Paige Bueckers, standout rookie for the Dallas Wings, has confirmed her relationship with fellow basketball star Azzi Fudd, putting to rest months of speculation surrounding their close bond.
The revelation came during the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, where Bueckers took part in several media appearances. One standout moment occurred in an interview with WAG Talk, where the former UConn guard was quizzed on facts about Fudd, who was affectionately referred to as her “D1 girlfriend.”
Bueckers answered questions with ease, identifying the high school Fudd attended, her athletic accomplishments, and even the team that drafted Fudd’s mother, Katie Smrcka-Duffy Fudd. The moment that confirmed what fans had long suspected came when Bueckers was asked to reveal who her girlfriend was. Smiling, she simply responded: “Azzi Fudd.”
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Although Bueckers did not disclose how long the pair have been in a relationship, she spoke fondly of Fudd. When asked who she would trust to take a last-second shot if her life were on the line, she answered without hesitation: “Azzi Fudd.”
Fudd, who played alongside Bueckers at UConn, had a strong 2024–25 season, averaging 13.6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. She delivered a standout performance in the national championship game, scoring 24 points to help the Huskies clinch the title against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Their connection has also extended off the court. Earlier in July, Bueckers revealed that Fudd often helps choose her game sneakers, although she noted that Nike would handle her footwear for the All-Star Game.
Bueckers has had a stellar debut season in the WNBA, leading all rookies in scoring (18.4 points per game), assists (5.5), and steals (1.7). She was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and has quickly become one of the league’s brightest young stars.
Their relationship marks a high-profile moment for representation in women’s sports, with fans across the country showing support for the couple.
