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See Paige Bueckers' Immediate Reaction to Wings Drafting Azzi Fudd at No. 1

See Paige Bueckers' Immediate Reaction to Wings Drafting Azzi Fudd at No. 1

Summary

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd from UConn as the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Fudd's former teammate, Paige Bueckers, who plays for the Wings, showed excitement about their reunion. Bueckers and Fudd previously played together at UConn and won a national championship.

Key Facts

  • The Dallas Wings picked Azzi Fudd as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
  • Paige Bueckers, a current Wings player, reacted happily to the pick.
  • Bueckers and Fudd played together for four years at UConn.
  • The pair won a national championship with UConn last April.
  • Fudd mentioned she looks forward to playing with Bueckers again.
  • Despite Bueckers' strong individual season, the Wings finished with a poor record last year.
  • The team signed additional key players in free agency, aiming for better results in 2026.
  • Fans are excited to see Bueckers and Fudd as teammates again.

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