Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the inseparable duo from UConn and the Dallas Wings, just dropped a bombshell that ends months of fan speculation: they are not dating anymore. And get this, it’s not a fresh breakup. The pair spilled the tea on Fudd’s podcast, “Fudd Around and Find Out,” revealing they actually split over a year ago. That means all those “drafted because of Bueckers” narratives? Totally false.
“We’re Not Together Anymore,” Bueckers Declares
Forget everything you thought you knew about their romance. Bueckers laid it out, clear as day: “We’re not together anymore. It’s been a while, it’s been like over a year.” This means when the Wings picked Fudd No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, it had absolutely nothing to do with her relationship with Bueckers. Paige herself shot down that idea, saying, “We were not together before she got drafted, so all those narratives can go to bed. She was not drafted because she was my girlfriend. She was drafted because she deserved it. She’s an amazing human, amazing basketball player.” That’s the kind of blunt honesty you gotta respect. The good news? These two are pros. They “played an entire season together. We’re the utmost professional, we care about basketball,” Bueckers added. That commitment to the game, even after a personal split, speaks volumes about their character.
Beyond the Breakup: Navigating Life and the League
It’s not just about their split, it’s about the noise surrounding it. Bueckers and Fudd were seriously frustrated with people using them to tear down other players, teammates, or loved ones. “Why would you tear people down to lift us up?” Bueckers asked, underlining how much they stand against that kind of negativity. They also offered a glimpse into *why* things ended, talking about “seasons” in life and two people simply being at different points. But here’s the kicker: they are 100% committed to being friends and teammates. “We still support each other, we’re still going to be great friends, we’re still going to be great teammates, we’re going to be professionals,” Bueckers said. They’re ready to move on, have other friends, and keep having a good time without being “punished for that.”
Their first season together on the Wings was actually a success. With strong performances from Bueckers, Fudd, and Jessica Shephard, the Wings punched their ticket back to the postseason for the first time since 2023. Bueckers even snagged her second straight All-WNBA second-team nod. Fudd also landed an impressive… well, the article cuts off there, but you know she was balling out. These two are focused on winning, period.
What’s Next for the Dallas Duo?
So, what does this mean for the Wings? It means their two star players are committed to being professional teammates, despite their past romance being over. It means the focus can, and should, be on their game, their talent, and their push to bring a championship to Dallas. These two showed last season they can get it done on the court together. The drama is officially put to bed, and now it’s all about basketball. You gotta respect their candor, and you can bet their opponents will still have their hands full trying to guard them, together or apart.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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