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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Paige Bueckers' net worth, girlfriend reveal and road to WNBA glory
Image: Paige Bueckers is officially living her best life on and off the court. The reigning 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year is bringing style, swagger, and serious game to the Dallas Wings. But the buzz is that she's now confirmed a romantic relationship with none other than her former UConn teammate and fellow star guard, Azzi Fudd. That reveal came during All-Star Weekend in July 2025 on WAG Talk's orange-carpet quiz titled 'How well do you know your D‑1 girlfriend?' When asked to name who she was dating, Bueckers grinned and said, 'Azzi Fudd' — officially ending months of speculation sparked by viral hints like Fudd's phone case declaring 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend', matching necklaces, cozy selfies, and public outings together. Their connection goes way back—they first bonded at USA Basketball camps as teenagers, played side by side at UConn, and helped lead the Huskies to their 2025 national championship. With Azzi set to return to college in 2025–26 and eyeing the WNBA in 2026, the duo is shaping up to be one of women's basketball's most compelling 'power couples.' Born October 20, 2001, in Edina, Minnesota, Paige Madison Bueckers grew up in nearby St. Louis Park. . Her dad, Bob Bueckers, is a software engineer who coached her youth basketball teams. Her mom, Amy Fuller (Dettbarn), was a college-level cross‑country and track athlete and later became a dental-equipment specialist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo As of mid‑2025, reports suggestPaige Bueckers is estimated to have a net worth of roughly $1.4 to $1.5 million. This isn't your typical pro-athlete payday — she built most of that fortune during college due to Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) deals that set new benchmarks for female athletes. Her NIL earnings are estimated at around $1.4 million in 2024–25 alone. Now that she's been drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, her four‑year rookie WNBA contract is worth about $348,000 total, starting at around $78,800 in 2025 and increasing modestly each year through 2028. Key achievements Won the 2021 Naismith College Player of the Year as a freshman, a first in NCAA history. Led UConn to another national championship in April 2025, ending a nine‑year title drought In 2025, she was unanimously voted AP first‑team All‑American and earned multiple top awards including the Wade Trophy, Nancy Lieberman Award, and Big East Player of the Year Averaged approximately 19.8 points, 4.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 steals per game, shooting around 54.5% from the field during her senior season Paige Bueckers is already a generational talent — on the court, off the court, and on your timeline. At just 23, she's smashing records, redefining what NIL can do for women's sports, and handling fame with an impressive mix of grace, honesty, and humor. She's building her legacy one trademark, one endorsement, and one clutch bucket at a time.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paige Bueckers Jokes She Got 'Set Up' Into Revealing Her Relationship with Azzi Fudd
NEED TO KNOW Paige Bueckers says the recent reveal of her relationship status was a total "set up" The Dallas Wings star, 23, spoke to PEOPLE about how she recently confirmed she is in a relationship with Azzi Fudd, and said that she "didn't even mean for that to happen" Bueckers first revealed her and Fudd's romance when she was asked to answer questions about her former college teammate ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star WeekendPaige Bueckers says her recent relationship reveal was a total "set up." Before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend, in partnership with Ally Bank, the Dallas Wings star, 23, spoke with PEOPLE about how she recently confirmed that she was in a relationship with Azzi Fudd, a fellow University of Connecticut alum and women's basketball star. According to Bueckers, she was asked questions about her "D1 girlfriend" in an interview — and the news came out accidentally. "That was just a setup," she joked. "I didn't even mean for that to happen, and here we are." When asked about Fudd's phone case (decorated with the words "Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend" and noticed by some eagle-eyed fans), the WNBA star added, "It was kind of accidental, now here we are." "We haven't officially announced anything, but it's just stuff has been happening that has it out there. So, it is what it is," the athlete said. Bueckers revealed her relationship status when she was asked to answer questions about her former teammate, 22, in an interview with WAG Talk at a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event on Thursday, July 17. "How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?" the interviewer asked, prompting a smile from Bueckers. Soon after, the WNBA athlete correctly answered a series of questions, including the name of the high school Fudd attended, the year she was named Gatorade Player of the Year, her ranking in the class of 2021, and the year she made her first collegiate start. Other correctly answered questions included the college basketball team that Fudd's dad played for, the basketball player she was named after, the award she won for her national championship performance, and what her phone case says. After the WAG Talk interviewer asked, "Girlfriend reveal it's..." Bueckers replied, "Azzi Fudd." