The Dallas Wings have secured a blockbuster reunion, selecting University of Connecticut superstar Azzi Fudd with the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. This electrifying move pairs Fudd with her girlfriend, former UConn teammate, and the Wings' 2025 No. 1 pick, Paige Bueckers, setting the stage for one of the most dynamic duos in the league.

Fudd, 23, enters the professional ranks after a stellar final collegiate season where she averaged 17.3 points per game and showcased a lethal shooting touch, draining 117 three-pointers. She led the Huskies to the Final Four this year, narrowly missing a second consecutive national title after winning it all alongside Bueckers in 2025.

"I'm excited to play again with Paige," Fudd said after her selection in New York. "She's an incredible person, incredible player and it's gonna be a lot of fun." The chemistry forged during their championship run at UConn promises an immediate and potent offensive connection for the Wings.

The draft's top picks continued to make waves. The Minnesota Lynx selected [Player Name] with the second pick, while the Seattle Storm used the third overall selection on Spanish phenom Awa Fam. The 6'4" center from Valencia, at just 19 years old, becomes only the seventh international player in WNBA history to be chosen in the draft's top three.

"I'm super excited and a little bit nervous," Fam said. "I want to try my best... being here in the WNBA was my dream since I was 12." Her selection underscores the growing global talent pool elevating the women's game to new heights.