Azzi Fudd has barely stepped into the professional landscape but is already rewriting the history books, proving why she was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The former UConn standout guard brought her elite, two-way intensity to the WNBA hardwood and is slowly cementing her place on the Wings’ rotation, starting 14 of her 20 games this season.
The rookie’s historic milestone arrived during a hard-fought road game against the newly expanded Toronto Tempo on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, instantly igniting a wave of excitement across the WNBA community online.
Fans React to Azzi Fudd’s Historic Record in Wings vs. Tempo
During the 89-76 victory, Fudd became the fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 20 career blocks, doing so in just 20 games. Over 30 minutes of action, Fudd stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, while shooting 6-of-16 from the field and 5-of-11 from deep.
In the 2026 season, the former NCAA sensation is averaging 13.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game on 47.2% shooting from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc, living up to every penny of her four-year, $2,238,360 rookie contract.
Azzi Fudd is the fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 20 career blocks 🔒 pic.twitter.com/RFjLGTcvck
— Real App (@realapp) July 5, 2026
Following the Dallas Wings victory, fans flooded social media with praise for the rookie.
“Insane. That’s my defensive demon 😈,” wrote one user.
Another declared, “DPOTY HER NOW.”
A third user tweeted, “MY ROOK !!!”
Highlighting her development, a Bueckers and Fudd fan account added: “This girl finally got a chance to hone in on her defense during her first fully healthy offseason at UConn and then casually does this as soon as she enters the league. Just different, Fudd.”
“We play defense over here. Everybody mind your own business, don’t worry about us in Dallas. We got exactly what we wanted and needed. Every wings fan say thank you Azzi!” another user remarked.
This historic performance paints Fudd as a premier defensive anchor for the Wings, highlighting the front office’s attempt to assemble a formidable roster for a deep postseason run.
For Toronto, it was Marina Mabrey putting up the fight, posting 19 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds on 7-of-18 shooting from the floor.
After a frustrating 10-34 campaign last year left the Wings outside the playoff picture for the 2nd consecutive year, the franchise has re-engineered the roster depth to surround their core with elite two-way versatility.
With Fudd dominating both ends of the floor, the Wings (13-8) have officially built a legitimate contender capable of shaking up the WNBA and wiping away last season’s disappointment.
