Paige Bueckers makes it official with long-rumored girlfriend Azzi Fudd
A surprising confession came on Thursday night, July 17, during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All‑Star weekend in Indianapolis. Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, 23, paused a light‑hearted WAG Talk interview on the orange carpet to answer questions about her 'D1 girlfriend.
' The playful quiz suddenly took a serious turn when Paige Bueckers replied with a name and confirming long‑standing rumors. The crowd buzzed as fans realized this was more than a tease. What started as an entertaining moment turned into a public acknowledgment of a relationship that fans have speculated about for months.
Paige Bueckers and
Azzi Fudd
confirm their relationship
During the interview, the host asked, 'How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?' Paige Bueckers smiled and confidently answered questions about Azzi Fudd and details like her high school, awards, ranking, dad's college team, even what her phone case said.
The phone case, a viral moment, read 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend.' When the host prompted, 'Girlfriend reveal—it's…?' Paige Bueckers answered simply: 'Azzi Fudd.' This was her moment of confirmation, under bright lights and live cameras.
Fans celebrated online. On social platforms, one wrote, 'GIRLFRIEND, we've come a long way,' while another added, 'She's cheesing mad hard too, that's her girl fr.'.
The Backstory and Clues of Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd ralationship
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were first teammates at UConn, where they helped win the 2025 NCAA Championship.
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After Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft for the Dallas Wings and Azzi Fudd stayed at UConn for a fifth college season, their off‑court bond grew public.
In April, Azzi Fudd shared a selfie showing her phone case saying 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend,' fueling speculation. In July, they appeared holding hands at a Wings road game, wore matching 'A' and 'P' necklaces, and attended the 2025 ESPYs together. Paige Bueckers posted Azzi Fudd's photo from the ESPY red carpet on her Instagram story with heart‑eyed emojis.
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