Paige Bueckers is making a major impact in her rookie WNBA season, showcasing not only her high-level skills on the court but also drawing significant attention off of it. With averages of 18.2 points and 5.5 assists per game, she’s proving that her standout college career at UConn was just the beginning.

Off the court, her close friendship with longtime companion and former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd has become a focal point of fan interest. The duo, affectionately nicknamed “Pazzi” by supporters, has captured the public’s imagination. Speculation intensified after Bueckers signed a fan’s poster that read “Azzi Fudd’s Girlfriend,” a moment that quickly went viral online. Fudd was in Phoenix to watch Bueckers play as the Wings fell to the Mercury, and the two were seen holding hands after the game. A recent photo of them together has only added to the buzz surrounding their relationship.

 

Fudd posted a story with a photo of her and Bueckers with a pink heart-shaped emoji beside Bueckers’ name and her hand on her shoulders while captioning it, “Travel Dayy.” Bueckers reposted the story while writing her own caption that particularly sparked more intrigue in their relationship. Bueckers wrote, “Love when a former teammate joins me,” along with a smiling face with a heart emoji. Was Bueckers’ comment sarcastic or literal? The mystery continues.