Paige Bueckers stood on the orange carpet at the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend, wearing a colorful Marni outfit that turned heads. But it wasn’t just her fashion that grabbed attention. The Dallas Wings rookie opened up about her relationship with girlfriend Azzi Fudd, revealing how they handle everything from game-day shoe choices to red carpet styling decisions.
Bueckers’ relaxed attitude and style choices showed how comfortable she has become with being in the spotlight both as a player and in her personal life.
What Role Does Azzi Fudd Play in Paige Bueckers’ Fashion Choices?
The WNBA’s official social media account posted a video of Bueckers showing off her orange carpet look. In it, she said she was grateful to be at the All-Star event. When reporters asked about her outfit, Bueckers talked about how she picks her clothes and whether her girlfriend helps with fashion decisions.
“Yeah, this is top-to-bottom Marni fit, Prada shoes,” Bueckers said while discussing her outfit. “Shout out to Brittany. Put it together.”
Brittany Hampton, a celebrity stylist who has worked with Bueckers and Fudd, styled the outfit.
Paige Bueckers with a lil’ fit check 🤭
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When reporters asked if Azzi Fudd helped pick her shoes, Bueckers answered: “Not this time. I usually let her stick to the basketball hoop and shoes. Like, I let my fashion.” This comment showed how the couple has decided who gets to help with what when it comes to clothes.
The division of responsibilities makes perfect sense for their relationship. While Fudd doesn’t help with fancy event outfits, Bueckers has said that her girlfriend plays a significant role in picking her basketball shoes. In past interviews, she has praised Fudd’s ability to help select the perfect basketball shoes for games, even referring to her as her “basketball shoe stylist.”
How Did Bueckers and Fudd Go From Teammates to Confirmed Couple?
Both players first met as teenagers in 2017 at a USA Basketball U16 tryout camp, where they were competing for spots on the national team. Fudd initially didn’t think much of Bueckers, describing her as “this little white girl” and thinking, “I have nothing to worry about this girl.”
However, Fudd didn’t take long to realize how wrong she was about her future teammate.
Their friendship grew stronger when they both committed to UConn. They played together for four seasons and helped the Huskies beat South Carolina to win the 2025 NCAA championship.
But their relationship evolved beyond basketball. For months before this confirmation, fans had been picking up on clues about their relationship. In June 2025, Fudd shared a mirror selfie on Instagram that showed her phone case reading “Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend,” which immediately went viral across social media platforms.
The couple was also spotted holding hands at WNBA games and wearing matching jewelry that had fans convinced they were more than friends.
During a July 17 “WAG Talk” interview at the WNBA All-Star weekend, Bueckers was asked questions about her “D1 girlfriend” and correctly answered details about Fudd before finally revealing “Azzi Fudd” when asked for a girlfriend reveal.
This marked the first time either player had publicly confirmed their relationship, ending months of fan speculation and bringing their story into the open.
