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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are titans of women's basketball, captivating audiences with their unique skillset, dazzling personalities and commitment to winning.
Both Bueckers and Fudd shined in UConn colors, delivering a national championship to Geno Auriemma's squad in 2025 -- the program's first national crown since 2016. Bueckers has since taken her talents to the WNBA, earning unanimous Rookie of the Year honors with the Wings. Fudd is expected to compete for similar honors at the next level, her impressive off-ball shooting and cutting skills appearing destined to shine under the W's banner.
Bueckers and Fudd are also linked in a more deliberate way. The two are dating, having fallen for each other at some point throughout their overlapping careers.
With respect to DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley, Bueckers and Fudd are among the most popular women's basketball pairings. But just how did they come to be? And what's on the horizon for the two hoops mavens? Here's what you need to know.
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Is Paige Bueckers dating Azzi Fudd?
Bueckers and Fudd are, indeed, dating. The two were fast friends, with the former -- one year older than her partner -- playing a leading role in convincing Fudd to move to Storrs. Their relationship has flourished in the years since, much to the delight of a great many women's basketball enthusiasts.
Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd relationship timeline
Bueckers recruits Fudd
The origins of Bueckers and Fudd's relationship appear to be platonic. In Dec. 2019, Bueckers -- then a freshman with the Huskies, called on Fudd to sign a letter of intent to join her in Storrs.
— Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) December 20, 2019Bueckers' campaign worked. Fudd, her class' No. 1 prospect, committed to UConn in Nov. 2020, a little less than one year after Bueckers staked her claim.
Bueckers and Fudd room together at UConn
COVID-19 altered Bueckers and Fudd's collegiate experiences in a marked way. The duo were forced to quarantine together at Fudd's residence, with one viral TikTok clip suggesting Bueckers and Fudd were sleeping in the same room as one another.
The interaction was fairly benign, amusing Bueckers and Fudd's social media followers. It also fueled rumors that the two were a potential item.
@spam02112 hmm just girlfriend things! 🫣🫣🤭🤭 #uconnwomensbasketball #uconnwbb #collegewomensbasketball #wnba #paigebueckers #marchmadness #uconn #PAIGEBUECKERS #paigebueckersedit #pazzi #wlw #girlfriend #azzifudd #throwback #quarantinelife #fyp #fypppp #blowthisupforme #youtube #sick #paigeandazzi #overtime #dating #girlfriends #wbb ♬ original sound - spamQuarantine brought more videos, each appearing more convincing than the last that Bueckers and Fudd were more than friends. Still, they denied rumors linking them romantically.
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@pazzieditor their too cute 🥹 #azzifudd #paigebueckers #pazzi #fyp ♬ do i wanna know cover by hozier - kiss rossFudd's phone case all but confirms dating rumors
In June 2025, fans were presented with the most tangible piece of evidence linking Bueckers and Fudd together: a phone case.
Or rather, a phone case sticker. Fudd brandished an adhesive that featured a curious written message: "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend." Was this the smoking gun?
Bueckers returns the favor, holding Fudd's hand after Wings game
If Fudd's phone case was the kindling, Bueckers' hand-holding exploits were fire. The Wings standout was seen striding onto the floor with her former UConn teammate hand-in-hand after Dallas took on Phoenix in July.
@abendanphia_23 Paige and Azzi after the game mercury vs dallas 🫶🏽✨ #azzifudd #paigebueckers #dallas #pazzi #fyp ♬ original sound - wcllavihThe gesture appeared to be a proclamation of their budding romance. Suffice to say, fans took notice. Days later, Bueckers added to the mounting pile of evidence linking her and Fudd together by conspicuously signing a poster that featured the message "Azzi Fudd's Girlfriend."
@miriam.zarate Incase there is any doubt🙂↕️💜 #pazzi @Azzi Fudd @Paige Bueckers ♬ Love - Keyshia ColeBueckers leaves no doubt
During the WNBA's 2025 All-Star Weekend, Bueckers appeared on WAG talk -- the social media program that sees athletes' partners answer questions about their romance. She spoke lovingly of Fudd during the program while acknowledging that Fudd, indeed, was her girlfriend.
@wagtalk Ask and you shall receive- PAIGE BUECKERS EVERYONE 💗 @isomaddy @WNBA #WNBAAllStar2025 #paigbueckers #azzifudd #uconn #WNBA #couplegoals ♬ original sound - WAGTalkFudd draws stares with stunning outfit at Bueckers' Unrivaled game
In March 2026, Fudd turned up to one of Bueckers' Unrivaled matches dressed to the nines. The romance seems as passionate as ever all these years later.
Azzi Fudd came to SLAY 💜 pic.twitter.com/vcjgmwcp70
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) March 3, 2026Bueckers offers support for Fudd during Final Four
Unsurprisingly, Bueckers made an appearance at Fudd's Final Four contest with South Carolina. Bueckers' presence at the fixture was expected -- after all, she was only one year removed from playing with the Huskies. Nevertheless, her appearance takes on added importance given her and Fudd's romance.
UConn WBB alums Diana Taurasi and Paige Bueckers are in attendance at the UConn vs. South Carolina game tonight in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/MivTtiwBXw
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) April 3, 2026Are Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd still together?
As far as the public is concerned, Bueckers and Fudd are, indeed, still dating. There have been no reports suggesting the contrary, with Fudd recently turning up to one of Bueckers' Unrivaled matches dressed to the nines.
Did Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd break up?
There are no signs that Bueckers and Fudd broke up. They have continued to offer support for one another throughout their playing careers and appear locked in for the long-run.
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