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Paige Bueckers rocks shorts pregame fit amid Azzi Fudd ‘girlfriend’ news

The Dallas Wings star shows up in a causal look in Washington D.C. after her former teammate and bestie made waves with a post.
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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends against the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends against the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. | Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Paige Bueckers just wants to ball no matter what. The Dallas Wings superstar rookie showed up for Sunday’s game at the Washington Mystics in a causal fit amid “girlfriend” news with former UConn Huskies star teammate Azzi Fudd going viral.

Bueckers, 23, was the first pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft on a night where Fudd joined her in an unrecognizable makeover look, followed by a black sparkly dress at Bueckers’ after-party.

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Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, UConn women's basketball
Fudd and Bueckers | UConn women's basketball/Instagram

Bueckers has her own style as well, rocking a “business casual” fit before her pro return to Connecticut, and a flashy Nike Project F.R.O.G. track suit before another.

Fudd, who stayed another year for the national champs, posted a selfie on Saturday with a message on her phone cover that said, “Paige Bueckers’ girlfriend” on it, hinting that the besties might be even more than friends. Fudd also showed up on Friday rocking a Bueckers Wings jersey and posing with her.

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On Sunday, amid all that, Bueckers strolled in wearing a button-up shirt unbuttoned and some basketball shorts while walking into the arena in Washington D.C.

Bueckers is averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game entering Sunday.

She looks focused and ready to ball as always. The Mystics could be in for a long day.

Paige Buecker
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Matt Ryan
MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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