Career Timeline of Azzi Fudd: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Azzi Fudd built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

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

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: Ranked Number One Recruit

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

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 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.