ESPN scrapped Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird’s six-year-long standing show on the NCAA tournament. The former Mercury star shared her views via interviews and podcasts, too. In the recent interview, she spoke about UConn and star player Azzi Fudd.
The undefeated side is a favourite for the championship, while the senior guard is also delivering huge numbers for them. One aspect Taurasi highlighted, though, was her efficiency and reliability.
Diana Taurasi Sees Azzi Fudd As Pure Shooter
Taurasi earned a reputation for being the ‘straight-forward’ individual on the floor. She speaks her heart out, which may not be pleasing for many, but it is the truth for sure. Her recent comment, though, will be music to Wings’ fanbase as she spoke about their possible first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Speaking on a USA Today podcast, Taurasi noted that Azzi Fudd would be an excellent player in the WNBA. She said, “Azzi’s the best pure shooter I’ve ever seen. She is the only player, when she catches the ball and gets ready to shoot, I never think she is gonna miss.”
“Azzi’s the best pure shooter i’ve ever seen”
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“Playmaking, decision making, great defender, always put on the other team’s best guard & every huddle she’s the one talking”
“She’ll definitely be the # 1 pick, there’s not many players like her to have ever worn a UConn jersey” pic.twitter.com/q1uKy1WvTr
“This year, she is taking a step forward in so many other areas, playmaking, decision making, great defender, always put on the other team’s best guard. Every huddle she’s the one talking. She’ll definitely be the # 1 pick, there’s not many players like her to have ever worn a UConn jersey,” Taurasi added.
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Such a huge praise coming from a 24-year pro player is a massive compliment for UConn’s current leader. While Fudd highlighted how ditching Instagram helps her tune out media noise and draft talk for peak focus, the player showed great commitment and dedication from her childhood.
Azzi Fudd’s Rise To Elite Player
Earning name as a dependable scorer, the 24-year-old had been working hard on her game since her childhood. Her aim was clear, to be part of professional basketball player.
“Seeing your child happy, at peace, and doing something she loves with people she loves is what makes me so proud,” Fudd’s father, Tim Fudd, said in an interview as the player reached stardom and also became a key player for one of the top programs in college basketball.
Being a coach himself, he knew how important it is to give more than 100% to the sport to reach the highest level. Growing up in a household with a strong sports background certainly helped her in getting a direction, but the player showed great determination and hard work to attain the high ranks in her sport.
Fudd used her high school time management process to best effect, maximizing her output as she was constantly in the gym or study hall to balance and excel in both. Now ready to step into a pro level, Fudd would be a perfect example of the goal-driven player achieving high success.