Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers Confirm They Broke Up Over a Year Ago

When the Dallas Wings reached for Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the move sparked a flurry of chatter. Not only did the Wings bypass the projected Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, they also reunited Fudd with former UConn star Paige Bueckers, who had publicly confirmed they were dating during her rookie season.

Media outlets scrambled to decide whether the duo’s personal history deserved any mention at all. ESPN, for one, largely sidestepped the question, while other writers wrestled with how much of their private lives should bleed into the coverage of a professional league.

Fast‑forward to the end of the 2026 season. The Wings secured the seventh seed, only to bow out in a heartbreaking playoff series. Injuries slowed Fudd down, but the buzz around her and Bueckers’ relationship faded—until Friday’s episode of the "Fudd Around and Find Out" podcast.

In the unscripted conversation, both athletes set the record straight. "We’re not together anymore. It’s been… over a year," Bueckers said, a hint of relief in her voice. "We wanted to share that because everybody seemed to be like, ‘Oh my god, they’re teammates, how is this going to work?’"

Fudd echoed the sentiment, adding, "She was not drafted because she was my girlfriend. She was drafted because she deserves it. She’s an amazing human, an amazing basketball player." The pair stressed that they had already been apart long before the draft took place, effectively putting the rumor mill to rest.

The two also made it clear they’re still on good terms. "We’re still friends, still cool," Bueckers continued. "We played an entire season together, we’re the utmost professionals, we care about basketball, and we’re still friends."

For fans who had followed the “Pazzi” romance since July 2025—when Bueckers first disclosed their relationship on the WAG Talk series—this revelation feels like a chapter closing. Both athletes emphasized that the focus should be on the court, not on lingering gossip.

"Sometimes in life there are just seasons," Bueckers reflected. "Two people can be at different points. We still support each other, we’ll be great teammates, we’ll be professionals."

As the Wings look ahead to the next season, the narrative shifts back to the game itself. The duo’s honesty offers a refreshing reminder that athletes, like anyone else, can move past personal chapters while staying committed to their craft.