History of Azzi Fudd in Timeline

Azzi Fudd is an American college basketball player currently playing for the UConn Huskies. A highly touted recruit, she was ranked as the number one player in her class and earned national player of the year accolades while attending St. John's College High School. As a freshman at UConn, Fudd's team reached the 2022 national championship game. She went on to win the 2025 national championship game as a senior.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 1993: UConn Lost Consecutive Games

March 1993 was the last time UConn lost two consecutive games.

1998: UConn Signed Number-One Recruit

In 1998, UConn started signing number-one ranked recruits.

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 later became a basketball player for the UConn Huskies.

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2003: UConn Suffered Losses to Unranked Opponents

In 2003, UConn suffered multiple losses to unranked conference opponents.

2011: Brothers Adopted

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

2017: Wins Gold at FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship

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

2018: Wins Gold at FIBA Under-17 Women's Basketball World Cup

In 2018, Azzi Fudd won a gold medal at the FIBA Under-17 Women's Basketball World Cup in Belarus, representing the United States.

2019: Named 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. She became the first sophomore to win the award, leading her team to a 35–1 record and the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) tournament title.

January 2020: Returns to St. John's team after injury

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

November 11, 2020: Commits to UConn

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

September 2021: Signs NIL Deal with Chipotle

In September 2021, Azzi Fudd signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Chipotle to be 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: Signs with SC30 Inc.

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

2021: Ranked Number One by ESPN

In 2021, Azzi Fudd was ranked number one in her class by ESPN as a five-star recruit.

2021: Wins Gold at FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup

In 2021, Azzi Fudd won a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Hungary, representing the United States.

February 6, 2022: Career High 25 Points Against Tennessee

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

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

2022: UConn Reaches National Championship Game

In 2022, Azzi Fudd was on the UConn team that reached the national championship game as a freshman.

November 8, 2023: Season Debut

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: Season-Ending ACL Tear

On November 22, 2023, Azzi Fudd tore her right ACL while practicing, ending her season prematurely.

2023: Invited to Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class

In 2023, Azzi Fudd was invited to Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class, an Under Armour-sponsored camp designed to assist top women college athletes in transitioning from collegiate to professional basketball.

November 20, 2024: Season Debut After ACL Injury

On November 20, 2024, Azzi Fudd made her season debut after recovering from an ACL injury. She scored four points and had one rebound in 12 minutes during the 85-41 win against FDU.

March 25, 2025: Announces Return to UConn for Final Season

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

April 6, 2025: Wins First National Championship

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

2025: Invited to Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class

In 2025, Azzi Fudd was invited to Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class, an Under Armour-sponsored camp designed to assist top women college athletes in transitioning from collegiate to professional basketball.