Will this be Azzi Fudd's BEST year at UConn? 

The talent on this team is just staggering but better yet they are superb human beings. What I admire most about Azzi isn't just her 'generational' talent. But the calmness she brings to the team. She exudes class, poise, and still has that competitive fire. Plus character, right! Without that, you will destroy with your character what you create with your gift. What will be will be, who knows who may get hurt or not? This sport pushes each athlete to the point of failure, repeatedly. And it is happening throughout WBB, not just UConn. It is hard to have educated wisdom on when to push through and when your body is saying oops, I am hurt and don't ignore this one. Super competitors have a tendency to do this. I am a very firm believer that all things work together for good as the good book says. I know beyond any shadow of doubt Azzi believes this as well. There is more going on here than just basketball. So saying that, I am beyond exited to see how this next season unfolds for our girl, and the rest of the team. We got to see last year how they came together and surprised the world while crippled. Can you imagine all these super stars hitting their stride at the same time? OMG.

Hot and Cold player

Azzi says she is “unbreakable” so I think that mindset will go a long way! Poor girl hasn’t been able to stay healthy so its gonna be cruital to have a 5 star season, but and ALC return is NO easy task! praying for good health and a strong return. (number 12 championship loading…)

It has to be her best year. She came into college as the number one recruit on the cover of Slam. She’s got too much potential to not be a top three WNBA draft pick. And this is her year to prove it

I think a lot of people are sleeping on Azzi but I see a great season for her, if healthy.

I know Azzi is better than most people realize, but it doesn't always appear to the eye. Like Paige knows what's going to happen next, Azzi incorporates that into her movements, particularly on defense. I wonder if in-coming Kaitlyn Chen is like that. The video I've seen of her is fairly nondescript. She seems competent, doesn't make a lot of errors, scores more than the videos I've seen, but also isn't a one-on-one star in any dramatic way. So, my impression of Azzi, Kaitlyn, and perhaps Ashlynn and K.K. is that they need to focus on their ability to be shifty, unpredictable, quick to change direction and throw off a defender with fakes and sudden movements. All that would be helpful. Paige does a lot of that already, but at her height she doesn't impress as quick, even when she is. I've been watching some RU-vid shorts where someone demonstrates these kinds of things. Not all are terribly useful, but all help the player improve their base skills. Anyone can find these easily.

Also, I would like to see this channel land an interview with Morgan, Allie, or Sarah this summer. Not sure if that is possible. But it would be a nice treat.

Might be a good program examining the health status of each of the players forced to sit on the bench last season for UConn. Does Strong have a knee issue? Is El Alfy ready to go? Can DuCharme overcome her concussion and neck issues? Did Patterson’s second knee surgery solve her problem? Does Griffin need more time to heal after her surgery? We know Fudd has a history of knee problems so can she get a clean bill of health to start this season? Of these five what is known about who is really ready to go and who’s not?

If she stays healthy it will have to be her best.

We are about to find out just how great Paige Bueckers really is. How many players out there can come back to the floor after being away from the game for more than a year and have the impact/season that Paige had? The list is VERY short. Does Azzi have that 'generational' gene to come right back and exude greatness right out of the injury gate? Azzi's parents are the best. I watch their YT channels all the time. If Azzi possesses even a fraction of the resilience, fortitude, and determination demonstrated by the unwavering love and support of her parents, I anticipate her ability to rebound a sure thing. How quickly? Hmmmmm that is another matter. Peace! PS. Enjoy your trip, Ry!

She also had a serious injury in high school. She is only an adequate ball handler and tends to get boxed in corners at times. great jump shooter.

Azzi Fudd is my all time favorite UConn Basketball player along with KLS.

This has to be her year!!! Or a series of… meaning she can put together two good years for her draft pick to go up for the WNBA.

Azzi has been dealing with injuries since high school, but she has so much talent. Will it be her best season? I think if she goes the whole season with no injury, then yes, it will be her best season, regardless of how she plays. You have to put in perspective that she has missed significant time every season at UConn. I'm not putting pressure on her to be great, just play her role and do what she can to help the team win. I would be satisfied with that

If she as a healthy season they winning it all😊😊 cause the 3balls fireeee

The guard positions at UConn are loaded before the end of the next season, people will be talking about Chen and Ziebell, watch!

i want to be able to talk about paige and azzi separately this year. I don't want a conversation about one to turn into a conversation about both. That has to stop.

Geno will not automatically give a starting position to Jana, AF, AP, CD, and AG. The injured players coming back have to compete for the starting position. If they can come back, then UCONN can breathe much easier with a deep bench.

do you think Strong will start over Ice Brady?

Suspect that if both Fudd and Ducharme are healthy, they will will share one wing spot, each getting @20 minutes. Bueckers takes the other wing. Chen does 28-32 minutes at point with KK getting 8-12. El Alfy - post; Strong - pf.

She will be on crutches by November

Can’t depend on her….

She has been hot and cold...Did not live up to the hype. Her last chance to prove herself...simple!

If not put her in the portal and get someone who will actually play

After 3 seasons in the W..she could burn up the league..so goes my surmiser..of course health has to stay intact and she will need to get over the ..what I'd call..the psychological hurdle at the higher level..but she can blister the bucket

It better be. Her UConn career has been disappointing. She had that “generational talent” label when she came here. And she has been injured a lot. But has she been unlucky? I am not sure. Even dating back to high school; Azzi has been an often injured player. Injuries aside. This is probably her last chance to create her legacy as a UConn player. Right now. She is one of the most disappointing players in the history of the program. I hope she can remedy that in 2024/2025. I think there is a ton of pressure on her.

Azzi Dudd can't guard a chair. Her shooting is hot and cold. Injury prone and all hype. Spent half of high school out injured. Has spent over half her career at UCONN out injured. Just think, Saniya Rivers WAS going to sign with UCONN. You two guys better stop dreaming. Stop glorifying Azzi Dudd. During 2022-23 Dudd's 3 point shooting was .340. Nika was second on the team after Lovely Lou with a .343 %. During the 2023-24 season. Although shortened for the Dudd. She shot .286 from 3 point range. Meanwhile Nika shot the second best on the team at .402 just a micro tad less than Paige. FUDD is a DUDD. Do you guys do any research ?

With the talent on UConn how do you play defense against them? I see UConn pressing a lot with the depth of guards they have. RUN, RUN, RUN! 🤾‍🤾‍🤾‍🤾‍🤾‍️

The haters in the comments going cry if she as a healthy season best believe 🎉🎉🎉🎉