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Paige Bueckersâ heartwarming reaction to Azzi Fudd reunion with Dallas Wings
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Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, with her former teammate Paige Bueckers in attendance. The two, who are dating, shared a heartwarming moment celebrating their reunion and aspirations for future championships together.
History was made at the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City on Monday night, when the Dallas Wings selected former UConn womenâs basketball star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick.
Fuddâs former teammates were all in attendance to show their support for the All-American guard and 2025 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player on her big day, including reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers and Fudd, who previously confirmed they are dating, will now aim to win another championship together.
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After Fudd was selected and discussed what it meant to be reunited with Bueckers, Paige was all smiles in the crowd in a heartwarming moment.
Paige Bueckers' reaction to Azzi Fudd getting drafted to the same WNBA team as her đ„
Back-to-back No. 1 picks from UConn to Dallas! pic.twitter.com/oUEMOy421U
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Not only was the Dallas reunion a special one for personal reasons, but it made draft history. It marked the first time that college teammates were selected No. 1 overall in consecutive drafts.
It was the second time that UConn teammates were drafted No. 1 overall in back-to-back years.
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We will get our first look at Bueckers and Fudd back on the court together on Thursday, April 30, when they travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
Just nine days later, the two women will play in their first WNBA regular season together when they run it back against the Fever on Saturday, May 9. Itâs going to be exciting to see what the duo can do together in their second stint as teammates.
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Q&A
Who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings.
What was Paige Bueckers' reaction to Azzi Fudd's selection in the WNBA Draft?
Paige Bueckers was all smiles in the crowd, expressing her support and joy for Azzi Fudd's selection.
Are Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers in a relationship?
Yes, Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers have confirmed that they are dating.