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CHANTILLY, Va. -- She was one of the hottest basketball prospects in the country last year. Today, Azzi Fudd is still living up to the hype.
"It’s incredible because a few years ago I never thought I would get this good," Fudd told WUSA9 last October. "You don’t just see that so thinking about what my future looks like...I’ve have no idea what it holds, but I hope its something good like being a starter at the University of Connecticut."

from 2018 but we can still hope,
 
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CHANTILLY, Va. -- She was one of the hottest basketball prospects in the country last year. Today, Azzi Fudd is still living up to the hype.
"It’s incredible because a few years ago I never thought I would get this good," Fudd told WUSA9 last October. "You don’t just see that so thinking about what my future looks like...I’ve have no idea what it holds, but I hope its something good like being a starter at the University of Connecticut."

from 2018 but we can still hope,
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I had never seen that. Azzi can be a starter at UConn. Maybe as a freshman, maybe not until later, but she will get major playing time. The first time I saw her play, I immediately thought about 3,036, Maya's career scoring record. Azzi puts the ball in the hoop better than anyone I've ever seen.

I love what Carla says about Azzi as a person. I want her to be part of the UConn family, more because of who she is as a person than what she does on the court. She's a sweetheart and role model.
 
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The fact that UCLA is in the final 2 with Uconn shows that they have something special to offer to Fudd, totally unexpected by the fan base of both schools I am sure. I would give them at least an even chance of landing Fudd. This would be one of the biggest coups in recruiting in a long time.
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EricLA said:
I live in Los Angeles, and I can tell you without a doubt, GO TO UCONN!! ;)

All joking aside, I'm a small town guy. LIved in San Diego for 25+ years before moving to LA, and SD is where I will retire to. LA is too big, too spread out, and flat out not nice enough. Sure there is Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Santa Monica and all the beach communities, etc., but those places are not affordable for me.

SD on the other hand, has everything I could ever want within about 10-15 minutes of my house there - downtown, the Zoo, Morley Field and dog park, lots of shops and restaurants, Mission Valley (the football stadium etc.,), movies, etc. etc...
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LOL! San Diego a small town. It’s not even a small city. I can’t wait to retire and get to a place with less than 1% of the population of San Diego.

I’ve been there several times, and for a huge, sprawling city, I agree, it’s quite nice.
 
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That’s a weird choice. Did Close coach her for USA basketball or something? Or does she a family member or best friend on the staff or team? That’s just weird for me. I would’ve UConn, Maryland, Notre Dame, Duke, Stanford would be her top choices. But UCLA?
 
MDoggie said:
Beautiful campus and location.
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And you are under-selling it. They have a lot going for them. That place is beautiful the entire school year. But, it isn't the Capital of College Basketball.
 
I think as long as the recruit is upfront and honest with all of the schools that were recruiting her whom are no longer in contention, then it doesn't matter who reports finalists. That's just my opinion, Fudd seems like a classy gal, she followed back all of the college coaches who followed her on Twitter - even the low majors.
 
I wonder if her prior relationship with Kobe influenced her towards UCLA. Is Kobe's WBB organization still up and running and does Azzi believe its her calling to carry on Kobe's wishes for WBB and become an integral part of Mamba Sports Academy? I thought Duke would be in her final mix with Kara prior involvement with USA Basketball.

Don't know how huge of an advantage this is, but if she chooses UCLA its her program and IMO there's no doubt she'll be able to recruit the Elite Basketball Players to join her. Many of them are from California.
 
Wherever she chooses I'll respect her decision because she'll make a difference at either program regardless. Im pretty sure though Cori Close is doing whatever she can to hopefully sway Azzi her way.
 
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UCLA is a beautiful campus. I have to say though UConn has its moments, especially in autumn.

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Cori Close has built a perennial top-20 program at UCLA, and there is no doubt that the campus layout and West Coast location is a real attraction to many HS recruits. But as I go back and review the destination for each of ESPN’s top rated HS seniors over the past 15 years, there are only 5 schools represented, 4 of which are perennial top-5 teams. UConn leads the pack by far with 8 #1 players (Tina, EDD, KML, Stewie, Lou, Megan, Christyn & Paige). Next in line are Stanford, Baylor & SC. The one outlier is Mercedes Russell at TN in 2013, although even here, TN was still considered by many as a perennial national power, although they had started to experience a steady decline at that time.

