Azzi Fudd to UCONN

[Citrusdog]

Can I get an AMEN!!

Absolutely!

Amen!

Geno was absolutely correct. He ain’t done and he is wrapping the best players around Paige. Axis is an amazing talent...wow!! Very happy for all!! Amazing you lady!!

 

[Ozimoto]

Ah yes, Neile fest as our golden dome friends refer to that infamous picture.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I presume that Azzi will wear #35 at UConn. That seems to be the Number that I see her wearing the most.

She'll most likely be the best player that ever wore that number at UConn. Prior players that wore #35

De’Janae Boykin (2015)
Marci Czel (98-01)
Kathy Ferrier (90-93)

 

[Carnac]

All this because UConn joined the BigEast? Are the BE coaches REALLY happy UConn came back?

I truly believe they are for reasons already mentioned.
1. "Better teams make better leagues, so UConn's return is better for the Big East.
2. The Huskies bring attention; because of UConn, the American Athletic Conference received more of it over the past seven seasons than the Big East did. That's about to change.
3. More spotlight generally means better recruiting opportunities. BE coaches can now sell their recruits on the opportunity of playing UConn twice a year, and being on national TV, and the possibility of playing in front of a sell out crowd (when the circus comes to town, or they go to the circus in Storrs).
4. Better players means better teams. The elite nature of the Huskies' program will set a higher bar and force the more competitive teams in the Big East to elevate their level".

If you're a coach, and you want to be the best, you've got to play the best. UConn will be the BIGGEST game on every BE team's schedule. UConn will get every team's best shot. Every conference team wants to be the first to knock Goliath of his pedestal.

 

[Huskee11]

Great day for Azzi Fudd and for UConn!

I was almost afraid to look. What a relief when I saw the title "Azzi Fudd to UCONN".

The level of talent and roster depth for the foreseeable future is truly remarkable.

Many of us were wringing our hands when in 2019 UConn only landed Aubrey and then belatedly - but wonderfully - Anna. Some whispered fears that UConn was old news, that it was nearing its expiration date.

Well, to paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of the program`s death were greatly exaggerated.

In some sense, the disappointments of 2019 and the small classes in both 2018 and 2019 set UConn up perfectly for blockbuster classes in 2020 and 2021. The success of UConn players in the WNBA can`t be ignored either.

The combination of no fans for 2020-2021, plus Paige, Azzi, and company - wow, ticket sales for 2021-2022 should absolutely be through the roof! It will be PARTY TIME!!! Get on board!

What a day to be a UConn fan!!!!

 

[CL82]

I presume that Azzi will wear #35 at UConn. That seems to be the Number that I see her wearing the most.

She'll most likely be the best player that ever wore that number at UConn. Prior players that wore #35

De’Janae Boykin (2015)
Marci Czel (98-01)
Kathy Ferrier (90-93)

Will she have to call Kathy Ferrier and ask permission?

 

[Geew1992]

For those that didn't see the announcement, it was rather cut. She introduced her dog, Stewie, told us about herself, then joked about not announcing. Took the camera off her and then back on, she unzipped her UA hoodie to a UCONN shirt. Had her UCONN jersey hung on a UCONN backround and brought Stewie back with a UCONN shirt on. It wasn't a look-at-me announcement like some of you thought.

PS......... I have been truing to post it

 

[MSGRET]

I guess starting in the 2021-22 Fox and Fox Sports along with CBSSports will be televising every game UConn except for the ones carried by ESPN. I fell sorry for SNY if this happens.

 

[HuskyNan]

I'm very happy, but what are we gonna do for Threads now?

Arguments about starting lineups, probably.

 

[chrissaran]

Congratulations Azzi and UConn. Now we're that much stronger. Looking forward to seeing you play for the Huskies.

 

[Carnac]

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"Was there any other choice?"​

CL82, a tip 'o the turban to you sir. I nominate THIS post as the POD..........Post of the Day. A great picture, and a great caption. This picture and it's caption best summarizes the events of the day.

 

[f1f1ferrari]

I presume that Azzi will wear #35 at UConn. That seems to be the Number that I see her wearing the most.

She'll most likely be the best player that ever wore that number at UConn. Prior players that wore #35

De’Janae Boykin (2015)
Marci Czel (98-01)
Kathy Ferrier (90-93)

I Don't know why the Media Guide continues to list Marci Czel as wearing #35 - she wore #13!

 

[Geew1992]

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[Sluconn Husky]

What happened to the poster that said Paige and Azzi were headed to ND to play with Brunelle?

Then there was the poster here who said it was a done deal she'd come to UConn and that she'd announce the week of her birthday, based on inside info. Kudos to that person.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Oh, Almost Forgot. Caroline and Saylor signing today. Tough act to follow.

AND DeBerry!!!

 

[eebmg]

Doug Bonjour article with some nice quotes

No. 1 recruit commits to UConn women's hoops

Azzi Fudd, a 5-foot-11 guard from St. John’s College High School, committed to UConn,...

www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com

“You look at UConn and their history of amazing players, and just the development that those players have had, that was really big for me,” Fudd said. “But also, it’s nice that UConn’s closer to home, and I have two really good friends up there right now and another girl in my grade.

“Getting to play in college and possibly winning national championships, and just to spend three or four years with some of my best friends, that was something I couldn’t turn down.”



Fudd said she told UConn coach Geno Auriemma her decision “pretty recently.” The school officially announced her signing on Wednesday, along with the three other members of the class.


“He was really excited,” Fudd said. “He was surprised when I told him because whenever they would ask me when I planned on signing, I never really had a set timetable. I always said, ‘Well, before I have to sign or before my birthday.’ ”

Bueckers — Fudd’s good friend and her teammate with USA Basketball — had a slightly different reaction.

“She cried a little bit,” Fudd said.

 

[Zanzman]

Then there was the poster here who said it was a done deal she'd come to UConn and that she'd announce the week of her birthday, based on inside info. Kudos to that person.

Don’t worry he’s already given himself kudos

 

[DEpup]

So what do we think is impacting this recruiting surge the most?

Geno having more time without National team commitments?

New conference?

Just natural ebb and flow of recruiting?

 

[eebmg]

So what do we think is impacting this recruiting surge the most?

Geno having more time without National team commitments?

New conference?

Just natural ebb and flow of recruiting?

The hair. It is even more luxurious.

Seriously, I think he went back to the basics that any recruit has to love to pass.

 

[HuskylnSC]

OK Now on to Lauren Betts! No letup in sight!

 

[mbr33ct]

OK Now on to Lauren Betts! No letup in sight!

Tough crowd not even one full day to savor this.

 

[eebmg]

Maybe UConn should split like IBM stocks and Geno and CD each take half and play under UConn G and UConn CD.

 

[dishmass]

Apparently her Dad wanting to be able to attend her games was a big push to keeping her on the East Coast. Thankyou Tim!

 

[Carnac]

Nah I see very little chance that streak is ever broken. We run into too many good programs now.

Agreed. You can put that record on the top shelf with the other "immortal" sports records that will NEVER be broken, right between Joe DiMaggio's MLB record of 56 consecutive games hitting streak, and Johnny Vander Meer's record of pitching 2 no-hitters in consecutive starts.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Agreed. You can put that record on the top shelf with the other sports records that will NEVER be broken.

There is one crazy record that is well within reach, and that's the consecutive conference wins record. Someone here will know the exact number, but I thought it was a Texas team winning something like 128 or 130 Big XXII games in a row. UConn's gotta be getting pretty close to that after not losing any games in the AAC.