‘We’re still cool’: Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm split and reject WNBA draft speculation
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirmed they ended their romantic relationship over a year ago, before Fudd was drafted by the Dallas Wings, dispelling rumors that their relationship influenced the team's draft decision.
- Both players emphasized that Fudd was selected as the No. 1 pick due to her talent and achievements, not because of her past relationship with Bueckers, and they remain friends and professional teammates.
- The pair have faced significant social media hostility and negative messages directed at them and their families, prompting them to address the situation publicly and ask for privacy and respect.
- Bueckers and Fudd played together at UConn, winning the national championship in 2025, and reunited professionally with the Wings, contributing to the team's record 27-win season and playoff appearance.
- Despite their breakup, both players maintain a supportive friendship and professional relationship, focusing on their basketball careers and mutual respect.
