Azzi Fudd: WNBA's Top Pick, UConn's Star

0:00It's April 15th, this is hard for news today, driven by AI. Ozzy Fud just made history as the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings, marking their second straight top selection. She's reuniting with her Yukon teammate Paige Beckers, who went first last year to the same squad. This moment hit different for Fud after watching drafts from the stands before. Her path was no easy ride, battling back for multiple injuries like two ACL tears and other setbacks that sideline her for chunks of college ball. But she bounced back strong, leading Yukon to the NCAA title last year as final four most outstanding player, playing all 39 games. Topping The Nation in, Mate 3's. Family tiered up hugging her on stage, while the whole Yukon roster lost it cheering her walk up. Fud called us surreal, saying nothing prepares you for that chair, waiting on your name. Wings GM Kurt Miller hyped her as a resilient unifier and hard worker.

1:00Dallas locked her in for her elite shooting. They ranked near last, from the last season, and her defensive jump, averaging 2.5 steals while, ranking top 10 nationally. They beefed up the front court and free agency, with vets like Alana Smith and Jessica Shepard, freeing Fud to shine off screens and in transition. Now with Fud, Buckers, and R.K. Logan Bawali, Dallas boasts a killer back court loaded with chemistry from Yukon days. Expect that trio to elevate the Wings game as they build tour contention.