Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers Share Spotlight on Same Magazine Cover
Azzi Fudd begins her new season at UConn with strong momentum after helping lead the Huskies, alongside Paige Bueckers, to the national championship. Fudd scored 24 points in the title game.
In the season opener, Fudd continued her impressive form by scoring 20 points in a 79-66 victory over Louisville, playing alongside teammate Sarah Strong. She is considered a top prospect for the upcoming WNBA Draft.
Potential Reunion in the WNBA
A unique scenario could unfold with the Dallas Wings, who finished last this past season and currently hold the highest odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Long-time friends Fudd and Bueckers, with Bueckers taken No. 1 overall in the 2025 draft by the Wings, might reunite professionally.
SLAM Magazine Cover Experiences
The two UConn stars' shared history has attracted attention, especially after Fudd spoke about her evolving narrative during two separate SLAM magazine cover shoots. She explained the differences in a recent episode of her podcast, Fudd Around and Find Out.
"The first, in 2021, featured me alongside then-freshman teammate Paige Bueckers, focusing primarily on our roles as emerging basketball stars."
Azzi Fudd's Reflection
Fudd highlighted how much her story has changed on and off the court since that first shoot, emphasizing her growth and the new perspective she brings to her career.
Summary
The journey of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers reflects their rise as prominent UConn athletes with promising futures, potentially intersecting again in the professional basketball world.