WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers confirmed her relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd during a Q&A segment on the red carpet for the WNBA All-Star break. The No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft revealed the connection, ending the segment by identifying Fudd as her girlfriend.
The duo, who were teammates from 2021 to April, have been speculated to be dating for several weeks following their national championship win in April. The relationship was hinted at through various questions posed during the segment, with Bueckers finally revealing Fudd as her girlfriend. However, it’s unknown how long the couple has been dating, though they were on the team together until the end of April. Fudd, who played a pivotal role in their national championship victory, was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player and is currently in the conversation for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Fudd’s college career has been marked by challenges, including knee injuries that limited her to just 15 games in her sophomore year and forced her to miss all but two games in her junior season due to an ACL tear. In an ironic twist, Bueckers herself suffered an ACL injury before the 2022-23 season during a pick-up ball game. Both players have shown remarkable resilience, with Bueckers being selected by the Dallas Wings with the first overall pick just a week after their national championship win. Fudd chose to stay in college for another season, while Bueckers transitioned to professional basketball, marking a significant milestone for both athletes.
The confirmation of their relationship adds to the narrative of their college careers, which included playing in two national championship games together. As they move forward in their respective paths, fans will be watching closely to see how their personal relationship intersects with their professional journeys in the WNBA. The public acknowledgment of the relationship not only highlights their personal connection but also adds to the broader story of their athletic achievements and challenges in the world of women’s basketball.