UConn's Azzi Fudd Makes Major Personal Announcement on Friday
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team just climbed atop the women's college basketball world, winning the national championship.
While the spotlight shined bright on Paige Bueckers throughout her last season at UConn, teammate Azzi Fudd has also established herself as one of the best players in women's college basketball.
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Fudd helped lead the Huskies to an 82-59 victory over Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national title game. The UConn guard posted 24 points, five rebounds and one assist in the title clincher.
Now, in the offseason, Fudd has a chance to showcase those skills in youth camp. On Friday, Fudd announced that she will be hosting her "Hooping for a Cure" camp in July.
"Hi everyone!" Fudd posted on X. "Many of you know I host my Hooping for a Cure camp each summer, and I'm so excited to share it's back July 26–27 in DC!"
This past season with the UConn Huskies, Fudd posted 13.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
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After committing to UConn as one of the most highly touted prospects, Fudd has averaged 13.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game during her four-year career with the Huskies.
UConn basketball players Paige Bueckers (left) and Azzi Fudd, who helped lead the Huskies to the 2025 national championship.Scott Rausenberger-Imagn Images
Fudd played alongside Bueckers for the past several seasons.
Bueckers was recently selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and will now look to lead the Dallas Wings at the professional level.
Fudd decided not to enter the 2025 draft and is returning to UConn for a fifth season.
Related: Dawn Staley Announces Exciting Personal News on Thursday
Related: Paige Bueckers' Gesture Toward UConn Teammate After Alarming Incident
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