How will the Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on-court reunion go for the Dallas Wings?
When Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 in the WNBA Draft, the UConn guard made history. Fudd’s selection was the second time in WNBA history that the same program had produced the top pick in consecutive years, with the duo of Fudd and Paige Bueckers joining Tina Charles and Maya Moore from 2010-11, also from the Huskies.
But this was the first time that the same WNBA team made back-to-back No. 1 picks from the same school, creating an unprecedented combination of talent and continuity for the Dallas
When Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 in the WNBA Draft , the UConn guard made history. Fudd’s selection was the second time in WNBA history that the same program had produced the top pick in consecutive years, with the duo of Fudd and Paige Bueckers joining Tina Charles and Maya Moore from 2010-11, also from the Huskies.
But this was the first time that the same WNBA team made back-to-back No. 1 picks from the same school, creating an unprecedented combination of talent and continuity for the Dallas Wings. Fudd and Bueckers were teammates for four seasons at UConn — though only collectively healthy for about 1 ½ seasons — and won a national title together during Bueckers’ senior year when Fudd won the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award.
There is a history of success and familiarity for the pair, who publicly announced they were dating in July 2025. Last week, Fudd declined through a team spokesperson to discuss their personal relationship last week, but their winning on the court together is undeniable. Now, new Wings coach Jose Fernandez will work on translating that chemistry to the pros.
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