Sports careers might be short for athletes, but they often stay on fans’ minds even after their retirement. They ride on the wave of popularity, which lengthens their career span. A few players, who show massive potential, get attention right from their early career days, and the UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd currently comes under such a category.
Now playing her final games in her illustrious college career, Fudd is among the top prospects under watch for the 2026 WNBA Draft. The SLAM magazine also covered a special story on the versatile star, calling her ‘People Princess’.
SLAM Magazine Honors Azzi Fudd With Cover Story
In early editions, the SLAM magazine prides itself on covering the youngster from her high-school days and mentions that they covered Fudd’s games even before anyone found out about her, and now they put another bold statement for the shooting guard.
Sharing the preview of the magazine with the cover photo, on social media, the post reads, “March isn’t ready, but Azzi is. The People’s Princess fueled by @CelsiusOfficial.”
March isn't ready, but Azzi is. The People's Princess fueled by @CelsiusOfficial.
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 17, 2026
LIVE. FIT. GO. pic.twitter.com/cFsjpXwkjC
The player won the Most Outstanding Player accolade last season, leading the UConn team to the championship. She followed that performance with a career-high stat line in the 2025-26 season and led the team to an unbeaten season so far.
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A cover story on a prestigious magazine is an honor for the senior star, who will be looking to lift the NCAA Championship as a leader of the group. And what fuels her for this challenge? CAVA, according to her new collab.
Azzi Fudd Signs NIL Deal With CAVA Food Chain
The Arlington-born star is an athletic, decisive and popular athlete from the lot. While her outing showcases her ability on the court, she recently signed a NIL Deal with food chain CAVA, which claims to be the fuel behind Fudd’s success.
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 🏀
Find their custom bowls below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iwa4w4IZio
The fast-casual restaurant brand is bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Azzi Fudd also became the face of the Jordan brand, which highlights her impact on and off the court.