Wings’ Azzi Fudd sounds off on chemistry with Paige Bueckers

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd sounds off on chemistry with Paige Bueckers

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By Burtland Dixon, ClutchPoints | Last updated Apr 14, 2026 11:32 AM ET

Azzi Fudd’s path to Dallas ended where many expected it would, with the former UConn star hearing her name called first at the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Wings landed another Huskies standout, and Fudd did not hide her excitement about reuniting with Paige Bueckers.

Moments after the selection, Fudd made clear what stands out most about the pairing. She told ESPN’s Holly Rowe that playing with Bueckers again should be “a lot of fun,” then expanded on why their history matters. Fudd said Bueckers makes the game easier and noted that their prior experience together should help right away as she adjusts to the pros.

Azzi on her chemistry with Paige:
"Paige is an incredible player. Everybody knows that, she's someone that makes playing basketball with easy. I think just the prior experience knowing how to play with her, play off of her will only help going into this"pic.twitter.com/cxIU2YlOpU https://t.co/OlsfrjYnGz

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 14, 2026

Reunion in Dallas brings familiar edge

That comfort could matter fast for Dallas. Fudd joins the Wings after helping UConn pile up 54 straight wins across the last two seasons, a run that included the 2025 national title. Even though UConn’s final season together ended with a loss to South Carolina in the national semifinals, Fudd framed her college career around growth, habits, and a championship mindset she wants to carry forward.

Her production backs up the optimism. Fudd averaged 14.7 points across her UConn career while shooting 42.2% from deep. This past season, she raised that scoring mark to 17.3 points per game and added 3.1 assists. She also left as the program’s all-time leader in free throw percentage at 92.5%.

Now, Dallas gets more than a scorer. The Wings get a guard who already knows how to thrive next to Bueckers, and Fudd sounds ready to turn that chemistry into something real at the next level. Heavy-style structure and SEO best practices from the uploaded guides support leading with the reunion angle and clear stakes here.

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