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Veteran guard Arike Ogunbowale and rookie guard Azzi Fudd conferring on the floor during the second half of a game against the Chicago Sky.
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‘She’s Coming Into Her Own’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Azzi Fudd’s Growth Early In Rookie Season

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Backs Azzi Fudd’s Growth Amid Historic Rookie Showcase The Leader’s Endorsement: Eighth-year star Arike Ogunbowale strongly championed rookie guard Azzi Fudd after her career-high 24-point explosion, reminding observers that, despite outside draft pressure, it is only game seven of a long developmental arc. Demanding Constant...
Guard Paige Bueckers and rookie guard Azzi Fudd looking on together from the floor during a game against the Chicago Sky.
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Paige Bueckers On Azzi Fudd’s Breakout Game vs. New York Liberty: ‘We Knew It Was Only A Matter Of Time’

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Inevitable Breakout The UConn Connection's Verdict: Following a dominant 91-76 win in Brooklyn, sophomore star Paige Bueckers made it clear that rookie Azzi Fudd’s career-high 24-point explosion was no surprise, framing the franchise-record-setting display as an inevitable consequence of her elite shooting...
Rookie guard Azzi Fudd releasing a high-arcing jump shot over the contested challenge of center Han Xu.
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‘The Numbers Don’t Lie’: Azzi Fudd’s Rookie Record, Dallas Wings’ Suffocating Second Half Power 91-76 Win Over New York Liberty

DHJ Quick Take: Fudd’s Record-Setting Surge and Defensive Adjustment Fuel Wings' Statement Win The Ultimate Draft Validation: No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd exploded for 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting off the bench, setting a WNBA rookie record with six 3-pointers. The breakout performance prompted head coach Jose Fernandez to...