WNBA Star Paige Bueckers Confirms Romance with Azzi Fudd

Paige Bueckers, a prominent player in the WNBA, has openly acknowledged her relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd after months of speculation. She shared the news during an interview on the orange carpet at the WNBA All-Star event.

In the interview, Bueckers confidently answered a series of questions about Fudd, demonstrating her close knowledge of her partner. The quiz covered Fudd’s high school, her accolade as Gatorade Player of the Year, her class rank, and her collegiate debut year. The last question asked about Fudd’s phone case, which displayed her status as Paige’s girlfriend, a reference to a viral Instagram story from June. Bueckers confirmed the relationship by stating, “Azzi Fudd.”

She also revealed that Fudd is involved in her game-day preparations, specifically choosing her sneakers, and expressed her trust in her partner to make a crucial shot in a high-pressure situation. Fans responded enthusiastically, flooding the comments with excitement over her confirmation.

Rumors about their romance have circulated since they won the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament together in April. This month, they were spotted sporting matching necklaces and holding hands, further fueling speculation.

Bueckers recently played into the fan rumors by posting a picture with Fudd on her Instagram story, captioned with three hot face emojis. She discussed her trust in Fudd in a playful manner during the interview, indicating a personal and romantic connection. Since graduating from UConn in May 2024 and being the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Bueckers continues to share glimpses of her life, with Fudd pursuing her final college season and an MBA program.