Azzi Fudd On Her NCAA Basketball Career & Stephen Curry Comparisons

It’s a snowy Sunday afternoon when Azzi Fudd hops on our call. The 23-year-old University of Connecticut Huskies guard is on her way back from basketball practice with a full afternoon still ahead — including homework and an extensive recovery routine.

Currently ranked No. 2 in the Big East for scoring and ESPN’s No. 4 overall player as of midseason, Fudd is no stranger to handling a packed schedule. In addition to schoolwork and training, the UConn student athlete also hosts her own podcast and fulfills brand partnerships (she’s worked with Celsius, DoorDash, American Eagle, and more).

“During the season, the social life kind of struggles,” Fudd laughs, noting that in-season she’s s...