UConn’s Azzi Fudd Wows NBA Skills Trainer

For years, Azzi Fudd has been a name whispered with reverence during her time with the UConn Huskies. However, now, she is catching the attention of the pros in a whole new way. Chris Brickley, the NBA skills coach whose client list has names like Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, has been stunned by the sharpshooter. 

After a recent session at The Summit in Manhattan, Brickley took to Instagram to talk about Fudd.

“(Fudd) is one of the few players who have truly blown me away in workouts over the years,” Brickley wrote. “Her shot-making ability is next level. The quickness of her release is also on another level. Shot 43% from 3 last year on five attempts a game. Big season on the way for Azzi.” 

That is high praise from a coach who has trained some of the NBA’s deadliest scorers. Then again, this is not the first time Fudd’s skills have taken a legend aback. NBA legend Stephen Curry has also singled her out as a textbook shooter, unlike Curry, who is a " toe-dominant shooter." Curry placed Fudd alongside legends like Klay Thompson and Ray Allen.

“I kind of get jealous about it, because it looks prettier than mine,” Curry said of Fudd’s shot. “It’s kind of like a shooter’s heaven when you watch that.” While the praises sound great, Fudd's path to this recognition hasn’t been straight.

Early into her time at UConn, she was plagued by injuries. There was a foot issue in her freshman year and knee injuries in her sophomore and junior seasons. Now, the 5-foot-11 guard has battled her way back to full health.