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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WNBA star Paige Bueckers confirms relationship with 'D1 girlfriend,' Azzi Fudd
On the heels of being named a WNBA All-Star, Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers confirmed she is officially off the market after discussing her girlfriend in a recent interview. During an interview with WAG Talk, a popular social media brand highlighting "wives and girlfriends" of professional athletes, Bueckers was asked a series of questions about her "D1 girlfriend." At the end of the line of questioning, she identified her partner as her former UConn Huskies teammate Azzi Fudd. Bueckers and Fudd played together at UConn for four seasons, with the two winning an NCAA Championship this year. The questions asked by WAG Talk ranged from Fudd's basketball career to the text on the UConn guard's phone case, which Bueckers affectionately said reads: "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend". A trio of rookies, consisting of Bueckers and Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen, are slated to play in the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Indiana Fever's arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. 'We were worried for a second there' Underneath the WAG Talk interview, TikTok users flooded the comment section, with one of them calling Bueckers' announcement a "hard launch." "ok this is like THE REALL hard launch," the user commented. NaLyssa Smith, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces, commented underneath the interview: "awwwwww my baby's all grown up." Gatorade, which named Fudd its 2018-19 National Player of the Year, also chimed in on the fun in the comment section, writing, "We were worried for a second there," seemingly joking about how long it took Bueckers to answer some of the questions in the video. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
WNBA star Paige Bueckers confirms she's dating former teammate Azzi Fudd
WNBA star Paige Bueckers confirmed she's dating her former teammate Azzi Fudd, and fans are calling it a 'hard launch.' During a July 17 interview with WAG Talk, the Dallas Wings guard was asked to answer a few questions about her 'D1 girlfriend,' and at the end, she revealed the person she was referring to was Fudd, her former UConn Huskies teammate. Some of the questions Bueckers answered were about Fudd's basketball career, her family and the writing that's on Fudd's phone case, which says 'Paige Bueckers' girlfriend' — and she answered them with a smile. In the comments, fans said they were happy for the couple. 'Ok this is like THE REALL hard launch 😭,' one person wrote. 'She cheesing mad hard too, that's her girl fr,' another said. A third added, 'This interviewer deserves a raise... I dream for nights like this.' Gatorade, who named Fudd its 2018-19 National Player of the Year, also got in on the fun. In the comments, the brand seemingly joked about how long it took Bueckers to answer some of the questions. In the video, she would sometimes take a moment to think about her answer before saying it out loud. 'We were worried for a second there,' Gatorade's account wrote. After answering a series of questions about what WAG Talk described as her 'D1 girlfriend,' Bueckers was asked to do a 'girlfriend reveal.' 'Azzi Fudd,' the athlete answered with a smile. In June, eagle-eyed fans noticed Fudd's phone case appeared to read 'Paige Bueckers' girlfriend.'
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Paige Bueckers reveals she's dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd
Paige Bueckers passed the test — and a WNBA-UConn relationship is publicly confirmed. On Thursday, the 2025 WNBA No.1 overall pick was asked a series of questions about her former teammate and long-time rumored girlfriend, Azzi Fudd, during an interview with WAG Talk while on the orange carpet during an event for the league's All-Star weekend. 'How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?' the interviewer asked as a smile quickly grew on Bueckers' face. The Wings star went on to correctly answer questions such as where Fudd went to high school, the year she was named Gatorade Player of the Year, her rank in the class of 202 and the year in which she made her first collegiate start. 4 Paige Buckers answers questions about Azzi Fudd on the orange red carpet of a WNBA All-Star event on Thursday. Instagram @espnw She also nailed questions about what college Fudd's dad played basketball for, the basketball player she was named after and the award she won for her national championship performance. Finally, Bueckers was also asked about what Fudd's phone case says, which was revealed to say 'Paige Buckers' girlfriend' in a viral Instagram story in June. Bueckers confirmed the phone case and the WAG Talk interview ended with the standard question 'Girlfriend reveal it's…' and the former UConn star confirmed, 'Azzi Fudd.' 4 Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are seen at 'Good Morning America' on April 16, 2025 in New York City. GC Images 4 Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York. WWD via Getty Images The pair have been long rumored to be in a relationship after they won a national championship together in April and many of their fans were satisfied to have it all confirmed. Prior to Thursday night, Bueckers also teased a confirmation of the relationship. Following the ESPYs on Wednesday, she shared a photo of Fudd on the red carpet on her Instagram Story, along with three hot face emojis, per Parade. Bueckers also answered several other questions on the orange carpet, including one asking her if her life was on the line, who would she let take a last second shot to save her. She quickly said, 'I'm picking Azzi Fudd.' 4 Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd speak with the media at the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Div I Women's Championship Final Four game between UConn Huskies and UCLA Bruins on April 4, 2025. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fudd passed on the WNBA draft in April to pursue another year at UConn, where she will be a graduate student. She was expected to be a first-round pick, but still attended the draft with Bueckers. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 13.6 points per game and led her team with a 43.6 clip from beyond the arc.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Are Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd dating? All you need to know about couple who just made it official
They met as teens at a USA Basketball camp, became college teammates at UConn, and now they have confirmed what fans have suspected for years: Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are officially dating. The announcement came during a WNBA All-Star event in Indianapolis on July 17, when Bueckers proudly named Fudd as her 'D1 girlfriend.' For fans, it was the confirmation of a slow-build love story that's been taking place in plain sight, whether they were on the court or the grass. 'It's Azzi Fudd': Bueckers confirms long-rumored romance The reveal happened during a WAG Talk segment, where Bueckers was quizzed on how well she knows her girlfriend. She nailed every question—Fudd's high school, her awards, even the message on her phone case. The case in question was shown in a viral selfie weeks earlier, and read: 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend.' The hint was hard to ignore. But now, it's no longer just a hint. When prompted for a name, Bueckers answered clearly: 'Azzi Fudd.' Fans celebrated in the TikTok's comment section, noting the lengthy journey from rumor to reality, saying they 'prayed for times like this' and that the duo had 'come a long way.' A few even pointed out that Bueckers, while talking about Fudd, 'was smiling so hard the whole time.' A public relationship built on private history Bueckers and Fudd go way back—before the viral selfies and All-Star carpets. They were friends and teammates at UConn, where Bueckers reportedly played a key role in recruiting Fudd to the program. Their connection deepened through championship runs, rehab sessions, and constant support. When they're not on the hardwood, the two have been spotted arm in arm at Dallas Wings games, FaceTiming in cowboy fits, and rocking matching 'A' and 'P' necklaces. Fudd, still at UConn for her final collegiate season, continues to share clips of their life together—playful TikToks, sideline cuddles, and mid-season visits. Now that the romance is official, fans will be cheering the couple on for more than one reason: on-court wins and off-court representation.
