, 2026 “Paige announced last year on TikTok that y’all were a couple,” Sherrington asked. “I’m wondering if that’s still the case, and if so, have y’all talked to any other couples in the league about how they negotiate that dynamic as pro teammates?
” MORE: Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers link for epic backstage photo at WNBA Draft The Wings’ PR spokesperson interrupted and said, “I understand why you have to ask that question. But we are going to respectfully decline on commenting on a player’s personal life. ” Unfortunately, that is a question that will likely resurface throughout the season.