Azzi Fudd Joins Elite Company

[AzzisBraids]

Azzi Fudd tonight joins -


Diana Taurasi
Candace Parker
Maya Moore
Breanna Stewart
A'ja Wilson
Paige Bueckers

As the only players in history who were #1 as high school recruits and #1 as a WNBA picks. This is an iconic list of MVP's, legends, all-time greats and so happy that Azzi gets to experience the pinnacle of success in so many ways. There was a lot of talk but I felt like Azzi as #1 was inevitable and all the chatter was just to counter narratives that others built. Her decision to stay that extra year at UConn was probably one of the smartest in business decisions: Her new salary, her NIL deals, he draft stock, her exposure, her podcast, brand. After years of sadness, injury and sitting on the bench, the People's Princess is now living the life she deserves. She's never been anything less that #1 in her craft and that is truly exemplary.

 

[darrell]

Had to do some digging to confirm, but Tina Charles is a former #1 recruit (and #1 draft pick) as well. Sarah could likely join this group herself. How ‘bout them Huskies?

 

[huskyd]

Azzi Fudd tonight joins -


Diana Taurasi
Candace Parker
Maya Moore
Breanna Stewart
A'ja Wilson
Paige Bueckers

As the only players in history who were #1 as high school recruits and #1 as a WNBA picks. This is an iconic list of MVP's, legends, all-time greats and so happy that Azzi gets to experience the pinnacle of success in so many ways. There was a lot of talk but I felt like Azzi as #1 was inevitable and all the chatter was just to counter narratives that others built. Her decision to stay that extra year at UConn was probably one of the smartest in business decisions: Her new salary, her NIL deals, he draft stock, her exposure, her podcast, brand. After years of sadness, injury and sitting on the bench, the People's Princess is now living the life she deserves. She's never been anything less that #1 in her craft and that is truly exemplary.

Some folks just seem anointed; Azzi is one.