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DHJ Quick Take: The UConn Connection in Dallas The Spacing Solution: The Wings finished 2025 ranked last (12th) in three-point percentage at 30.4%. By adding Azzi Fudd—a career 42.2% shooter from deep—Jose Fernandez has immediately fixed the roster's most glaring "gravity" issue. Her presence on the wing is the key...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Details Journey Overcoming the Doubts: Fudd’s journey to the top was far from linear. She admitted to Fox 4 that during her grueling rehab stints at UConn, she often wondered if she would ever return to her elite form. Being called No. 1 was the...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Bring 22 to Camp The Return of Odyssey: Odyssey Sims' return to Arlington provides an immediate veteran presence for the young backcourt. Fresh off an Athletes Unlimited title, her "tempo-changing" ability is the perfect bridge for rookies Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Veteran Stability: The...

DHJ Quick Take: The No. 1 Pick Presser The Basketball Focus: While the headline-grabbing question took a different turn, the substance of the presser answered roster logic. Curt Miller detailed an "eyes, ears, and numbers" evaluation that identified Azzi Fudd as the perfect fit for the Wings’ spacing needs, while...

DHJ Quick Take: The Professional Standard Elite Preparation: Fudd’s comment that "this is the best my body has felt" is a massive signal to the league. By being "intentional" with her recovery and regimen over the last year, she isn't entering training camp as a rookie trying to catch up—she’s...

DHJ Quick Take: The Arrival in Arlington The Second Consecutive No. 1: For the second year in a row, Arlington is the center of the WNBA universe. Following Paige Bueckers' historic debut, Azzi Fudd's arrival completes a "back-to-back" UConn heist that has fundamentally shifted the Wings' trajectory from a lottery...

DHJ Quick Take: The Face of a New Era The Resilience Narrative: Fudd’s reflection on "relearning how to trust your body" after multiple ACL tears is the heart of her story. It embodies the evaluation Curt Miller emphasized; the Wings aren't just getting a shooter, they are getting a player...

DHJ Quick Take: The Length Revolution Intentional Size: Curt Miller’s strategy is unmistakable. Between Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, Awak Kuier, and now Zee Spearman, the Wings have built a "Wall of Dallas" that stands 6-foot-4 or taller. This length is designed to insulate Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale defensively. 3x3...

DHJ Quick Take: The Collector’s Perspective The First Pro Rookie: This Panini Instant release represents the first official professional card for Azzi Fudd in a Dallas Wings capacity. For serious collectors and MFFL fans, getting in on the six-day print-to-order window is essential, as the final print run will determine...

DHJ Quick Take: The Elite Perimeter Vision The "A" Standard: ESPN's high mark validates the "Information Gain" strategy Curt Miller employed this offseason. By solving the frontcourt depth in free agency with Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, the Wings were able to use the No. 1 pick to draft for...