Thousands witness Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd rapping in the Christmas spirit at UConn vs Louisville
UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd surprised fans with an unexpected performance at Barclays Center, New York. During the halftime break of their team’s matchup against Louisville on Saturday, the dynamic duo treated the crowd to a rare display.
As the players headed into the locker room, footage emerged on the video board showing Bueckers and Fudd rapping the popular Christmas song, 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.'
Fudd took the lead vocals while Bueckers provided backup vocals as the two put on a playful rendition of the holiday classic.
Dressed in their white and blue UConn jerseys, they showcased their fun-loving personalities, drawing cheers and laughter from thousands in attendance.
The No. 2 Huskies took care of business on the court as well, defeating the No. 22 Louisville 85-52 in the Women's Champions Classic. Paige Bueckers recorded 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists while Azzi Fudd added 18 points in 18 minutes for Connecticut.
The last time the duo was at Barclays Center was during offseason break, as the two were attending Usher’s "Past Present Future" concert in September.
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd play 'Who's More Likely To' game during halftime break
The singing performance was just an appetizer for what fans were in store for as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd continued to entertain the crowd during the second-half break at Barclays Center.
The two were featured in a segment where they answered a series of questions about their habits and personalities. Each held a paddle with their faces on it and raised the paddle to indicate who was more likely to do a certain thing.
Below are some of the questions they were asked and how they responded:
Question 1: Who's always running late?
Paige: "I feel like we're both very functional.
Question 2: Who's messier?
They both raised each other’s paddle, indicating they feel the other is messier.
Question 3: Who's always on Instagram?
Both raised Buecker’s paddle as she is one of the most followed college basketball athletes on the platform.
Question 4: Who's most likely to check themselves out in a mirror?
Again, both went for one another’s paddle.
Question 5: Who would be a better stylist?
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd agreed that Bueckers would be the better stylist.
Question 6: Who's a better dancer?
Both raised their own paddle.
"Who taught you how to dance?" Bueckers asked Fudd.
The segment was a hit with the crowd, as they erupted in laughter at the players’ playful banter.