Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd open up on relationship for first time in doc
Key Points:
- Dallas Wings players Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd revealed in a new Apple TV docuseries that their romantic relationship began while they were teammates at UConn, describing a unique spark beyond friendship.
- The pair, who won the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball championship together, kept their relationship private but known within their close circles during their college years.
- Tensions between Bueckers and UConn coach Geno Auriemma were highlighted in the series, with Auriemma emphasizing Bueckers’ loyalty and leadership challenges on the team.
- Both players were reunited professionally when Fudd was drafted first overall by Dallas Wings in 2026, and Bueckers stated their personal relationship remains private and separate from their professional conduct.
- Fudd is set to miss the rest of the current season due to a right knee procedure, having averaged 13.1 points and made history as the first rookie to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.