UConn stars Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd unite for Color Wonder commercial via latest IG post

This is the golden opportunity for those who want to meet UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. The two college basketball phenoms collaborated on a new commercial by Color Wonder.

Madison Reed shared videos of brand ambassadors Bueckers and Fudd on their Instagram stories where they invited fans to join them to celebrate the launch of Color Wonder products.

The two stars also took part in a photo shoot, for a commercial together, and displayed the brand's products while wearing their clothing items.

Madison Reed, a popular hair color brand, will also organize a meet and greet session with Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on Sept. 28.

Here are the details of the event:

• Date: Saturday, September 28 | 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
• Venue: The Shops at Sportsmen's Longe. Studio City, Los Angeles, California
• Bonus: From 2 to 4 p.m., Meet brand ambassadors Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

Moreover, Madison Reed will be providing ColorWonder services along with makeup application services.

The 6-foot senior guard began her NIL partnership with Madison Reed in August as part of the company's deal with the UConn women's team. She posted on Instagram:

"Blessed to partner with @madisonreed as a Brand Ambassador and share how ColorWonder lets me have fun with my hair color. I’m proud to get behind their mission of empowering and creating opportunities for women," Paige wrote on Instagram following the deal.

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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd rankings in ESPN's initial mock draft

ESPN has released its first 2025 WNBA mock draft on Tuesday. Michael Voepel, a senior writer for the network, projected Paige Bueckers, a two time Big East Player of the Year, as the first overall pick.

The Los Angeles Sparks get the No. 1 pick, so Bueckers is projected to go to the California team. Additionally, the Golden State Valkyries will join the league as a new team next season, with ESPN projecting them to receive the No. 5 lottery pick.

Bueckers, who averaged 21.8 points and 5.3 rebounds and made 4 assists last season, is not the only UConn player in the mock draft. Junior shooting guard Azzi Fudd is projected to go fourth overall to the Washington Mystics.

Here's the list of top 10 draft picks by ESPN's Michael Voepel:

1. Los Angeles Sparks: Paige Bueckers
2. Dallas Wings: Kiki Iriafen
3. Chicago Sky: Aneesah Morrow
4. Washington Mystics: Azzi Fudd
5. Golden State Valkyries: Olivia Miles
6. Washington Mystics (from Atlanta Dream): Shyanne Sellers
7. New York Liberty (from Phoenix Mercury): Dominique Malonga
8. Indiana Fever: Janiah Barker
9. Seattle Storm: Rori Harmon
10. Chicago Sky (from Connecticut Sun): Te-Hina Paopao