Azzi Fudd Parents And Family

American basketball player

Azzi Jazlyn Fudd is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA and former UConn Huskies star. Nicknamed "The People’s Princess," she was the first sophomore to win Gatorade National Player of the Year and ranked as ESPN’s No. 1 recruit in 2021. At UConn, she overcame multiple knee injuries to win the 2025 NCAA championship and Final Four MOP, earning All-American honors. Selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, she averaged 13.1 points in her rookie season before a knee procedure ended it early. She is a three-time youth world champion with USA Basketball and has endorsements including mentorship from Stephen Curry.

Age: 23 years (Nov 11, 2002)

Parents: Katie Smrcka-Duffy Fudd, Tim Fudd

UConn women's basketball star Azzi Fudd's family reflects on her final season

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Azzi has credited her parents, Katie Smrcka‑Duffy Fudd and Tim Fudd, for shaping her early connection to the game.

First-team All-American

Selected by AP and USBWA after standout senior campaign

Hits eight three-pointers in win over St. John's at home

Plays key role in UConn's run to title game as freshman

Leads USA to victory over Australia in Hungary final game

Azzi Fudd injury updates