Trending Now - Bueckers and Fudd Focus on Winning Together With Wings

WHO:

AP News - Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings, Curt Miller (Wings general manager), Arike Ogunbowale (four-time All-Star)

WHAT:

AP News - Bueckers stated that her relationship with Fudd will not affect their performance on the court.

AP News - Bueckers was the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.

AP News - The Dallas Wings tied for last place in the WNBA, with 34 losses, which was twice as many as Bueckers experienced in four seasons at UConn.

AP News - The Wings have had 13 losing records in the past 16 seasons.

WHERE:

AP News - The media day for the Wings took place at the University of Texas at Arlington.

WHEN:

AP News - The media day occurred on a Monday, 11 days after the Wings did not allow Fudd to answer a question about her relationship with Bueckers during her introductory news conference.

WHY:

AP News - Bueckers emphasized that their personal relationship is private and should not interfere with their professional responsibilities.

AP News - Fudd expressed a desire to learn from Bueckers' approach to challenges and leadership.

HOW:

AP News - Bueckers and Fudd have a history of playing together, having won a national championship at UConn, and have been described as professionals who do not let off-court matters affect their game.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 15:49 UTC)

Paige Bueckers, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, emphasized that her personal relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd will not impact their performance on the court during the Dallas Wings' media day at the University of Texas at Arlington. Bueckers, who averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game, noted that both she and Fudd have a history of playing together, including winning a national championship at UConn, and are committed to maintaining professionalism despite their off-court connection. The Wings, who have struggled with 13 losing records in the past 16 seasons, tied for last place in the WNBA last season with 34 losses, which is double the number Bueckers faced during her four years at UConn.