Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd is already looking ahead.
Just one day after the Wings announced that Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season following an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness, the rookie guard shared a message that reflected both optimism and determination.
“I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before.”
The statement offered a glimpse into Fudd’s mindset as she begins another rehabilitation process, a challenge she has faced before throughout her basketball journey.
Despite her season being cut short, Fudd showed plenty of promise during her rookie campaign. In 30 games, she averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds while shooting an efficient 45.6% from the field, 39.7% from three-point range, and 82.6% from the free-throw line.
The former UConn standout quickly established herself as one of the league’s promising young scorers before persistent knee soreness ultimately led to the decision to undergo surgery.
While her rookie season ends earlier than expected, Fudd’s message makes one thing clear: her focus has already shifted from disappointment to recovery. If her resilience throughout her career is any indication, she’ll be determined to return stronger when she’s back on the court.
