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Azzi Fudd Prepares for Final UConn Season, Eyes 2026 WNBA Draft
The star point guard looks to cap off her college career with a deep NCAA tournament run before turning pro.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:05pm
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Azzi Fudd's dynamic college career at UConn is set to culminate in a likely high draft selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft.Storrs TodayAzzi Fudd, the standout point guard for the UConn Huskies, is set to enter her fifth and final season with the program. After dominating the March Madness tournament last year, Fudd is expected to declare for the 2026 WNBA Draft as soon as UConn's season concludes, with projections of her being a high draft pick, potentially even the first overall selection.
Why it matters
Fudd's impending departure from UConn marks the end of an era for the storied women's basketball program, as she has emerged as one of the Huskies' best players in recent memory. Her transition to the professional ranks will also be closely watched, as she has the potential to become an immediate star in the WNBA.
The details
In her fourth year at UConn, Fudd had a standout performance in the March Madness tournament, scoring 34 points in a single game. She was first offered a college basketball scholarship in sixth grade, and her dominant play has made her a projected high draft pick for the 2026 WNBA Draft, which is scheduled for April 13 in New York.
- Fudd will enter her fifth and final season at UConn in the 2025-26 academic year.
- The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on April 13, 2026.
The players
Azzi Fudd
The star point guard for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, who is expected to declare for the 2026 WNBA Draft after her final college season.
Paige Bueckers
The former UConn player who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and is currently in a relationship with Azzi Fudd.
What they’re saying
“My goal all year has been to stay present because I've had four years to watch the upperclassmen before me go through this and get drafted, and just how easy it is to get sucked into all the things that are coming next.”
— Azzi Fudd, UConn Basketball Player
“I can't look that far ahead because I know I'm going to miss these moments with my team.”
— Azzi Fudd, UConn Basketball Player
What’s next
Fudd will look to lead the UConn Huskies on a deep NCAA tournament run in her final college season before declaring for the 2026 WNBA Draft, where she is expected to be a high draft pick.
The takeaway
Azzi Fudd's impending departure from UConn marks the end of an era for the storied women's basketball program, as she has emerged as one of the Huskies' best players in recent memory. Her transition to the professional ranks will be closely watched, as she has the potential to become an immediate star in the WNBA.
