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Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1

Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1

Azzi Fudd's selection as the top pick marks a historic moment for the WNBA, as she signed the league's first $500,000 rookie contract under the new CBA. The national champion from UConn joins a Wings roster that already features 2025 No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers.

Fans and analysts have described the draft as the 'Met Gala of women's basketball,' highlighting the league's growing cultural and financial momentum.

Fudd's arrival in Dallas is expected to immediately transform the team into a championship contender.

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Azzi Fudd
American basketball player
Dallas Wings
American professional women's basketball team based in Arlington, Texas
Paige Bueckers
American basketball player (born 2001)
Women's National Basketball Association
Professional women's basketball league in the United States
University of Connecticut Health Center
Hospital in Connecticut, United States