Azzi Fudd is currently the biggest name in women’s basketball news, having just been selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft yesterday (Monday, April 13, 2026).
This selection is a major headline because it reunites her with her former UConn teammate and partner, Paige Bueckers, who was the No. 1 pick for Dallas last yearWNBA Team: Dallas Wings (No. 1 Pick, 2026 Draft)
Contract: Signed a historic rookie deal, reported to be around $500,000.College Career: Capped off a stellar run at UConn where she averaged 17.7 PPG in her final season and won the 2025 National Championship (earning Final Four MOP honors).
Instagram: @azzi35 (She has been actively posting highlights from the draft and her final collegiate games).
Key Skill: She enters the WNBA as one of the most elite perimeter shooters in history, finishing her college career with a 42.2% three-point average.
