The Marh Madness season is on, and many superstar players are ready for their time to shine for their respective programs. As for the defending champions, the UConn Huskies, it’s Azzi Fudd, who would be under scrutiny to deliver in her final year. The player won MOP last season and is determined to repeat the feat.
Coach Geno Auriemma revealed Fudd’s mindset for her emotional final NCAA tournament push and mentioned that the senior guard deserves the dream send-off.
While the player is ready for her on-court success, off the court, she is already making much noise and recently joined CAVA in their latest campaign -‘Cava Fuels Me’
Azzi Fudd Signs NIL Deal With Cava
The Arlington-born guard tops the 2026 WNBA draft prospects to watch. Her performances, gameplay, IQ and efficiency qualify her to be on the podium in every aspect. Looking at her output and popularity, she is one of the most marketable athletes from the NCAAW and recently signed a NIL Deal with food chain CAVA.
Announcing the partnership on social media, CAVA wrote, “On the court, Azzi Fudd and Yaxel Lendeborg are superstars. Their secret? CAVA”
On the court, Azzi Fudd and Yaxel Lendeborg are superstars. Their secret? CAVA 🥗
— CAVA (@cava) March 16, 2026
We're excited to them as they compete over the next few weeks 🏀
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There is no question about the UConn star being one of the top athletes in college basketball. With that, she is also attracting more attention from the media. But the player is still focusing on her ‘work’ and uses a unique technique to achieve the goal.
Azzi Fudd Focusing On Basketball Action
Every UConn superstar has to face the media differently. The expectations are always high. This puts pressure on the athletes a bit. Many shine under this spotlight, while many fade away. During a recent interview, the reporter asked her about the secret of dealing with such attention.
Answering the question, Fudd said, “This year, I haven’t really been on Instagram. I feel like I go on TikTok, and my TikTok is anything but basketball… Other than that, I’ve tried my best to stay off of that, so I wouldn’t have to see all the different noise from media and what people were saying, whether it’s about the team, about me, about the draft. It’s so easy to get distracted. But I found that it’s just so peaceful. It really helps you stay present and focused.”
Azzi Fudd on the media attention she's received this year:
— Storrs Central (@StorrsCentral) March 16, 2026
"This year, I haven't really been on Instagram. I feel like I go on TikTok, and my TikTok is anything but basketball… Other than that, I've tried my best to stay off of that, so I wouldn't have to see all the… pic.twitter.com/xfdhMw204K
The player already had her career best numbers, leading the UConn side to a 34-0 record in the 2025-26 season. She will now look to add a second national championship before stepping into the pro world.