Azzi Fudd was drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, reuniting her with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers. Bueckers expressed her pride and excitement, applauding and smiling at the moment.
How Paige Bueckers reacted to Azzi Fudd getting drafted to the Wings
It was quite the night for Azzi Fudd, with the UConn star becoming the 2026 WNBA Draft first overall pick -- the Dallas Wings took her.
And that meant Fudd would join former college teammate Paige Bueckers, who has said in the past that the two were dating. So how did Bueckers react? Fans wanted to know since we haven't heard a detail as of late about their relationship.
The answer is: Bueckers looked so proud. Cameras caught her applauding and smiling. It's perhaps both an on-court and off-court reaction all wrapped into one -- the Wings get an upgrade and Bueckers gets to play with Fudd again.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Ta’Niya Latson of South Carolina arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204778
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Courtney Williams arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202546
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Luciana Kristen arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202511
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Jazlyn Guerra arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202315
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Hannah O'Flynn arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271201917
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Flau jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206479
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Marta Suarez of Spain arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206712
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Olivia Miles of TCU arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206738
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207040
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Brittney Elena arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207970
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Lauren Betts of UCLA arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207914
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Madina Okot of Kenya arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207697
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Awa Fam Thiam of Spain arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207107
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Ta’Niya Latson of South Carolina arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204778
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Courtney Williams arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202546
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Luciana Kristen arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202511
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Jazlyn Guerra arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202315
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Hannah O'Flynn arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271201917
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Flau jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206479
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Marta Suarez of Spain arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206712
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Olivia Miles of TCU arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206738
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207040
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Brittney Elena arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207970
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Lauren Betts of UCLA arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207914
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Madina Okot of Kenya arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207697
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Awa Fam Thiam of Spain arrives prior to 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 Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207107
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This article originally appeared on For The Win: Paige Bueckers reacts to Azzi Fudd at WNBA Draft as Wings take her
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