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DHJ Quick Take: Cori Close Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Defensive Impact for the Wings The Invisible Perimeter Impact: While back-to-back 12-point outings dominate the headlines, UCLA head coach Cori Close noted that rookie Azzi Fudd’s premier contribution against Chicago was her elite defensive prowess, systematically neutralizing the Sky's backcourt creation across...

DHJ Quick Take: Rori Harmon Embraces Rookie Transition and Defensive Identity Texas Standout Returns to the Hardwood: Former Texas Longhorns standout Rori Harmon made her professional return to the Lone Star State on Monday night, logging minutes at College Park Center as her Washington Mystics dropped a 92-69 decision to...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Elevates Bench Efficiency in Career-High Outing Mid-Range Production Surge: Rookie guard Azzi Fudd turned in the most productive scoring performance of her young professional career Monday night, contributing 12 points on a highly efficient 6-of-9 shooting. The No. 1 overall pick generated her scoring almost...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Translates Business Summit Lessons to WNBA Platform The Business of Branding: Off the court, rookie guard Azzi Fudd is reshaping her approach to industry partnerships by leaning into a rigorous business background. After graduating from UConn in three years and recently finishing her Master’s in...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Navigates Professional Transition Untangling the Vocabulary: Rookie guard Azzi Fudd noted that her steepest learning curve early in her professional career has been mental rather than physical. After spending five seasons under Geno Auriemma, her primary daily focus is untangling deeply ingrained terminology to fluidly...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd’s Home Debut Scoring Spark: After a precautionary absence in the home opener, Azzi Fudd provided an efficient offensive lift in her first game at College Park Center. The No. 1 overall pick finished with a career-high 8 points on 4-of-7 shooting, leaning on active cuts...

Sue Bird has long been a touchstone for Paige Bueckers’ basketball journey. Now, the Hall of Famer is offering glowing praise for the Dallas Wings guard amid a rookie season that has already entered the WNBA record books. Bird devoted a recent episode of Bird's Eye View to breaking down...

For Paige Bueckers, her first WNBA All-Star appearance wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. The Dallas Wings rookie didn’t just make the roster; she started the game, opened the scoring with the first-ever four-point shot, and helped guide Team Napheesa Collier to a...