Who is Azzi Fudd? UConn star dropped 21 points in first half vs. Arkansas State
It’s been two years too long since UConn's Azzi Fudd played in the NCAA women’s tournament.
But in the Huskie's first-round 103-34 win over Arkansas State, Fudd didn't show any rust from missing all but the first two games of last season with a torn ACL in her right knee. She posted 27 points, including six 3-pointers on nine attempts. UConn built a 50-point lead in the first half as Fudd scored 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Here is what you need to know about Fudd.
How old is Azzi Fudd?
Fudd is 22 years old. She's a graduate at UConn and has one more year of eligibility left after taking a medical redshirt for the 2023-24 season due to her ACL injury. Fudd graduated in May 2024 with a bachelor's degree in communication.
Is Azzi Fudd eligible for the WNBA Draft?
Yes, Fudd qualifies for the WNBA Draft. The league requires domestic draft entrants to be at least 22 years old during the year in which the draft takes place. She can forego her remaining eligibility and declare after her season ends.
However, she's undecided on whether she'll stay or not.
Has Azzi Fudd been in the NCAA Tournament before?
Yes, she played in her freshman and sophomore seasons in 2022 and 2023. She's been as far as the national championship game in 2022, when UConn lost to South Carolina.
Last time Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers both played for UConn in NCAA Tournament?
Due to injuries, UConn hasn't had the dynamic duo of Fudd and Bueckers since the 2022 national championship game against South Carolina at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Where is Azzi Fudd from?
Fudd went to St. John's College High School in Washington D.C. and was a three-time Gatorade Washington, D.C. Player of the Year. She became the first sophomore to earn that honor when she won in 2019.
Fudd was also the 2021 Morgan Wooten High School Basketball Player of the Year and the 2021 McDonald's All-American.
What was Azzi Fudd's recruit ranking?
Fudd was the No. 1 ranked recruit in the 2021 class by ESPN.