The 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City was a night of history and heartfelt reunions. With the first overall pick, the Dallas Wings selected UConn legend Azzi Fudd, the 2025 NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player, setting the stage for an incredible professional chapter.

In a heartwarming show of support, Fudd's former teammates, including reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, were in the audience. The moment Fudd's name was called, the camera captured Bueckers' beaming, emotional reaction, celebrating not just a professional milestone but a personal one. The duo, who confirmed they are dating, are now poised to chase a WNBA championship together.

This selection made draft history, marking the first time college teammates have been taken with the No. 1 overall pick in consecutive years. Bueckers was the top pick by Dallas in 2025, making this a historic back-to-back haul for both the Wings and UConn's legendary program.

The basketball world won't have to wait long to see this dynamic pair back on the court. Their highly anticipated debut together comes on Thursday, April 30, as the Wings travel to face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Just over a week later, on May 9, they'll tip off their first regular season as professional teammates in a rematch against Indiana. The excitement is building to see if their championship chemistry translates to the WNBA stage.