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UConn, Florida NCAA Tournament National Champions Work Shifts at Raising Cane’s
Apr 13, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; UConn student-athlete Azzi Fudd addresses the crowd while her teammates UConn student-athletes Paige Bueckers, KK Arnold, Sarah Strong and Ayanna Patterson look on during the Final Four champions victory parade and rally outside of the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Scott Rausenberger-Imagn Images
In the midst of post-March Madness celebrations, key members of the UConn and Florida NCAA Tournament National Championship-winning teams worked "shifts" at NIL mainstay brand Raising Cane’s to engage with local fans in new ways. UConn senior and the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd - who is returning to school next season for a chance to repeat - was joined by sophomore guard KK Arnold appeared at a Enfield, Connecticut location of the chicken finger restaurant chain to serve meals to fans and continue to party for the Huskies' 12th National Championship. UConn legend Carol Walters made a surprise appearance to cheer the players on during their work off the court. “We’re in the basketball capital of the world and we have an incredible support system. It’s amazing to feel that support and show up here at Cane’s with people waiting outside for us,” Fudd said ahead of her shift. “I can’t wait to serve them some Chicken Fingers.” Fudd, Arnold and UConn dominated the NCAA Tournament - beating three

This article first appeared on NIL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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