Internet Reacts to Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Debut Dud

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Internet Reacts to Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Debut Dud

Originally posted on College Sports Only
By Spencer Rozell | Last updated May 10, 2026 9:24 AM ET

Azzi Fudd’s WNBA career did not start off on the right foot.

Azzi Fudd in her WNBA debut:

3 PTS
1-2 FG
18 MP

The fewest PTS in a #1 pick debut in twenty seasons. pic.twitter.com/30CUPZHbHz

— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 9, 2026

Fudd’s 3 points are the worst of any No. 1 pick’s debut in twenty seasons.

Four No. 1 overall picks played in the game between the Wings/Fever (Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd), with Fudd scoring the lowest amount of the group.

The #1 overall picks today pic.twitter.com/JDXnYbU0mV

— WNBA Louvre (@WNBAlouvre) May 9, 2026

Meanwhile, Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft behind Fudd, put up all-star numbers in her first game.

OLIVIA MILES IN HER WNBA DEBUT:

21 PTS
8 AST
3 RBS
2 STL
2 BLK

Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/tmJyMHGGmA

— I talk hoops (@trendyhoopstars) May 10, 2026

With discourse already surrounding Dallas’s choice of Fudd at No. 1, the debut did not help her public reception.

Imagine passing on Olivia Miles and taking Azzi Fudd instead.

— Mike Ott (Lover of beer and green bean casserole) (@DustyBottoms04) May 10, 2026

“Highest Floor prospect,” “Best shooter in the world,” “Will impact winning immediately.” Is this just WNBA’s Zaccharie Risacher? https://t.co/klmJ9q1FAE

— Mist (@MistrunsLA) May 9, 2026