Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd dominated opponents at UConn since 2019. Buckers left the Huskies when she was selected No. 1 overall by the Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Fudd remains at UConn after deciding not to enter this year's draft field. For years, fans had seen their friendship develop, and it paid dividends on the court. Once Bueckers was drafted, though, Fudd revealed that the two were dating. Despite denying the rumors for years, she and Bueckers have both now confirmed that they are in fact an item.
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Here is more on the relationship timeline between Bueckers and Fudd.
Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd relationship timeline
Bueckers recruits Fudd
We don't know exactly when the two started dating. Rumors began after Bueckers was outspoken in her recruitment of Fudd, which could have just been friendly. Fudd was, after all, the top player in her recruiting class, so of course Bueckers would want her to come to UConn.
— Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) December 20, 2019
Bueckers and Fudd room together at UConn
When the teammates were forced to quarantine during COVID-19, they chose to do so together at Fudd's house. One viral TikTok clip suggested that the two were sleeping in the same room together after there was concern that one of them was sick.
While it's unclear the exact living arrangements, it added fuel to the relationship fire.
@user2535442211 hmm just girlfriend things! 🫣🫣🤭🤭 #uconnwomensbasketball #uconnwbb #collegewomensbasketball #wnba #paigebueckers #marchmadness #uconn #PAIGEBUECKERS #paigebueckersedit #pazzi #wlw #girlfriend #azzifudd #throwback #quarantinelife #fyp #fypppp #blowthisupforme #youtube #sick #paigeandazzi #overtime #dating #girlfriends #wbb ♬ original sound - user2535442211
There was also another video of the two, after they had gotten sick, sleeping intertwined on the couch. Still, they denied rumors they were a couple.
@pazzieditor their too cute 🥹 #azzifudd #paigebueckers #pazzi #fyp ♬ do i wanna know cover by hozier - kiss ross
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Azzi Fudd phone case
Fudd took to Instagram to give a shoutout to the person who was doing her hair. In the picture, fans were quick to notice that her phone case had words on it. When you mirrored the picture, it read "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend."
This marked the first time that the couple was confirmed to be together.
Bueckers confirms she is dating Fudd
Dallas took on Phoenix in early July. After the game, a fan caught a look at the couple holding hands.
@ab14_23 Paige and Azzi after the game mercury vs dallas 🫶🏽✨ #azzifudd #paigebueckers #dallas #pazzi #fyp ♬ original sound - wcllavih
Another fan had made a sign that said "Azzi Fudd's Girlfriend" with a space for someone to sign it on the line. Bueckers, of course, signed it.
@miriam.zarate Incase there is any doubt🙂↕️💜 #pazzi @Azzi Fudd @Paige Bueckers ♬ Love - Keyshia Cole
Bueckers was interviewed in Indianapolis ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. She was asked questions about Fudd, with the intro being, "How well do you know your girlfriend?"
@wagtalk Ask and you shall receive- PAIGE BUECKERS EVERYONE 💗 @isomaddy @WNBA #WNBAAllStar2025 #paigbueckers #azzifudd #uconn #WNBA #couplegoals ♬ original sound - wagtalk