The Dallas Wings just landed the ultimate draft-day duo. With the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the franchise selected sharpshooting guard Azzi Fudd, reuniting her with her girlfriend and former UConn teammate, Paige Bueckers.

The moment was pure electricity. As Fudd's name was called in New York City, the room erupted, and cameras captured Bueckers beaming from the audience. "I’m excited to play again with Paige," Fudd told ESPN immediately after the selection. "She’s an incredible person, an incredible player, and it’s gonna be a lot of fun."

This reunion has been years in the making. The pair first met as teenagers at a USA Basketball U16 national team tryout in 2017, forging a bond that led to a gold medal and, eventually, a national championship at UConn in 2025. They publicly confirmed their relationship that same summer, instantly becoming one of sports' most celebrated couples.

Now, they're set to bring their chemistry to the professional court in Dallas. For Fudd, the advice from Bueckers and other peers has been clear: savor the historic moment, stay confident, and do what got you here. It's a new chapter for two of basketball's brightest stars, and their journey together is just getting started.