The 2025-26 college season had its four months of high-stakes, high-intensity games, as teams now prepare for March Madness. The UConn Huskies dominated the season, continuing from where they left off in April 2025, and will be aiming to defend their title. The architects of the 2025-26 season are still the same, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, who shone in the final four games in their championship run.
The only difference this time would be, like Paige Buckers, senior guard Fudd will be playing her final collegiate games at arenas. While the versatile playmaker is leaving, Fudd praised Sarah Strong’s continued improvement, and recently, the forward also spoke highly about the outgoing player.
Sarah Strong Speaks About Relationship With Azzi Fudd
When Strong entered the program, she was one of the bright prospects for the UConn Huskies, who would take over from PB and Azzi Fudd. Now the time has come, with Fudd looking to cap off her college career on a high note with the help of the talented forward. Without Bueckers, the duo also came closer as the camera caught a playful sibling squabble between the duo during the UConn-Florida showdown.
Talking about the relationship, Strong said, “It’s grown a lot since last year. Just hanging out with her and know her more. And practicing like two-on-two with her against some of the practice players. What she likes to do, what she likes the ball.”
"I would say it's grown a lot, especially since last year"
— UConn Women’s Basketball Videos (@SNYUConn) March 6, 2026
Sarah Strong talks about how her relationship with Azzi Fudd has grown this season: pic.twitter.com/H1RdnCTife
The dynamic duo had been an important part of the Huskies’ dominance this season, and for their performances, they even earned a spot on the Naismith Player of the Year watch list.
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While there had been on-court chemistry between the two, the pair also shares great news off the court.
Azzi Fudd Joins Sarah Strong With Jordan Brand NIL Deal
Nike’s Jordan brand is entering the ‘W’ space, capturing the biggest and top players from the lot. While Napheesa Collier was their recent WNBA addition, the brand also keeps tabs on promising college stars and has recently added the 22-year-old to the list.
Interestingly, Fudd is the third active player to sign an NIL deal with the Jordan brand, joining Kiki Rice and Sarah Strong. Another top star, JuJu Watkins, signed for LeBron James’ brand recently, while Nike is also looking at different stars sitting in their various brand representations.