Azzi Fudd Makes History as No. 1 Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft
Azzi Fudd pulls off epic wardrobe change on historic WNBA Draft night
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Azzi Fudd, a former star from the University of Connecticut, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft held in New York City. This historic selection marks the first time college teammates have been drafted No. 1 in consecutive years by the same team.
- 01Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- 02Fudd's selection marks a historic moment for the Dallas Wings and UConn basketball.
- 03She averaged 14.7 points per game in her final season at UConn.
- 04Fudd and Paige Bueckers are the first college teammates to be drafted No. 1 overall in consecutive years.
- 05Fudd's professional career will begin on April 30 against the Indiana Fever.
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Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft held at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. This momentous event is particularly significant as Fudd and her former University of Connecticut (UConn) teammate, Paige Bueckers, become the first college teammates to be drafted No. 1 overall in consecutive years by the same team. Fudd, who averaged 14.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in her final season at UConn, was celebrated for her performance and her stunning wardrobe change during the draft. The two players won the 2025 NCAA national championship together and will now reunite in Dallas as they embark on their professional careers. Fudd's first professional game is scheduled for April 30 against the Indiana Fever.
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Fudd's selection is a significant boost for the Dallas Wings, enhancing their competitive edge in the WNBA and drawing attention to women's basketball.
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