Azzi Fudd’s Dallas Wings Future Might Be In Jeopardy Following UConn Huskies Loss

Azzi Fudd has been in some sublime form throughout the season. Together with Sarah Strong, Fudd earned the USBWA First Team All-American Honors. Unfortunately, while trying to win the NCAA tournament, the UConn Huskies entered as the top favorites. Unfortunately, as they faced off against the South Carolina Gamecocks, things turned awry. 

The UConn Huskies lost 62–48 and suffered a stunning defeat in the Final Four. And despite Fudd being one of the top prospects to watch out for in the upcoming draft, her finals performance has raised a big question about her Dallas Wings selection.

Will We See A Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd Partnership At The Dallas Wings?

With Fudd seen in a stellar form in the NCAA realm, the rumors of a possible team-up with Bueckers have been teased heavily. As the duo played together in college, their chemistry won UConn a national championship. And as the struggling Dallas Wings desperately need quality rejuvenation, Azzi Fudd seems like a perfect fit.

But looking at her performance against the Gamecocks, the Wings’ front office might just rethink their decision to land her as the first overall draft pick. Playing in the Final Four, the Huskies star struggled significantly. During their outing against South Carolina, Fudd ended up with just 8 points. She also had dismal shooting numbers, nailing only 3 of her attempted 15 from the field.

Azzi Fudd after her last game at UConn 🥺 pic.twitter.com/5tuuJ7sul0

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And adding to her woes, Fudd failed to score in the first half. She also looked harmless in the offense, failing to deliver when her team needed her the most. Now then, one single game’s performance will certainly not ruin all the hard work done by her throughout the tournament.

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And adding to her woes, Fudd failed to score in the first half. She also looked harmless in the offense, failing to deliver when her team needed her the most. Now then, one single game’s performance will certainly not ruin all the hard work done by her throughout the tournament. 

Meanwhile, a recent statement from Jose Fernandez also puts Fudd’s pick in doubt. 

Does Azzi Fudd Fit Into Jose Fernandez’s Plans?

The hype surrounding the possible teaming up of Bueckers and Fudd has been doing the rounds heavily. But according to Fernandez’s recent comments, it looks like the probability might be diminished significantly. 

“We are going to rim-run harder. When we get off the glass, we are going to create defensive mismatches with great rim run,” said Fernandez.

Well, the Huskies’ star does have the capability to make runs. But that is not her primary skill. Thus, with a lot of questions arising, it now remains to be seen how things pan out for the Dallas Wings.