It’s the moment LGBTQ+ fans everywhere have been buzzing about: WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers has officially confirmed that she’s dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd.
After months of speculation fueled by flirty TikToks, sweet Instagram stories, and even a custom phone case that all but shouted “hard launch,” Bueckers put the rumors to rest once and for all. During an interview with WAG Talk on the orange carpet at the WNBA All-Star weekend, she introduced Fudd as her “girlfriend” — sending fans into a frenzy of joy.
The moment came during a lighthearted trivia game titled, “How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?” The Dallas Wings guard beamed with pride as she correctly answered a series of questions about Fudd’s basketball career — from the year she earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors to her recruiting ranking and the iconic slogan on her mom’s T-shirt at the NCAA title game (“Fudd Around and Find Out,” for the record). The only question that tripped her up? Which WNBA team had drafted Fudd’s mom.
But the real headline moment came at the very end, when the interviewer prompted, “Okay, girlfriend reveal, it’s…”
With a huge smile, Bueckers declared: “Azzi Fudd.”
@espnw Paige doesn’t miss on the court or when answering questions about Azzi Fudd 🫶(via @wagtalk @isomaddy @Enjoy Basketball)
The official confirmation was met with excitement across social media. One fan wrote, “I’m so proud of Paige for sharing her truth.” Another joked, “Everyone shocked but it’s like finding a fork in a kitchen — we knew!” And many others expressed relief, saying they’d waited for confirmation before assuming anything.
Though the clues had been there for a while, this marks the first time Paige Bueckers has publicly spoken about her relationship with Fudd. And with that, the internet collectively cheered: welcome to the family!
