Azzi Confirms Return

[darrell]

 

[Sifaka]

Azzi Fudd to Return to UConn in 2025-26 - University of Connecticut Athletics

UConn women's basketball graduate student Azzi Fudd will return to the Huskies in 2025-26 for her final season of eligibility she announced via social media Tuesday.

uconnhuskies.com

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Finally she can get away from that Paige person!

Pardon. Little giddy. Simply great, great news!!!!

Azzi Fudd returning to UConn next season

The Huskies' 2025-26 roster gets a major boost.

www.uconnwbbweekly.com

This article summarizes the horrific injury pitfalls Azzi has suffered in her college career. Seeing it in print my admiration for Azzi's grit has expanded a great deal. What a fighter.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Here is the link to the ESPN article about Azzi's return: Fudd chooses another year at UConn over draft

 

[packwrap]

This is too good to be true!

A full year to hopefully have a solid All-American caliber run.

Finish off that masters.

Hang with buddy DuCharme.

Win plenty of games with our core of excellent returning players.

Welcome back Azzi!

 

[gold2323]

Totally agree ….great smart decision
Made my day

 

[GoUconn7961]

This is such great news!

 

[JeannoCT]

After last night's game, I thought it was odd that she (and Aubrey) didn't speak.
So happy she's coming back!!

 

[Hayven]

I think she wants to be up on the wall. And I’m here for it

 

[Rowdy831]

That certainly helps with the foundation of next years team.

 

[and one]

I was pretty sure she'd be back; a good decision on her part and a huge boost to next years team.

 

[Vancat]

 

[meyers7]

Haven't been this happy since last year when Bueckers said she was coming back.

 

[Stagnant]

Not too surprising. I just thought maybe she would have been more emotional last night if that was it for her at UConn.

 

[DEpup]

Great decision by her after all the injuries. This gives her a year without Paige to get back to the Alpha shot hunter she was before all the injuries. And it is a really good business decision since there will be a new WNBA salary contract by then with better rookie salaries.

 

[pghhuskydoc]

Oh, this is wonderful news!! Good for her! (And UConn Nation!)

 

[azfan]

NIL income greater than WNBA rookie contract. ESPN radio discuss this at length yesterday that the number of college athletes have a financial incentive to remain in college. Perhaps this is an example

 

[huskeynut]

Azzi made the right decision. Good for her and good for UConn.

 

[DefenseBB]

Quick, someone go check on @MilfordHusky, I fear he may be day drinking in Arlington....

 

[DEpup]

Now I'd say it's pretty clear that if there is a transfer next year, it will be a big. The back court and wing are stacked.

 

[JBK]

Good for her. Her number will be on the wall before she leaves UCONN. God willing.

 

[ERWUC65]

I was pretty sure she'd be back; a good decision on her part and a huge boost to next years team.

Now we have our leader and a PG if things do not work out between KK and Kelis. I really like the setup with Paige this year, not having to bring up the ball, but taking over at halfcourt. Now all we need is a portal BIG! Go Huskies!

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

I think it is a good decision for Her and the Team. She gets one more year to impress the WNBA, she gets the new WNBA contract with higher rookie salary, and she gets to be the leader of the Team...not in anyone's shadow (except maybe Sarah). And of course the Team wins with a known player with high skills to lead the team next year.

Happy....

 

[MilfordHusky]

My local girl likes college life, loves UConn, and wants to show everyone what she can REALLY do. I am not surprised, but am relieved. Congrats to Azzi! I'm excited about seeing you in a UConn jersey one more year. Despite losing the great Paige Bueckers, the lineup looks really, really good for next year.

 

[Blond D.]