Story byJeremy BerenThu, January 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM UTC·2 min readThis is why Paige Bueckers' Wings should draft Azzi Fudd in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the release of the WNBA's schedule for the 2026 regular season, the incoming rookie class now knows when they could make their debuts in the pro ranks. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2026 WNBA Draft is loaded, with prospects like Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles all in contention for the top pick. The Dallas Wings, who have the #1 pick for the second successive season, can be selective with who they want to complement their star Paige Bueckers for the foreseeable future. MORE: This is when Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will play each other in the 2026 WNBA seasonHowever, there may really only be one choice. Fudd, Bueckers' partner and former teammate at UConn, is in the midst of a historic senior season in Storrs, Conn. In addition to shooting better than 49 percent from the floor and nearly 46 percent from 3-point range, Fudd's defense has taken a major step forward.
