NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the 1st pick in the first round by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)

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After selecting Paige Bueckers No. 1 overall out of UConn last season, the Dallas Wings followed it up on Monday night by selecting Azzi Fudd, another former Huskies star and teammate of Bueckers.

Fudd spent four seasons alongside Bueckers in Storrs, Connecticut, and the duo helped lead UConn to a national championship in 2025.

The two were publicly dating throughout much of 2025, which Bueckers revealed during WNBA All-Star Weekend. Bueckers was also in attendance on Monday night, and while she was not seated at Fudd’s table like Fudd had been with her during last year’s draft, the excitement about their reunion is clear.

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“I’m excited to play again with Paige. She’s an incredible person, incredible player. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Fudd said immediately after being drafted by Dallas.

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Fudd echoed that same sentiment about reuniting with Bueckers and joining the Dallas Wings during her press conference later in the night, noting that injuries limited their time together at UConn Huskies and left them feeling like they have unfinished business.

“She’s somebody that makes playing basketball easy,” Fudd added. “It wasn’t until last year that we really got a chance to play together, and even then it wasn’t a full season, so I feel like there’s so much left on the table.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the 1st pick in the first round by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)

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Bueckers had a remarkable rookie season with the Dallas Wings, earning Rookie of the Year honors. However, the Wings still struggled as a team, finishing with a 10–34 record.

That’s where Azzi Fudd could make an immediate impact. While the roster is young and will need time to grow, Fudd has the potential to help elevate the team right away — something both she and Bueckers were accustomed to during their time winning at UConn.

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