Basketball is all that's ever mattered to Paige. After years of chasing a championship at UCLA, she transfers to UConn for her final season - one last chance to make her dream come true. But life at UConn turns out to be very different from what she's used to in Los Angeles, and her quiet, guarded nature is quickly put to the test. Everything begins to change when she meets her new captain, Azzi Fudd - a charismatic and kind leader who has led the team to two straight titles. Known as "the people's princess," Azzi is confident, magnetic and cool - everything Paige isn't. From being the good girl who only ever cared about basketball and her education, Paige finds herself navigating the parties, alcohol, friendships and the unstoppable fascination with her captain.

Paige can't believe her eyes when she sees the latest Golden Globe winner Azzi Fudd. She has followed her career for years, having had a mild crush on the girl for quite some while, and finally they're at the same after party. Azzi can't believe that she catches the lead singer of one of her favorite bands staring at her, Paige Bueckers. She's been a fan for some years, she's even been to one of their concerts before, but seeing Paige in the same room? She doesn't know what to do with herself. What happens when the actress Azzi Fudd and the lead singer Paige Bueckers finally cross paths?

Paige is a bartender living with her younger brother Josh since their parents passed away. When Josh one day brings home Azzi, his new girlfriend, Paige instantly feels uneasy and keeps her distance. Their clashing personalities ignite conflict, making the house feel more like a battleground than a home. But when Josh has to leave for a month-long trip to Europe, Azzi moves in with Paige unexpectedly. Forced to share the same space, the tension between them grows, bubbling under the surface with unspoken emotions and complicated feelings that neither of them fully understands or wants to accept.

Discontinued Paige Bueckers has always carried the weight of expectation. A Minnesota girl turned national basketball phenom, she's fought her whole life to be more than just a name, more than just a highlight. But at UConn, the pressure only grows-and she's learning that even the strongest players need someone they can truly trust. Azzi Fudd appears calm, controlled, untouchable-a new teammate with a presence that pulls Paige in, even when she tries not to notice. But Azzi hides a secret: a life of privilege and scrutiny, a princess behind the walls of her carefully constructed identity. At UConn, she wants only to be herself. As their friendship deepens, laughter and late-night confessions give way to something more-something neither of them expected. But when Azzi's past threatens to catch up, both girls must navigate fame, pressure, and the unspoken tension between them. Can they trust each other enough to let their hearts lead the way?

Who would have thought I'd end up being friends with the Paige Bueckers-basketball's golden child, admired by millions around the world? To everyone else, she's a superstar, but to me, she's always been just Paige. We met during Team USA camp, bonding over little jokes and quiet moments away from all the noise. Back then, neither of us cared about the hype; we were just two girls who loved basketball and understood the pressure that came with it. Over time, we became inseparable. Paige wasn't just insanely talented-she was hilarious, kind, and so genuine it almost didn't seem real. I admired her on the court, but it was off the court where I got to know the girl who loved messing around, eating way too many snacks, and singing badly to random songs. That was Paige to me-not some unattainable star, just a person I could be myself around. But lately, I've been feeling something different-something I never expected. Every time we're together, the air feels heavier, charged with something unspoken. I start noticing the way she smiles, the way her laugh makes me feel, and it's like the bond we share is shifting into something I can't quite name yet. And it scares me because this is Paige-my best friend, my teammate, my everything. What happens if I'm starting to feel more? What if... she is too?

Paige and Azzi met when they weren't younger but never got close. They have this instant chemistry once Azzi arrives at UConn and have to room with each other. Read to find out what happens

Discontinued The girl next door

A realistic take on Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd - built around real moments, real teammates, and the emotional gray areas no one ever talks about. This fanfic follows them during Paige's senior year and Azzi's junior year at UConn, where the lines between best friends and something more have always been blurred. With old feelings resurfacing and new questions rising, Paige and Azzi find themselves in a quiet crisis - are they really just friends... or have they never been? This is my version of how I believe their story unfolded - rooted in truth, subtlety, and the moments in between. All characters are portrayed with how I perceive them in real life, and this story aims to stay grounded in who they are as athletes, teammates, and people. It's not overly dramatized - just my version of what might have been happening in the quiet moments no one else saw.