Overview

• Paige Bueckers confirmed she is dating Azzi Fudd during a WAG Talk interview on July 17 in Indianapolis ahead of the All-Star Game.
• The announcement capped months of fan speculation fueled by social-media clues, including matching outfits, selfies and Fudd’s “Paige Bueckers’ girlfriend” phone case.
• The pair won the 2025 NCAA championship together at UConn before Bueckers entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick and earned All-Star honors.
• Fudd opted out of the 2025 WNBA draft to return to UConn for her final collegiate season and unveiled a new weekly podcast for behind-the-scenes access.
• Their public acknowledgment represents a milestone for LGBTQ visibility in women’s basketball as both athletes embark on new career chapters.