During the interview, the host asked, “How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?” Paige Bueckers responded with a smile, confidently answering a series of questions about Azzi Fudd from her high school and accolades to her ranking, her father’s college team, and even the message on her phone case.
That phone case moment quickly went viral. It read: “Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend.” When the host playfully prompted a “girlfriend reveal,” Paige didn’t hesitate: “Azzi Fudd.” It was a clear and public confirmation — under the spotlight and on camera.
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Fans went wild online. One commented, “GIRLFRIEND, we’ve come a long way,” while another wrote, “She’s cheesing mad hard too that’s her girl fr.”
The Backstory: How the Relationship Came to Light
Paige and Azzi first bonded as teammates at UConn, playing key roles in the school’s 2025 NCAA Championship run. After Paige was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings and Azzi returned to UConn for a fifth season, their relationship began to surface publicly.
In April, Azzi posted a selfie showing her phone case that read “Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend,” sparking online chatter. By July, they were spotted holding hands at a Dallas Wings road game, sporting matching “A” and “P” necklaces, and attending the 2025 ESPYs side by side. Paige even shared a photo of Azzi from the ESPY red carpet on her Instagram Story complete with heart-eyes emojis.
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