What this all means relative to Azzi’s decision is difficult to understand. If she chooses UCLA, she will certainly be bucking a long-standing trend in WBB, and perhaps trying to do for UCLA what A’ja Wilson did for SC.

In a little over a month we’ll all know. The good news is that it will be much easier for Azzi to trot a Husky out during her announcement ceremony than a bruin. :cool:
 
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UCLA is a beautiful campus. I have to say though UConn has its moments, especially in autumn.

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If you're driving into campus on North Eagleville, there is a point in autumn when the leaves are the best shade of orangey/yellow and when the sun hits at just the right time of day, it's like a glistening, golden tunnel. The route was about ten minutes longer than my normal way in, but I never regretted taking the extra time.
 
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bluedevil said:
UCLA=Red Herring.
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Sounds reasonable. Why? UConn has her BFF beckoning her daily to join her In Storrs. You know they still talk everyday. Paige is consistently telling her about all the virtues of the school, players and coaches, not to mention her own personal experiences. Didn’t Paige say that she learned a lot about the game her first week on campus? That alone should peak Azzi’s curiosity.

Seriously, Paige does not have to sell the program to Azzi. The program and its legacy sells itself.

The last two ROY in the WNBA are from????

The two players that are leading the Seattle Storm to the WNBA championship this season are from?????

These facts are not lost on Azzi, she knows this. ;)

When you hear something long enough, and often enough, you start to believe it. Who is as close (no pun intended) to her as Paige that’s beckoning her to Westwood? :eek:
 
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I think if it is true that Fudd is down to UConn and UCLA, I can't see her choosing UConn. There must be a very strong pull coming from UCLA that has them included in the final two. It won't bother me so much if she chooses UCLA. I'm just glad she did not have ND, Maryland, or Stanford in her final two. oldude, she could do for UCLA what Wilson did for SC and what Sabrina did for Oregon. I hope she leaves that for some other player to do. UCLA is the right choice if she is thinking about playing time and being the biggest star but, UConn would be the best choice if she wants to experience team play. Of course, that is in addition to the academic and social aspects she desires.
 
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Huskee11 said:
UCLA is an interesting program. They were 26-5 in the tough PAC 12 last year.

No ESPN top 100 recruits for 2020 and only one for 2021, Darius, rated 26, a guard from New Jersey; BUT three very highly rated current freshman, 2020 recruits, from overseas. Potter and Antsey from Australia and Bessoir from Germany. Lots of size there, Bessoir and Antsey both listed at 6’4”.

Onyenwere is a Senior and their best player, so she will be gone. Charisma Osborne is a good player at guard and will be a Sophomore this year.

So she would be a big fish, obviously anywhere she goes, but the pond at UCLA is potentially not all that small. There looks to be some talent to take the floor with.

I think that UConn should be the clear favorite. Paige, Geno, Championship banners. Two straight WNBA rookies of the year. Stewie and Bird. Lots, lots more. But who knows how young minds work and what ultimately sways them one way or the other.

I guess we will find out soon. Hopefully at least. Fingers crossed.
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Huskie I just said the same thing you did before reading your post. ;)
 
EricLA said:
I live in Los Angeles, and I can tell you without a doubt, GO TO UCONN!! ;)

All joking aside, I'm a small town guy. LIved in San Diego for 25+ years before moving to LA, and SD is where I will retire to. LA is too big, too spread out, and flat out not nice enough. Sure there is Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Santa Monica and all the beach communities, etc., but those places are not affordable for me.

SD on the other hand, has everything I could ever want within about 10-15 minutes of my house there - downtown, the Zoo, Morley Field and dog park, lots of shops and restaurants, Mission Valley (the football stadium etc.,), movies, etc. etc...
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I was born and raised in LA., and now reside in a suburb. I agree and second the sentiments Eric is expressing here.
 
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