The 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City marked a historic occasion as Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. Fudd, a former star at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and the 2025 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, was supported by her former teammates, including Paige Bueckers, who is the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year. The moment was especially heartwarming as Bueckers and Fudd, who are dating, will now play together on the same team. This draft is significant as it represents the first time in WNBA history that college teammates have been selected No. 1 overall in consecutive drafts, and the second time UConn players have achieved this feat. Fans can look forward to seeing Bueckers and Fudd back on the court together on April 30 when they face the Indiana Fever, followed by their first regular-season game on May 9 against the same team.