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Elsewhere in her interview, the WNBA rookie spoke about the learning curve she's faced getting into the public eye, and shared that she's figuring out how to navigate social media and her personal life every day. "It's fun," she shared. "We're in the entertainment business, we understand the importance of the media and how they drive our sport and help bring more eyes and attention to it." "It's a fun balance of also knowing when to stay on social media, but also knowing how important it is to go on it," Bueckers added. Bueckers and Fudd, also a podcaster, have long been rumored to be in a relationship. After the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday, July 16, Bueckers shared a photo of Fudd on the red carpet on her Instagram Stories, accompanied by a series of hot face emojis, according to Parade. Other instances of the two showing affection for one another have included Fudd sharing a selfie of the two wearing matching athleisure, being seen holding hands at a Wings road game and wearing matching 'A' and 'P' necklaces. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This wild livestream seemingly confirmed nearly every WNBA relationship conspiracy
This has been a wild week for the WNBA. Caitlin Clark got injured and had to sit out of her first WNBA All-Star Game, Paige Bueckers finally officially confirmed her relationship with Azzi Fudd, and the All-Star's after-party took a wild turn that has fans thinking that the best women's basketball conspiracy theories might actually be true. WNBA players from across the country were caught on film last night at an after-party streamed by the StudBudz, a Twitch channel hosted by Lynx teammates Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. The pair had decided to stream for 72 hours straight and managed to not only catch their own chaos on film but also accidentally share too much about some of their fellow WNBA players' apparent love lives. — (@) Clips from the night immediately started showing up on TikTok and X, where fans were sharing some of the funniest and most salacious moments they caught on the livestream. From fan-favorite ships seemingly confirmed to kisses caught on film to dirty dancing, the night was clearly chaotic and wild in the best way. Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey dating rumors confirmed? — (@) Rumors have been swirling around teammates Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey for months, largely due to how flirty they get when they're on TikTok live together. And with the Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd dating rumors turning out to be 100 percent true, it's no wonder fans have been shipping these two. Rivers and Mabrey were caught on camera during the All Stars after party and had a disagreement with the StudBudz about Rivers being with a 'bad bitch' AKA Mabrey. While no one technically said the two are an item, fans seemed to agree that it was almost as good as an actual confirmation. Saniya Rivers X Marina Mabrey Left no crumbs #fyp #foryoupage @✨Niya✨ To be clear, they were doing a pretty good job of this all on their own! Marine Johannès and Gabby Williams' conspiracy theory confirmed? — (@) New York Liberty 'Wizard' Marine Johannès and Seattle Storm star Gabby Williams both also play the French national team and have been fodder for the rumor mill for ages. While officially, the two are just close friends and teammates, StudBudz host Courtney Williams accidentally let it slip that the two are dating when she referred to Williams as Johannès' 'woman' while on camera. Whoops! StudBudz grinding on Sydney Colson Studbudz x Sydney Colson 😂 #WNBA #StudBudz #allstarweekend #twitchclips #Livestream #ForYou #FYP #ForYouPage #sydneycolson #sydcolson #Tspoon #courtneywilliams #GetItSexy #SexyRed Accidentally confirming long-held WNBA fan conspiracy theories isn't the only wild thing to happen during the live stream. The StudBudz were also caught on camera grinding up against Sydney Colson on the dance floor, where the two pink-haired hosts made a Colson sandwich, with themselves as the bread. Did two players share a smooch? Courtney Williams delivering a slice of pizza and the happy smooch to the pride of Indiana, Jackie Young. 💙 @studbudz WNBA All-Star 72 Hour Weekend Stream on Twitch is Epic 😂 aa expected. Go to their page. #Tiktok #StudBudz #JackieYoung #CourtneyWilliams #NatishaHiedeman #MinnesotaLynx #Lynx #WNBA #Basketball #Sports #Sport #AllStar #blackgirls #blackgirlmagic #BLM #Black #LOL #LMAO #Shmoney #Dance #Wow #Friday #Weekend #July #Summer #2025 #Life #LOL Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young shared a kiss with Courtney Williams when she delivered pizzas. But was this a friendly kiss on the lips or something more? Now, the STudBudz aren't just solving WNBA conspiracy theories, they're creating their own new ones! Did someone flirt with CC's aunt? Caitlin Clark Aunts meeting the Studbudz #WNBA All Star Weekend 2025 in Indianapolis. Ok, so far there have been accidental possible couple confirmations and spicy dance moves, but the StudBudz took things a step further when they flirted with Caitlin Clark's two aunts! Flirting with Angel — (@) Natisha Hiedeman flirting with Angel Reese might have been the cutest thing to happen in the entire live stream. New ship unlocked! So. Much. Grinding. — (@) The basketball stars don't just share a love of the game, but also a passion for shamelessly grinding on each other on the dance floor, too. And we're not mad about it! This article originally appeared on Pride: This wild livestream seemingly confirmed nearly every WNBA relationship conspiracy RELATED The Tip Off: A beginner's guide to the WNBA Meet all 41 queer players in this season's WNBA From elephants to purple aliens, ranking the WNBA mascots by how Sapphic they are
