It’s been two years too long since UConn’s Azzi Fudd played in the NCAA women’s tournament.
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, and posted 21 points in the first half. Her presence on the floor helped UConn build a 50-point lead in Saturday’s first round matchup against No. 15 Arkansas State.
Fudd shot 8-for-11 on field goals and was 4-for-7 from the 3-point line.
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 because 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.
When was the last time UConn had both Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers in the 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.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Azzi Fudd? Stats, points for UConn vs. Arkansas State
