Dallas Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have publicly confirmed their romantic relationship in a new Apple TV docuseries.
The announcement marks a significant moment for two of the most visible athletes in women's professional basketball. By sharing their story, the pair intends to break years of public speculation and empower other women through their visibility.
Bueckers and Fudd developed their bond while playing for the University of Connecticut, a program that has secured 12 national titles [3]. The couple has been dating since June 2026 [2]. While their chemistry was evident on the court during their collegiate years, they chose to keep their private lives away from the spotlight until now.
The athletes have also achieved a rare professional milestone together. Both Bueckers and Fudd were selected as the No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings in consecutive years, specifically in 2026 and 2026 [1]. This pairing has made the Wings one of the most discussed teams in the league.
In the docuseries, the couple said they wanted to speak about their relationship on their own terms. They said the decision to go public was a conscious choice to control their own narrative after years of rumors. The series focuses on their transition from UConn teammates to professional partners in both their personal and athletic lives.
The docuseries arrives as the WNBA continues to see a surge in global popularity. The visibility of high-profile players sharing personal stories is seen as a way to deepen the connection between the league and its expanding fan base.
“The couple has been dating since June 2026.”
The public confirmation of this relationship by two consecutive No. 1 draft picks signals a shift in the cultural landscape of professional sports. As the WNBA grows in commercial power, athletes are increasingly leveraging high-production platforms like Apple TV to manage their personal brands and social identities independently of traditional sports media.
