Overview
- Bueckers and Fudd announced on Friday that they ended their romantic relationship more than a year earlier during an episode of Fudd’s podcast, Fudd Around and Find Out.
- Both players said the split occurred before the 2026 WNBA draft, and they stressed that Fudd’s No. 1 selection by the Dallas Wings was based on merit.
- They emphasized they have kept their personal history separate from on-court roles and will continue to be professional teammates for Dallas after a 2026 season that produced a franchise-record 27 wins and a playoff appearance.
- The pair asked fans to stop harassing their friends and family, said they remain friends, and indicated they expect to move on with their personal lives while staying focused on their careers.
- The women first played together at UConn from 2021–25 and went public with their relationship in 2025, context that reporters say helps explain why the clarification was issued now to correct public narratives.