Azzi Fudd's Return...

[Bald Husky]

When Azzi comes back, I don't think she will start, not just in the beginning, but going forward. The team is building some great chemistry with Paige, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Ice, and Ash. The other players, not so much as yet, but with KK, Azzi, Morgan, amd Allie coming off the bench we can have another really good team. Azzi can still play 25 minutes, and she will depending on how good she is playing. Don't forget all the options Geno has now, so he can afford to pull a player if someone else is playing better in a particular game. Plus having Azzi coming off the bench will give Geno the ability to regulate her minutes until she is ready for a full game, without messing up the starting chemistry. We don't know, but we do know that Geno will do whatever works at the time, so as long as everyone is healthy, he can have some fun moving players in and out, including Azzi.

 

[ashfan]

This was a repeat.

I meant yet another repeat. When Azzi is told that she is 100% go to go, the words "for now" should be added.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I would venture a guess that Azzi's situation is similar to when it happened to Paige. The body is ready to go, the last hurdle is the mind. They are probably (I said probably) waiting for her to give them the green light.

 

[cancontent]

An article linked to in the BY says Azzi is expected back in the 3rd week of Nov. I interpret that as meaning Friday or slightly later.

Go with slightly later.

 

[jcoton56]

I would expect a couple of cameos before more lengthy appearances. FDU is my guess for an initial Azzi in-game siting. Fingers crossed.

 

[yhun89]

With Azzi back, this team becomes drastically better.

-Primary scoring option for Paige-less minutes
-Major floor spacer-if she and Allie/Ash/Paige are out there together (any combo) the floor is open for drives and midranges.
-Defensive improvement-Azzi is majorly underrated defensively.

Jus being able to reassure Geno that if Paige sits, the scoring can potentially remain consistent is great. And hearing Geno's praise for Azzi, she might be better than she was in her sophomore year, where she was dropping 25-30 point games left and right.

 

[Vancat]

IF she came back during the FD game, I bet Geno would love a lot of the attention being diverted away from him.

 

[Bone Dog]

IF she came back during the FD game, I bet Geno would love a lot of the attention being diverted away from him.

I can just picture the post game presser:

• "Geno, how does it feel to hold the record?" [for two minutes]
• "Azzi Azzi Azzi Azzi Azzi Azzi" [for 28 minutes]

 

[Dillon77]

As a WBB fan who has been aware of Azzi Fudd since she was in high school, I look forward to what sounds like her imminent return and wish her the best of luck individually and, collectively, with her teammates. She's a special player and I hope to see her get back to speed.

 

[Jim]

IF she came back during the FD game, I bet Geno would love a lot of the attention being diverted away from him.

I would wager that Azzi would want to play a part in the record setting game.

 

[Topdawg]

Wednesday the 20th will likely include all players who are medically cleared to play. Assuming we beat NC this week, this will become a game for the history books.

 

[RoadMaster]

IF she came back during the FD game, I bet Geno would love a lot of the attention being diverted away from him.

Perhaps CD will help in that department too..

 

[Alydar]

Azzi looks in better shape than I have ever seen here and I'm sure her great talents are still there waiting. My chief concern is her head. Will she be assertive on the court. For much of her healthy UConn career she has not been. She had 2 or 3 magnificent games before she went down. If she gets that back oh boy lookout!

Those 2 or 3 great games came after she had her first ACL tear. She played aggressively and without fear. I'll be more worried about her ACL than her mindset.

That's not to say I won't be worrying during the ND game, where both Fudd and Bueckers went down in successive seasons. I believe in curses.

 

[packwrap]

Perhaps CD will help in that department too..

Geno could pick up 24hr bug, so CD can continue her undefeated coaching streak.

 

[Tonyc]

Paige and Azzi on the court at the same time WOW. how do you defend UConn????

 

[yhun89]

Paige and Azzi on the court at the same time WOW. how do you defend UConn????

that's the neat thing, you don't.

 

[cgshuskie]

Hope we get a few minutes of Azzi tonight!!!!!

 

[hoophuskee]

When Azzi comes back, I don't think she will start, not just in the beginning, but going forward. The team is building some great chemistry with Paige, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Ice, and Ash.

Don't agree with this. Once Azzi is deemed healthy enough she starts. There should be more than enough time with chemistry whenever you put her in as the starter.

Also, you don't bench a player that when healthy that matched Clark among other games. Her ceiling is super-star elite. In terms of chemsitry you would want her working iwth the 1st team as much as possible. Adn third, the idea should be to put your throat on the other team as quick as you can. No reason to play with your food.

 

[JoePgh]

ESPN's WNBA draft projection has Azzi as the #3 overall draft choice if she enters the draft in 2025 (after only Paige and Kiki Iriafen). Unless she has a monster season after she returns to the lineup, I think that is unlikely.

The article also noted that Azzi is leaning towards returning to UConn for the 2025-26 season. That is not surprising -- she needs more games at the college level.

 

[packwrap]

ESPN's WNBA draft projection has Azzi as the #3 overall draft choice if she enters the draft in 2025 (after only Paige and Kiki Iriafen). Unless she has a monster season after she returns to the lineup, I think that is unlikely.

The article also noted that Azzi is leaning towards returning to UConn for the 2025-26 season. That is not surprising -- she needs more games at the college level.

If she comes back, she may be able to finish up her Phd.

Whenever Azzi goes, she will be drafted high by someone. Her talent is considered at the Clark, Bueckers, JuJu level when healthy, so a team will just take the risk on injury.

No different than drafting a foreign player, who may never even come to US.

 

[Blakeon18]

Got to admit: smiled bigtime when I read she is leaning to returning for 2025-2026.

 

[Zarathustra]

Got to admit: smiled bigtime when I read she is leaning to returning for 2025-2026.

I believe that AZZI would be the "GLUE" that will cement the chemistry of the
Huskies 2025 - 2026 season. But I respect that AZZI will do what is best for
her and the team! GO AZZI! Go GENO! More separation from Tara!

 

[Jim]

I would wager that Azzi would want to play a part in the record setting game.

I love it when a plan comes together!