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2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd goes to Wings at No. 1, says chemistry with Paige Bueckers makes the fit 'easy'
CBS Sports —
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Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in WNBA draft as salaries skyrocket; UCLA makes history
CNN —
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Wings select UConn star Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in WNBA draft
The Japan Times —
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Fudd drafted No. 1, will join Bueckers in Dallas
ESPN —
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Wings take Azzi Fudd with top WNBA draft pick in reunion for Paige Bueckers
NY Post —
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Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2026 WNBA Draft as UConn star teams up with girlfriend Paige Bueckers
Daily Mail —
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2026 WNBA Draft: How much will No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd make in her rookie season with the Dallas Wings?
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Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers' relationship, explained: Star couple primed to be teammates again in WNBA
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See Paige Bueckers' Immediate Reaction to Wings Drafting Azzi Fudd at No. 1
Newsweek —
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd taken No. 1 overall in WNBA Draft
Boston Globe —
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1
The Dallas Wings selected UConn star Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, reuniting her with college teammate Paige Bueckers.
The draft took place at Hudson Yards amid a transformed financial landscape for the league.
Fudd's selection highlights the increasing salaries and commercial interest in women's professional basketball.
Other top picks included Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice from national champion UCLA, which set a record with five first-round selections.
Dallas Wings
American professional women's basketball team based in Arlington, Texas
American professional women's basketball team based in Arlington, Texas
Women's National Basketball Association
Professional women's basketball league in the United States
Professional women's basketball league in the United States
Paige Bueckers
American basketball player (born 2001)
American basketball player (born 2001)
University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire, UK
University of Lancashire, UK