Nothing, except that UConn has has a lot of luck with kids in the multiracial category, including Kaleena, Kiah, Napheesa, and Gabby. It may not be meaningful in any way. In some parts of the country, being of mixed race is not looked at favorably. Kids with that background may be more comfortable in places where similar kids have succeeded.
Both of her parents played the sport, and mom chose to name her after Jennifer Azzi. She looks like a high school sophomore or junior. Maybe Fudd and Buckers can be the new Taurasi and Bird.Great news piece. I had heard of Fudd, but after looking at this news piece, I have a much better understanding of who she is, her recent accomplishments (USA U16), and her background. I wonder what Geno's impression of her after watching her workout.
Wow, she must have a exceptionally high skill set for Maryland to "offer" her in the 6th grade. It sounds like Brenda is following in Walz's footsteps. They keep offering them younger and younger. The next thing you know, Some coach will offer a kid that's still in the womb, based simply on genetics.
It will be interesting to see how she does in high school and against top level AAU teams the next four years. It appears she'll have her pick of where she wants to attend college. UConn perhaps?
Most of our players fit into that category, though a few play at an other-worldly level.
Paige Bueckers (2020) we already know about, now we've been brought up to speed on Azzi Fudd (2021). I like her. I think your "Maybe Fudd and Buckers can be the new Taurasi and Bird" comment has merit. They would be huge gets for the program.
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She must have a exceptionally high skill set for Maryland to "offer" her in the 6th grade. It sounds like Brenda is following in Jeff Walz's (Louisville) footsteps. They keep offering them younger and younger. The next thing you know, some coach will offer a kid that's still in the womb, based simply on genetics.
14 years old in the 6th grade? She might have trouble finding the gym.
Or did MD offer her 3 years ago?
Paige looks thin and needs to put on a little weight. Azzi isn't skinny and certainly isn't heavy. She needs a little more muscle, but she's only 14!!!
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I have some friends who are interracial couples. They get no reaction in D.C. or the close-in suburbs, but they do get looks of disapproval and worse in small towns and more conservative part of the country. Not everyone is as open-minded as Boneyarders. Maybe it was insensitive to point that out, but I think it's a plus having kids with diverse backgrounds.
Three yeas of middle school (grades 6-8) 10+3 =13. She should celebrate her 14th birthday sometime this year, correct?
Thanks.
As one who resembles that remark I find no problem with it. I in fact have always taken great pleasure in it.
@MilfordHusky while it is certainly true that UCONN has done well with multiracial players I am struggling to think of a program that has done poorly with such players. Let's face it UCONN has so many other marks of distinction as a program that the race of some of the most successful players should hardly be a consideration.
