WNBA teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have shockingly revealed they split more than a year ago in probably the most giggly breakup announcement of all time.
Appearing on the "Fudd Around and Find Out" podcast ... the couple announced the split happened before Azzi was even drafted to the Dallas Wings.
Paige said ... "She was not drafted because she was my girlfriend. She was drafted because she deserved it. She's an amazing human, amazing basketball player. And we're still friends, we're still cool."
Paige Bueckers just drew a line in the sand with Dallas media members ... telling them her relationship with fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd is off limits.
The WNBA superstar kick-started her media day availability by making an announcement -- she will not speak on her romance with her now-teammate.
"Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi's personal relationship is nobody's business but our own."
"Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi's personal relationship is nobody's business but our own," Bueckers said. "And what we choose to share is completely up to us."
She went on to say they have both held themselves to high standards as professionals ... and they have never let their personal lives affect what happens on the court.
Paige Bueckers made plenty of headlines for her skills on the court as a member of the Dallas Wings ... but now she's getting attention for her love life!
The professional basketball player hard-launched her relationship with college basketball star Azzi Fudd during an interview with "WAG Talk" that went down during a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event.
We're going to take a look at the background of the pro athlete's significant other and see just how their relationship blossomed off the court.
Azzi Comes From An Athletic Background
It turns out Fudd comes from an athletic background, as her mother was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs in 2001, while her father played basketball for American University, according to Bleacher Report.
The athlete's parents even tied the knot in a wedding ceremony held on a basketball court, during which the guests were asked to wear athletic shoes -- how's that for foreshadowing?
Fudd was later named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2019 for her prowess on the court.
The athlete was one of the first girls to attend Stephen Curry's SC30 Select Camp, where she was recognized for her ability to make three-point shots, according to ESPN.
Her College Basketball Career Had Ups And Downs
Azzi signed on to play for the University of Connecticut's Huskies, and she made a name for herself as a formidable shooting guard in her freshman and sophomore seasons, despite working through various injuries.
However, her junior season was cut short when she tore her ACL and meniscus and had to take time off to deal with her injuries.
Fudd came back strong during the Huskies' 2024-2025 season, which saw the team win the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament -- and she was named the team's Most Outstanding Player.
Although she would have likely been a top prospect for the WNBA, she chose to return to UConn for its 2025-2026 season, which she said would allow her to "work on everything I need to work on," according to ESPN.
Fudd And Bueckers Knew Each Other For Years Before They Started Dating
Fudd and Bueckers have had plenty of time to get to know each other over the years -- they were teammates at UConn for several years.
Speculation about the state of their relationship began to swirl in mid-2025, and they were spotted while holding hands in June, according to Page Six.
On top of that, Bueckers shared an image of Fudd at the ESPYs on her Instagram Story in July with three sweating-face emojis in a not-so-subtle move, according to Parade.
The pair's fans didn't have to wait long after that for an official confirmation ... as Bueckers specifically stated that Fudd was her girlfriend at the All-Star Event.
Paige Bueckersis finally putting all the speculation to rest ... confirming she is, in fact, dating her former UConn teammate, Azzi Fudd!!
The Dallas Wings star took part in a Q&A with WAG Talk at a WNBA All-Star event on Thursday ... when she was quizzed on how well she knows her partner.
23-year-old Bueckers didn't shy away from the challenge ... and had the correct answer for almost every round -- nailing facts about Fudd's family history and basketball career.
