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Azzi Fudd arrived at UConn for the 2021-2022 season as the No. 1 recruit in the country coming out of St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. During her time at St. John’s, she was the Gatorade Washington D.C. Player of the Year three times and the first sophomore ever to win Gatorade National Player of the Year recognition. In her freshman season, Fudd was third on the team at UConn averaging 12.1 points. She was also named to the NCAA Tournament Bridgeport All-Region Team and was a first-team All-Big East pick. Fudd has built one of the strongest NIL brands in women’s sports. She’s built a partnership with Curry Brand and has starred in commercials for American Eagle Outfitters, TikTok, BioSteel and Chipotle.

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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers addressed her relationship with Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft this year. There was controversy

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Paige Bueckers addresses relationship with Azzi Fudd amid No. 1 WNBA pick controversy

On Monday, the Dallas Wings selected former UConn guard Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Wings also had the first

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Dallas Wings shut down question to Azzi Fudd regarding relationship with star player Paige Bueckers

For the fifth straight year, the UConn women’s basketball team had multiple players selected in the WNBA Draft.  Azzi Fudd became UConn’s seventh

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Analyzing Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams’ impacts in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers loved that the Dallas Wings selected her former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. When Fudd was announced

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Paige Bueckers reacts to former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd getting drafted to Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, and her rookie contract details have been revealed. According to Front

Azzi Fudd's historic Dallas Wings rookie contract details revealed following WNBA Draft selection

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick, reuniting her with former UConn Husky Paige Bueckers. This marks the 7th UConn

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd drafted No. 1 overall in WNBA Draft

One of the most decorated players in recent women’s college basketball history is officially headed to the next level. Azzi Fudd was selected in the

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd in 2026 WNBA Draft

Since the NIL era began in 2021, college basketball has seen a surge in spending. In 2025-26, an estimated $932.5 million was spent on NIL products

College basketball NIL spending surges to $932.5 million for 2025-26 season

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Study: College basketball NIL spending surges to $932.5 million for 2025-26 season

Jordan Brand made another NIL splash ahead of March Madness on Friday, signing UConn guard Azzi Fudd to an NIL deal. The brand announced the news via

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd signs NIL deal with Jordan Brand

Ahead of March Madness, Geico made a splash in the NIL space. The insurance company signed UConn guard Azzi Fudd to an NIL deal.  Fudd is the first

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd inks NIL deal with Geico

UConn Basketball fans will now get the chance to play as their favorite team in NBA 2K26, as the popular video game series took to social media on

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UConn Basketball expected to be added to NBA 2k26 in latest College Hoops Update

Friday, NBA 2K26 will add college-themed content, featuring players from 16 different schools. All told, more than 40 active college players will be

Full list of men's, women's college basketball players featured in NBA 2K26 revealed

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We're nearing conference play, so it's time to do a check in. There are plenty of talented players who have made an early case for the NPOY

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UConn senior guard Azzi Fudd has added another major brand to her NIL portfolio, announcing a new partnership with Celsius ahead of her final season

UConn's Azzi Fudd inks NIL deal with Celsius

Through the first years of the NIL era, women's sports thrived. With the revenue-sharing era in its early stages, that trend is primed to continue,

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Study: Women's sports driving record NIL growth as rev-share era begins

UConn senior guard Azzi Fudd has spent her college career in the spotlight, and it’s only growing. From NIL to her role as a veteran leader on a

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Inside Azzi Fudd's senior season: NIL, leadership and high hopes

Head coach Geno Auriemma told NBC Sports Boston at halftime that his team got “good shots,” but was not making any of them. The UConn women’s

Azzi Fudd during UConn's first round bout with the Arkansas State Red Wolves in March, 2025

Fudd’s five threes guide UConn Women’s Hoops’ exhibition win over Boston College

American Eagle and Travis Kelce are joining forces for a new limited-edition collection. They are also calling in some NIL star power as part of the

American Eagle inks NIL deals with Jeremiah Smith, Azzi Fudd, more stars for Travis Kelce collaboration

Travis Kelce, American Eagle launch collaboration featuring Jeremiah Smith, Azzi Fudd, Drew Allar, more

During WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Unrivaled – the 3v3 women's basketball league – announced a major NIL activation. The up-and-coming

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Unrivaled signs 14 star women's basketball players to NIL deals

During an interview with WAG Talk at this weekend's WNBA All-Star festivities, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers officially confirmed her relationship

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Paige Bueckers confirms relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd

You ask, we answer. The women's college basketball season is just four months away and a lot has changed since March. Let's take a look at some of

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Women's college basketball mailbag: Final Four picks, Notre Dame outlook and more

UConn's Azzi Fudd is having the best game so far in the national title in the Women's NCA Tournament. That makes her mom's shirt all the better up in

Azzi Fudd's mother wears 'Fudd Around And Find Out' shirt for national title game

South Carolina's 71-game home win streak came to an end on Sunday, losing in blowout fashion to Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies 87-58.  The

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No. 7 UConn dominates No. 4 South Carolina, snaps Gamecocks' 71-game home winning streak

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South Carolina basketball guard Te-Hina Paopao. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images