Aziah Buckner
Background
- 23 years old
- D1 volleyball player at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Attended Howard University for graduate school
- Daughter of Greg Buckner, assistant coach to the Milwaukee Bucks (joined 2024)
- Father previously served as assistant coach and associate head coach for Cleveland Cavaliers
- Father attended Clemson University, was drafted 53rd overall in 1998, played for Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers
Key Information
- 6'0" tall (slightly taller)
- Recently signed a 15-month lease
- Has a cousin named Josh (21 years old)
- Has a cousin named Maya (5'10", Master's in Cross-Cultural Communication)
- Has worked to improve relationship with half-sister born out of wedlock
- Faith is described as her foundation
- "The Park" is her "home away from home" - knows many people there from talking
- Has nut allergies (can only have peanuts)
Food Preferences
- Never tried hot pot but wants to
- Loves Korean barbecue
- Doesn't like seafood/oysters
- Loves "crab lettuce and crawfish"
- Cannot eat most nuts except peanuts
Entertainment & Interests
- Wants to see Beyoncé in concert (has tickets for July 7, considering July 4 show too)
- Considers herself "too young" for Frank Ocean
- Interested in attending horse racing events and F1 racing
- Appreciates rise of women's sports
- Knows Dennis Rodman's kid from The Park
Perspectives & Insights
- Appears to have a strong sense of humor (described as sarcastic and funny)
- Smart and spontaneous
- Fan of hip-hop music
- On money: "Actually, I'd really hate to spend my own money. But if somebody offers to spend money on me, I will never say no. Never."
- Wants to be "a strong independent attendee" not just "arm candy"
- Playfully maintains boundaries: "No. Because we're not dating. We're friends."
Relationship Dynamics with Gary
- Maintains playful push-pull dynamic
- Sets clear boundaries while showing interest
- Teases about marriage prerequisites: "We cannot get married until you change your stance from what you want out of woman"
- Plans to meet up in New York for shopping and dining
- Both use humor and sarcasm as primary communication style
- Clear chemistry but keeping things in "friend zone" for now
Connection Points
- Marcus and Arielle Noel accompanied as "wingman and wingwoman" during the first meeting
- Common interest in faith
- Coming to New York for the weekend (as of May 26, 2025)
- Wants Gary to set up her cousin Maya with one of his friends
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-26-aziah-buckner-call | 2025-05-26 | Playful phone/video call discussing travel plans, food preferences, concerts, and relationship dynamics |
Interactions
- 2025-05-15: First met at "The Park" (a Black club in DC). Had McDonald's together where she gave a kiss on the cheek. Also met her cousin Josh, her best friend, and other family members.
- 2025-05-26: Phone/video call from their respective homes. Discussed travel plans, food preferences, concerts, and relationship dynamics. Her cousin Maya and Gary's roommate Knox made appearances. Plans made to meet up in New York.
- 2025-05-31: Gary mentioned her during NYC loft conversation with Ryan VanGundy and Asif Rahman, describing her as "the girl I would say I'm most close to dating" and noting she was visiting NYC the next day for a sushi dinner together.