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Azzi Fudd Returning To UConn For 2025-26 Campaign

"See you next year," Azzi Fudd told UConn fans on social media.

Azzi Fudd is returning to UConn next season.
Azzi Fudd is returning to UConn next season. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

STORRS, CT — University of Connecticut women's basketball graduate student Azzi Fudd will return to the Huskies in 2025-26 for her final season of eligibility.

Fudd and the team announced the decision Tuesday on social media. The night before, Fudd scored 17 points in the Huskies' 91-57 win over South Dakota State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

One of the top shooters in the country, Fudd has compiled her most complete collegiate season so far in 2024-25. She is averaging 13.4 points per game on a .486/.453/.926 shooting split and has career highs in assists (53) and steals (36).

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Fudd was named All-Big East First Team and to the conference All-Tournament Team this season.

In two NCAA Tournament games, Fudd is averaging 22.5 points on a .640/.643/1.000 shooting split.

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