Big names like Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Katie Lou Samuelson have come through UConn Huskies and left behind a legacy of clutch shooting in women’s college basketball. Each one helped define the Huskies’ championship pedigree with fearless three-point shooting. Azzi Fudd, known simply as “FUD,” is the latest name to take the spotlight.
Her performance this season reminded fans of those legends, but not without her twist. She didn’t just make any regular baskets; she made the most important or clutch ones at the moment her team needed them most. This time, it wasn’t only about being part of a historic moment or continuing a legacy; rather, it was about changing the story, breaking norms, or setting a new standard.
Sarah Strong’s Inside Threat Benefits FUD’s Clutch Shooting
Fudd was a key reason the Huskies captured the national title in the 2024–25 season. She wasn’t just a shooter waiting in the corner; she was everywhere. Whether curling off screens, navigating defenders, or cutting through the lane, Fudd always found a way to get open. When the game was at stake, Fudd consistently delivered.
A basketball analyst on the Prime Field YouTube channel summed it up well: “When the shot clock is winding down and UConn needs a miracle, Fud is the player who can deliver it.”
That wasn’t just hype; it was reality. Fudd’s impact came from more than shooting alone. She read defenses, moved with purpose, and thrived off plays where others might panic. When Sarah Strong drew double-teams in the post, Fudd was often left wide open, and she made sure to cash in on those chances.
Statistically, Fudd had one of the best shooting seasons in college basketball. She made 43.6% of her three-point attempts, led the team in threes, and finished with 13.6 points per game across 34 games. She scored a career-high 34 points against St. John’s Red Storm, hitting eight threes and making a single-game program record. In the national championship win over the South Carolina Gamecocks, she dropped 24 points, securing the Final Four Most Outstanding Player 2025 award and passing the 1,000-point career mark.
Despite being eligible for the WNBA Draft, Fudd returned to the Huskies for another season. After battling injuries in previous years, she’s healthy, confident, and ready to lead. With Paige Bueckers heading to the pros, the spotlight now shifts to Fudd, and she’s more than ready to own it.
For Huskies fans, that means one more year of long-range daggers, fearless finishes, and championship-level leadership. When the clock runs low and the game is tight, Fudd is precisely who you want with the ball.