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The Telepathic Backcourt
Inside the Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Connection
Whether you agree with it or not, any sport is a form of science and math. Elements of chemistry, perimeter, area, and statistics make sports almost like a school subject. But in the case of a future dynamic backcourt now in Dallas, this might be a science creation made perfect.
After winning the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, guard Paige Bueckers is destined to be one of the future greats in the league. After a disappointing season, the Wings had the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and selected guard Azzi Fudd. A teammate of Bueckers back in UConn.
With the two on the court and a few acquisitions, the Wings may not be title contenders right away. But they are on the right path. In fact, the backcourt they built may be one of the best in the league. Why?
Skill Set Synergy
The damage that both Bueckers and Fudd inflict on their opponents comes from a rare combination of elite individual skill sets and telepathic on-court chemistry developed over the years. They were teammates from USA Basketball, to UConn, and now Dallas.
