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Story summary
- Paige Bueckers said the private bond with Azzi Fudd did not influence the Dallas Wings’ No. 1 selection of Fudd in the 2026 draft.
- She delivered a 107-second statement asserting that Fudd earned the pick on her own merits.
- Bueckers highlighted Fudd’s talent, size and a 44.2 % three-point rate at UConn as justification.
- Fudd averaged 14.7 points, shot 42.2 % from three and 92.5 % from the line.
