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Azzi fudd Reflects on UConn Career, Prepares for WNBA Draft
WASHINGTON — UConn guard Azzi fudd received a warm send-off from her hometown crowd following the Huskies’ 83-42 victory over Georgetown on Thursday night. the game marked a potential final appearance for Fudd at the Washington Mystics’ home arena in a UConn uniform.
A Hometown Return and Dominant Win
Fudd, a former national girls’ player of the year in 2019 while at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., was greeted by fans eager for autographs and photos after the game. The Huskies improved to 20-0 with the win. Fudd noted the high level of competition she faced even in high school, recalling games against teams with multiple future Division I players. “I was actually watching one of my old high school games over break and the team we were playing against, it was like five D-I players,” Fudd said. “To look at that and to see just, like, that’s who you’re competing against… That’s not something a lot of players get to experience in high school.”
The game held special significance as Fudd’s family, including her mother Katie (a Georgetown alumna) and grandparents, were in attendance. Her grandparents sported T-shirts proclaiming, “Fudd Around and Find Out.” Fudd expressed her gratitude for their support, noting it was only her grandmother’s second in-person game watching her play.
Overcoming Adversity and Rising to Prominence
Fudd’s college career has been marked by resilience. She suffered a importent knee injury as a high school junior, but persevered to become a key player for the Huskies. Last season, she earned Moast Outstanding Player honors in the Women’s Final Four, leading UConn to a national championship, even surpassing the performance of teammate paige Bueckers. NCAA.com detailed her dominant performance in the Final Four.
Expanding Role in Senior Year
Now in her final year of eligibility, Fudd has continued to develop her all-around game, playing a crucial role on a dominant UConn team led by