Paige Bueckers, Kamorea Arnold, & more UConn stars react to Azzi Fudd "felling better" than ever in latest NCAAW championship snaps

By Lindsey Ware

Modified Apr 11, 2025 16:10 GMT

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Azzi Fudd is in high spirits afte her UConn Huskies won the national championship. Fudd, who was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, took to Instagram on Thursday to reflect on her squad's postseason run.

"A feeling better than I could’ve ever imagined. National Champions 🏆💙🙏🏽," Fudd's Instagram caption read.

The guard's teammates flooded the comments. Paige Bueckers posted a blank comment, a comical response to her longtime teammate and friend's post.

Paige Bueckers comments on Azzi Fudd's IG post

Senior forward Aubrey Griffin used emojis to express how she was feeling about Fudd's post.

"🥺💙"

Aubrey Griffin uses emojis in her comment on Fudd's IG post

Others hyped Fudd up or said that the Huskies will two-peat next season.

"Congrats Azzi," senior guard Kaitlyn Chen said.

"And we running it back next year🤪😘," UConn alum Aaliyah Edwards commented.

"LOVE FUDDDD❤️," sophomore guard Kamorea Arnold commented.

Comments show support to Fudd in the comments on her IG post

Azzi Fudd's dominant season at UConn

Fudd's college career has been plagued by injuries, but for the first time, she stayed mostly healthy this season. Without being sidelined by injury, the guard's skill set could really shine.

As a junior, Fudd appeared in just two games for UConn before tearing her ACL. This year, she appeared in 34 of the Huskies' 40 games. She suffered a minor knee sprain in December but quickly bounced backto serve as a contributer to this squad for the majority of the season.

The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 13.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game this season. She excelled at shooting, averaging career-highs from both the field (47.4%) and from beyond the arc (43.6%).

Fudd played her best basketball of the year during the NCAA Tournament. UConn entered as a No. 2 seed, and the guard helped guide the team to its first national championship title since 2016.

During March Madness, Fudd averaged 17.5 points, 1.5 rebounds,and 2.5 assists per game. She served as a solid two-way force, putting up 3.0 steals per game.

Azzi Fudd's impact on the team didn't go unnoticed. She was named MOP and received praise from head coach Geno Auriemma.

"A was the key to the tournament," Auriemma said of Fudd. "Every time A scores more than 16 points ... we win every one of those games."

Azzi Fudd will return next season for her final year of eligibility and will look to continue making an impact on UConn.

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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