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paige Bueckers makes it official with long-rumored girlfriend Azzi Fudd
Paige Bueckers makes it official with long-rumored girlfriend Azzi Fudd (Image Via X) A surprising confession came on Thursday night, July 17, during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All‑Star weekend in Indianapolis. Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, 23, paused a light‑hearted WAG Talk interview on the orange carpet to answer questions about her 'D1 girlfriend. ' The playful quiz suddenly took a serious turn when Paige Bueckers replied with a name and confirming long‑standing rumors. The crowd buzzed as fans realized this was more than a tease. What started as an entertaining moment turned into a public acknowledgment of a relationship that fans have speculated about for months. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm their relationship During the interview, the host asked, 'How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?' Paige Bueckers smiled and confidently answered questions about Azzi Fudd and details like her high school, awards, ranking, dad's college team, even what her phone case said. The phone case, a viral moment, read 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend.' When the host prompted, 'Girlfriend reveal—it's…?' Paige Bueckers answered simply: 'Azzi Fudd.' This was her moment of confirmation, under bright lights and live cameras. Fans celebrated online. On social platforms, one wrote, 'GIRLFRIEND, we've come a long way,' while another added, 'She's cheesing mad hard too, that's her girl fr.'. The Backstory and Clues of Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd ralationship Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were first teammates at UConn, where they helped win the 2025 NCAA Championship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo After Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft for the Dallas Wings and Azzi Fudd stayed at UConn for a fifth college season, their off‑court bond grew public. In April, Azzi Fudd shared a selfie showing her phone case saying 'Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend,' fueling speculation. In July, they appeared holding hands at a Wings road game, wore matching 'A' and 'P' necklaces, and attended the 2025 ESPYs together. Paige Bueckers posted Azzi Fudd's photo from the ESPY red carpet on her Instagram story with heart‑eyed emojis. Also Read: Paige Bueckers Posts Heartfelt Mid-Season Update As Azzi Fudd Stands By Her Side Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Fox News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
WNBA phenom Paige Bueckers confirms she's dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd
Paige Bueckers has confirmed the rumor circulating around the No. 1 pick of this year's WNBA Draft said for the first time publicly that she is dating her former UConn teammate, Azzi the red carpet for the WNBA All-Star break, WagTalk did a Q&A segment with Bueckers, dubbed "How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?" The Dallas Wings rookie revealed at the end it was HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON The outlet asked Bueckers numerous questions about Fudd, including which high school she attended, what college her dad played for and what Fudd's phone case said ('Paige Bueckers' girlfriend).The outlet then implored Bueckers to do a "girlfriend reveal," and she said it was duo have been rumored to be in a relationship for several weeks, which speculation beginning shortly after they won the national championship back in CLARK DECIDES TO FORGO WNBA ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES AFTER SUFFERING INJURYIt's unknown how long Fudd and Bueckers have been dating, but at the very least, they were teammates from 2021 up until this past April. Fudd was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player and is in the conversation to go No. 1 overall next averaged 13.6 points per game in her first full season since her freshman year. She injured her knee in her sophomore year, restricting her to 15 games. Then, in the next season, she tore her ACL in practice, forcing her to miss all but two games. In an ironic twist, Bueckers tore her ACL before the 2022-23 season playing pick-up duo played in two national championship games together - Bueckers joined the school one year prior to opted to stay in college for one more season, while Bueckers was taken by the Dallas Wings with the first pick just a week after winning the national Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
