While Fudd wasn’t crazy about basketball when she was that age, every once in a while she’d pick up a ball and say to her her parents, “Watch me. Azzi Fudd talks about how her parents keep her from getting overwhelmed as her recruitment picks up Azzi Fudd was so young when the first scholarship offer came, she didn't know exactly what it meant. Azzi Fudd, the Class of 2021′s No. But that just showed a glimpse of her potential. 1 in the Class of 2021 who is the only girls basketball player to win the Gatorade Player of the Year award as a sophomore, made her commitment to UConn on Wednesday. "I mean, I used to hate practicing." UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s ability to produce pro talent hasn’t gone unnoticed for either of Fudd’s parents. Community-Oriented, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Newark, NJ Bueckers – who’s best friends with Fudd – began a campaign publicly in Dec. 2019 when she tweeted #GetAzziToUConn. It starts with her eyebrows. Azzi, with parents Tim and Katie, has been fielding scholarship offers from Division I coaches for six years. Azzi Fudd is driving home with her family through the endless cornfields of the Midwest in early July. It was the photo Fudd, the No. From Kevin Durant to Victor Oladipo to Rebekkah Brunson, the region has been home to some of the world's best basketball players, and that doesn't look to end anytime soon. The 2021 class includes another local prize in phenom Azzi Fudd of St. John's (D.C.), long regarded as the No. “Since we know how hard it is to have those opportunities, it opened our eyes as parents,” Tim said. Azzi Fudd, the consensus top women's basketball prospect in the Class of 2021, ended years of speculation on Wednesday, announcing that she … 1-ranked prospect in the Hoopgurlz/espnW Top 100, has signed with UConn.The senior guard announced her commitment to the program Wednesday morning – the first day of the national signing period – and the Huskies made it official with a social media post a short while after. 1 women’s basketball recruit in the Class of 2021, attached to a tweet that teased her Wednesday college decision announcement. Paige Bueckers (born October 20, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.She was a consensus five-star recruit and the number one player in the 2020 class. (What's the next big story at Maryland? John Loomis for ESPN. Fudd said Monday she has had four or five home visits so far. St. John's High School guard Azzi Fudd tore her ACL and MCL during a USA Basketball event over the weekend, according to The Washington Post's Michael Errigo. 1 talking about this. Azzi Fudd entered high school with a level of expectation reserved for the likes of LeBron James, and to this point, as was the case with the King, she’s found a way to meet it. Ducharme has strong fundamentals, and can attack the rim off the drive. Her father, Tim Fudd, played professional overseas following his time at American University in the mid-1990s, while her mother, Katie Smrcka-Duffy Fudd, was selected by the now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs in the 2001 WNBA Draft before injuries took their toll. Azzi, with parents Tim and Katie, has been fielding scholarship offers from Division I coaches for six years. 1 player in her class. They sink a little lower, point inward to the middle. February 28, 2018, 8:00 p.m.– We go to American University where Paul VI and St. John’s are playing for the Girls’ WCAC Championship. On Feb. 17, Auriemma was spotted courtside at a high school basketball game in Olney, Maryland, quite obviously in attendance to scout Class of 2021 standout Azzi Fudd, who happens to … Added Azzi: “I really like him. Azzi Fudd is coming to UConn. https://www.si.com/high-school/video/2020/10/20/faces-in-the-crowd- Though Geno Auriemma and his staff did most of the leg work for Azzi Fudd’s recruitment, the now-freshman chipped in heavily as well. UConn women’s basketball makes final cut for top 2021 recruit Azzi Fudd… (Several services have South Carolina listed as a finalist for Azzi Fudd, the top recruit, but everyone expects her to sign with Connecticut, so I’m not even including her.) Her parents—former hoopers themselves—spray painted a three-point line on the road outside of their house. View Azzi Fudd's career, season and game-by-game girls basketball stats while attending St. John's High School. Panthers guard Ashley Owusu takes freshman sensation Azzi Fudd to school with the spin move and pump fake to create space for an easy layup. Azzi Fudd, the consensus No. John Loomis for ESPN. St. John's (Washington, D.C.) high school basketball star Azzi Fudd, the No. Azzi Fudd knew both Kobe and Gigi Bryant, and she learned plenty from both of them. CLICK HERE to sign up for The Fast Break newsletter!. They located safe places for outdoor workouts. She’s got a good mid-range shot, a smooth stroke, and can get out in transition, though she is not as athletic as Fudd. "She showed a knack for the game right away," said Tim Fudd, her father. Azzi Fudd, center, and her parents, Katie and Tim Credit: Kelyn Soong Growing up, Azzi Fudd was not the kid who wanted to try new things. So who is left on South Carolina’s board? First, obviously is Saniya Rivers from Wilmington, NC, who is … And if you happened to see the pic of Azzi with Paige and Amari, you also saw Caroline Ducharme, an off-guard ranked 41 nationally and 15 at her position. Here's how much of an influence they had on women's basketball's next big star. In fact her parents named her in honor of 1996 Olympic gold medalist and former WNBA player Jennifer Azzi. 1 recruit out of St. John’s College High in the District, is one such player. ... Azzi (pronounced A-Zee) resolved to make the most of the situation. I love how he is never … When Azzi Fudd catches the ball, she has this look. Her eyes and her lips tighten. Weekly Rewind The latest UConn athletics news. … Fudd grew up in the gym thanks to two parents who played and coached the sport. I don't know when it was," Azzi said, looking at her parents. The 16-year-old Fudd outdueled all comers at Steph Curry's camp 3-point contest. On her 18th birthday, Fudd, the No. Her right arm was Saran-wrapped to her body and she had a big smile on her face. On Aug. 27, Fudd sat at the head of her grandmother's dining room table in her Shoreview, Minnesota, home, clutching two pieces …