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WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd No. 1

WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd No. 1

The Dallas Wings selected UConn star Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, reuniting her with former college teammate Paige Bueckers.

The draft took place amid a transformed financial landscape for the league following a landmark labor agreement that significantly increased rookie salaries.

UCLA set a new record with six players selected, including three in the first round.

The event also featured the inaugural picks for expansion franchises in Toronto and Portland.

Aussie duo picked in WNBA draft as Fudd goes first overall
ABC News — Apr 14, 05:08 AM
2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd goes to Wings at No. 1, says chemistry with Paige Bueckers makes the fit 'easy'
CBS Sports — Apr 14, 04:20 AM
Wings select UConn star Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in WNBA draft
The Japan Times — Apr 14, 02:18 AM
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in WNBA draft as salaries skyrocket; UCLA makes history
CNN — Apr 14, 01:02 AM
WNBA draft: where will Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and other top prospects land? – live
The Guardian — Apr 13, 22:00 PM
Wings take Azzi Fudd with top WNBA draft pick in reunion for Paige Bueckers
NY Post — Apr 14, 01:37 AM
UCLA sets record with five first-round draft picks
ESPN — Apr 14, 02:48 AM
Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick
CBC — Apr 14, 00:17 AM
Fudd drafted No. 1, will join Bueckers in Dallas
ESPN — Apr 14, 00:26 AM
UConn’s Azzi Fudd taken No. 1 overall in WNBA Draft
Boston Globe — Apr 14, 01:35 AM

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Azzi Fudd
American basketball player

Dallas Wings
American professional women's basketball team based in Arlington, Texas

2026 WNBA draft
Basketball player selection

Paige Bueckers
American basketball player (born 2001)

University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire, UK