Paige Bueckers just concluded the reign of conjecture in Indy. During the WNBA All-Star orange carpet interview on July 17, 2025, the ‘How well do you know your D1 girlfriend,’ question was the one that fans had been waiting for for months and months. With a calm smile on her face, she answered clearly, ‘Azzi Fudd.’ That clear, simple and honest answer made it official, Paige and Azzi are officially publicly dating.
That moment got public fast. A report by People magazine on July 18 said that fans were celebrating on social media, and that it was the first time Paige ever talked about their relationship publicly.
How Rumors Built—Step By Step
Even before the orange carpet moment, fans were putting the pieces together:
azzi’s phone case says “paige bueckers’ girlfriend” bro… 🥹💗 pic.twitter.com/CQ7dPudMDd
— #5 roty 🔜🪽 (@bueckers__) June 21, 2025
- Azzi Fudd posted a mirror selfie with a phone case that said ‘Paige Buecker's Girlfriend’— a low-key but chippy hint.
- They were wearing matching 'P' and 'A' necklaces and were seen holding hands at Wings games.
- Paige tagged Azzi in her Instagram Story during the ESPYs, and reacted with a bunch of heart-eye emojis.
- They also posted fun TikToks—like the one where they shared the dinner bill, and Azzi joked that she always got 'princess treatment'. That playful energy made an impression.
Still, with all that, fans were still waiting for a definite public verbal confirmation.
Why People Care — And Feel Inspired
This confirmation is important—not so much for the tip off (though it's nice to be clear about their status), but really, for what it represents:
- Representation in sport: Quietly but very visibly, Paige and Azzi are developing into one of the most visible queer couples in women's sports. Visibility matters, and now the world sees that love in sports can be real and transparent.
- WNBA culture: The WNBA is already a champion of LGBTQ acceptance and now with two All-Stars openly dating, it becomes personal, human headline about connection and identity.
- Real love: Neither staged a grand photo-op or coordinated to reveal their relationship. Rather a chance moment on the red carpet just felt real—and that realness travelled.
What Fans & Voices Are Saying
A lot of love from supporters on social media:
Twitter (WNBA Got Game):
"Paige Bueckers wearing a 'A' necklace for all of her former teammates, so thoughtful pic.twitter.com/hqHv44rtJt"
EssentiallySports
Paige Bueckers wearing an “A” necklace for all of her former teammates, so thoughtful 😠pic.twitter.com/hqHv44rtJt
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) July 9, 2025
Twitter (CollegeSportsSK):
"Azzi Fudd is wearing a 'P' necklace pic"
Azzi Fudd is wearing a "P" necklace 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/fVjs4iaZEM
— CollegeSportsSK (@CollegeSportsSK) July 10, 2025
On Instagram, WNBA fan account wnbagotgame also posted a delightful candid of the two at All-Star that got thousands of likes and warm comments
Instagram.
Little Details That Add Up
- Timing Matters: The reveal happened on All‑Star weekend—an event full of visibility, lights, and cameras. The attention they received made their confirmation feel like a phenomenal, real-life moment that sparked excitement.
- Changing the private to the public: Azzi's phone-case post came in June—during Pride Month. Now, it's July and Paige is speaking out publicly. This shift represents that thought process: from private signals to public declaration.
- Friends first: The two became friends years ago in USA Basketball camps, then played together at UConn. They were always going to be a friendship first, and eventually grew into a personal connection. Paige's personal answer still appeared genuine, altruistic and based in terms of respect and fondness.
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What's Next? Fans Are Curious
- Will Azzi join the WNBA in a year and possibly join the Wings? Azzi is still at UConn, yet her draft can potentially place her in proximity to Paige.
- Will they have shared sponsorships? Their shared influence is going to be significant, and they are in an excellent position to build dual-branded partnerships.
- How will their teammates react? Reportedly, UConn's and the Wings' teammates are truly supportive. Some teammates have claimed to have known, and just waited till it was officially confirmed.
Public Reactions: Tweets & Posts
A handful of public posts and tweets reinforce the happiness:
Two notable Instagram posts via WNBA Got Game (Paige and Azzi walking into All-Star game with wide-ranging smiles) were shared widely on WNBA fan pages and on SI.
Instagram fan post celebrating:
“You all (TikTok fan editors) win because @paigebueckers and @azzi35 confirmed they are dating”.
Those images reflect a level of fandom that knows their not just guessing at what happened, they are [uniquely] celebrating what appears to be a genuine love story.
The Big Picture: Why It Matters
This confirmation is not just a feel-good sports story. It speaks to a broader cultural change, including:
- The rise of LGBTQ visibility in mainstream sports. When high-profile athletes openly share their truth, fans—especially younger LGBTQ+ fans—often see themselves in that.
- The normalizing of queer relationships. It feels natural and instinctual; there’s no melodrama and no spectacle. Just two exceptionally talented and loving people being themselves in front of a camera.
- The reach of influence beyond basketball. Paige is a WNBA All-Star and Azzi is a college star—and their story resonates with fans across age, geography, and identity.
