After a loss against the South Carolina Game cocks was the final game for Azzi Fudd as she finishes her college career with four conference tournament titles and one national championship. Diana Taurasi praised the guard as one of the best shooters in the game for her impressive college career. Ironically, her final game was not up to her standards, as the guard failed to make an impact, shooting 20% from the field for eight points.
Apart from a few games, the player had been one of the lethal scorers on the floor, and her recent stats back her up as an elite free-throw shooter. Fans, though, found it unimpressive, reacting to the stats. shooter.
Fans React To Azzi Fudd’s Free Throw Stats
Coach Geno Auriemma relied on his star duo to play a crucial role against the toughest opponent. Both Fudd and Sarah Strong had been consistent performers in their undefeated season, with the guard taking over the offensive duties for the side.
The impressive free-throw stat showed that the 5-foot-11 guard shot 92.5% from the free-throw line, netting 123 of 133 during her four seasons.
Azzi Fudd's college career at UConn ended with just 10 missed free throws 🤯 pic.twitter.com/aJSjaySaSj
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 4, 2026
Even with such impressive numbers, fans criticized the player for fewer attempts and even referenced her recent poor performance in comments.
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A fan wrote, “Only 133 free throws in 4 years isn’t a good sign.”
Only 133 free throws in 4 years isn’t a good sign
— ChrisjBrewer (@BrewerChrisj) April 5, 2026
One fan mentioned, “Wow, she missed than 10 shots just against SC.”
Wow, she missed than 10 shots just against SC
— Gamecock Joe- Back To Basement train, all aboard (@joeblowgamecock) April 4, 2026
Another fan added, “Does she only shoot jumpers? She can’t drive through the lane?”
That’s a little over one FTA per game in her career.
— gustavo 🇨🇺🇺🇸 (@greeneyed_cuban) April 5, 2026
Does she only shoot jumpers? She can’t drive through the lane?
A fan commented, “She draws about one shooting foul a game.”
She draws about one shooting foul a game
— BBallQueens (@BBallQueens) April 5, 2026
Another fan sarcastically pointed out, “Kindly remember she’s only played 110 games at UConn due to injuries…”
And before you comment saying that’s not a lot.. kindly remember she’s only played a 110 games at UConn due to injuries…
— Zoe (@Zoe13554268888) April 5, 2026
While stats didn’t impress fans much, the guard is still one of the top picks in the 2026 WNBA draft, although Fudd’s Dallas Wings future might be in jeopardy. Yet the player got emotional in the postgame interview and couldn’t control her emotions.
Azzi Fudd Gets Emotional Following Loss In Final Four
A season ago, Fudd was MOP of the Final Four, helping the Huskies win their record-extending 12th championship. But in 2026, the picture was completely opposite as the Huskies had no answer to South Carolina’s gameplay and fell flat in the game. During the post-game interview, the player opened up on her feelings as she bade adieu to the program.
“A lot of emotions. I mean, obviously, this isn’t how I wanted my career at UConn to end, but these five years, I have so much to be grateful for. I couldn’t have asked for better teammates, better coaches, a better experience. I’ll look back on college, and what I’m talking about is how this game, like I said, not how we wanted to end, but it defined us and what this team is, what this season was for us,” Fudd said with tears in her eyes.
azzi saying she feels like she let the team down 😞 not at all fudd pic.twitter.com/MwqCMvleVI
— lyd (@i4clark) April 4, 2026
Taking the responsibility for the loss, the 23-year-old expressed gratitude and love for the coaching staff, teammates and fans.