With the March Madness tournament around the corner, all eyes are on the top contenders. The undefeated UConn Huskies are one such candidate with maximum backing as a possible champion, and with that, the spotlight is on senior guard Azzi Fudd.
There is already heavy buzz around the player with her possibility of landing the top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, too. Not surprisingly, many brands are lining up for the Arlington-born star as Fudd teams up with food chain CAVA for the latest campaign, expanding her brand presence.
Apart from that, the player is constantly giving interviews and doing photoshoots, leading to her final March Madness season. One such renowned appearance would be her cover story for Self Magazine.
Self Magazine Does Cover Story On UConn Star Azzi Fudd
With her immaculate gameplay, fan-pleasing personality, and easily attainable aura, the UConn top player is the most marketable active player in the NCAAW. There are many interviews that spoke about her plan, journey, and championship aspirations, but recently she opened up about herself and her confidence in the interview with Self Magazine.
Talking to the magazine over Zoom Call, Fudd said, “Confidence to me, I would describe it as self-trust. I do feel like this is the most confident I’ve been on and off the floor.”
Azzi Fudd graces the cover of Self Magazine. pic.twitter.com/vKzYdz7ti6
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 19, 2026
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The player is having her career-best season and is seen as the future megastar at the pro level. The guard won the NCAA Championship last season with the Most Outstanding Player accolade and could repeat the feat this season.
This is not the first interview that highlights her performances and checks on her traits. Fudd also recently appeared on the cover of SLAM magazine, which highlights her ‘People’s Princess’ nickname.
Azzi Fudd Earns USBWA First Team All-American Honors for UConn
Close to the conclusion of the regular season, the nominations started to come out, and the UConn players dominated the lists with their commanding and consistent outings in the season. Among those top performers, Sarah Strong was a standout who earned a spot on the 2026 Naismith Player Of The Year late-season watchlist, along with her senior guard.
Following their career-best productions and efficiency, they earned a place in the writers association for the First-Team All-American side. Other than the UConn duo, other players who earned the honor are Lauren Betts of UCLA, Mikayla Blakes from Vanderbilt, and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame.
right where they should be 🤩
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) March 17, 2026
Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong are USBWA First Team All-Americans! pic.twitter.com/Hf9aLqIz2V
The last time any UConn duo achieved this feat was with Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson, who led the team to an undefeated regular season in 2017.