WNBA Stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Announce Breakup After Year
WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have revealed they split up over a year ago in a lighthearted podcast appearance, ending months of fan speculation.
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, two standout Dallas Wings players previously regarded as a high-profile WNBA couple, have unexpectedly revealed they split up over a year ago in a lighthearted podcast announcement.
Appearing on the podcast "Fudd Around and Find Out", the athletes disclosed that the breakup actually occurred before Fudd was drafted by the Wings. Bueckers clarified that Fudd earned her spot strictly on merit, noting her incredible character and basketball talent while emphasizing that they remain good friends.
During the broadcast, the pair marked the announcement with a playful handshake routine, forming a heart shape together, breaking it apart, and bumping fists to signal their ongoing bond.
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The basketball stars, who previously starred together at Connecticut and became consecutive number-one draft picks, had largely kept details of their romance private. Their relationship drew intense media attention, even taking center stage during Fudd's introductory press conference as a Dallas player, though the couple kept their separation under wraps.
Speculation had swirled among fans, particularly after Bueckers confirmed their relationship in July 2025 and Fudd shared TikTok content featuring a phone case sticker reading "Paige Bueckers' girlfriend." Although media outlets like People magazine extensively covered their romance, fans began noticing subtle shifts by the 2026 draft night, where the duo attended separately without posting joint photos.
