History of Azzi Fudd in Timeline

Azzi Fudd is an American college basketball player. She currently plays for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference. Known for her exceptional shooting skills and overall talent, Fudd was a highly-rated recruit coming out of high school, showcasing her potential as a future star in women's basketball. She has gained considerable attention and accolades throughout her young career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 1993: UConn Lost Two Consecutive Games

During Fudd's absence, UConn lost two consecutive games for the first time since March 1993.

1996: Jennifer Azzi wins Olympic Gold

In 1996, Jennifer Azzi, the player Azzi Fudd was named after, was an Olympic gold medalist.

1998: 12th Number-One Recruit to Sign with UConn Since 1998

As of 2020, Azzi Fudd became the 12th number-one recruit to sign with UConn since 1998.

2001: Mother Drafted by Sacramento Monarchs

In 2001, Azzi Fudd's mother, Katie, was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA draft.

November 11, 2002: Azzi Fudd Born

On November 11, 2002, Azzi Jazlyn Fudd was born. She is an American college basketball player.

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2003: Losses to Unranked Opponents

During Fudd's absence, UConn suffered multiple losses to unranked conference opponents for the first time since 2003-04.

2011: Adoption of Brothers

In 2011, Azzi Fudd's parents adopted her two younger brothers, Jon and Jose.

2015: Azzi and Fudd Meet

In 2015, Jennifer Azzi and Azzi Fudd met.

2017: FIBA Under-16 Gold Medal

In 2017, Azzi Fudd represented the United States internationally, winning a gold medal at the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship in Argentina.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2018, Azzi Fudd won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup.

2019: Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

In 2019, Azzi Fudd was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year after averaging 26.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, becoming the first sophomore ever to win the award, and leading her team to a 35-1 record and capturing the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) tournament title.

January 2020: Return to St. John's Team

In January 2020, Azzi Fudd returned to the St. John's team, averaging 19.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while still recovering from her injury, before her season was prematurely halted by COVID-19.

November 11, 2020: Commitment to UConn

On November 11, 2020, Azzi Fudd announced her commitment to UConn, choosing the Huskies over offers from multiple other universities and becoming the 12th number-one recruit to sign with UConn since 1998.

September 2021: NIL Deal with Chipotle

In September 2021, Azzi Fudd signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Chipotle, as an ambassador for their "Real Food for Real Athletes" platform.

November 2021: Equity Partner for BioSteel Sports Nutrition

In November 2021, Azzi Fudd became an equity partner for sports drink BioSteel Sports Nutrition.

November 21, 2021: Collegiate Debut for UConn

On November 21, 2021, Azzi Fudd made her collegiate debut for UConn, scoring seven points and three rebounds in a 95-80 win over Arkansas.

December 2021: Partnership with SC30 Inc.

In December 2021, Azzi Fudd signed with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's SC30 Inc. brand for "multidimensional" partnership, which includes a sponsorship deal and personal mentoring.

2021: Fudd dons Azzi's Jersey

In 2021, Azzi Fudd donned Jennifer Azzi's No. 8 jersey number in her honor as she won the FIBA U19 World Cup.

2021: Ranked Number One Recruit

In 2021, Azzi Fudd was ranked as the number one recruit in her class by ESPN.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2021, Azzi Fudd won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

February 6, 2022: First Collegiate Start and Career High

On February 6, 2022, Azzi Fudd made her first collegiate start against rival Tennessee, finishing with a career high 25 points, along with four rebounds, and four assists.

November 10, 2022: Season Debut Against Northeastern

On November 10, 2022, Azzi Fudd made her season debut, recording 26 points and 4 assists in a 98–39 win against Northeastern.

2022: National Title Game Appearance

In 2022, Azzi Fudd, as a freshman, helped UConn reach the national title game.

January 11, 2023: Return from Knee Injury

On January 11, 2023, Azzi Fudd returned for the Huskies against St. John's after missing the previous eight games. She came off the bench, scored 15 points, and only played 20 minutes due to minutes restrictions.

November 8, 2023: Season Debut Against Dayton

On November 8, 2023, Azzi Fudd made her season debut, notching 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in a 102–58 win against Dayton.

November 22, 2023: ACL Tear

On November 22, 2023, it was announced that Azzi Fudd had torn her right ACL while practicing, ending her season.

November 20, 2024: Season Debut Against FDU

On November 20, 2024, after missing the first couple of games due to her ACL injury, Azzi Fudd made her season debut in an 85–41 win against FDU. She finished the night scoring four points and one rebound in a limited 12 minutes.

February 12, 2025: Career-High Score Against St. John's

On February 12, 2025, Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 34 points against St John's in a 78–40 win. She also become the eighth player in program history to score eight three pointers in a game.

March 25, 2025: Return to UConn

On March 25, 2025, Azzi Fudd announced she would be returning to UConn for her final season despite being eligible for the WNBA draft.

April 6, 2025: National Championship and Most Outstanding Player

On April 6, 2025, Azzi Fudd won her first national championship, scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds and also winning Most Outstanding Player honors for her performance.

July 21, 2025: Signing with Unrivaled League

On July 21, 2025, Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league, announced the signing of Azzi Fudd and her UConn teammate Sarah Strong to groundbreaking NIL deals as part of "The Future is Unrivaled Class of 2025".

August 7, 2025: Podcast Release

On August 7, 2025, Azzi Fudd released her own podcast featuring Ashanti Plummer called “Fudd Around and Find Out”, a reference to a t-shirt Fudd's mother wore in the NCAA Tournament. The podcast is presented by iHeartRadio Women's Sports and co-produced by Steph Curry's Unanimous Media.