College romance is special, right? While it’s beautiful for everyone, it becomes even more meaningful when you’re a student-athlete, grinding it out on the same turf every day, sharing wins and losses, and growing together through it all. But when you’re star athletes like Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, people start picking up on the hints long before you say a word.

Well, it’s been months, or honestly, years, of swirling rumors, almost-soft launches, and countless fan edits. And still, fans are left wondering: Are they dating or not? So, do we finally have an answer?

For those unaware, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd’s connection goes way back – long before the bright lights of UConn. Their friendship began at a USA Basketball camp in high school, where, funnily enough, they were competing for the same position. At first, Fudd believed she had the edge. But once Bueckers turned on her competitive switch, it wasn’t just the coaches who took notice; Fudd was impressed too.

It didn’t take long for her to realize that Bueckers was special. That early spark turned into something more, a bond that only grew stronger with time. In fact, it was Bueckers who led the campaign to get Fudd to join her at UConn, championing the now-iconic hashtag: #GetAzziToUConn. Well, it worked.