Wings Shouldn't Overthink Azzi Fudd as Top Pick

The Dallas Wings are waffling between several prospects for the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft.

The Wings need a big, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will take one with the top selection. Windsidr contributor Melissa Triebwasser believes the team will select UConn guard Azzi Fudd.

"Dallas desperately needs a big to complement the strengths of players like Paige Bueckers and Maddy Siegrist. But, unfortunately, the best available bigs at the top of the draft don’t necessarily fit the timeline or the offense of this Wings rebuild. That leaves addressing another massive need: shooting," Triebwasser wrote.

"And few in college basketball have been as good at that as Azzi Fudd. Fudd is not without risk, as she has a long injury history. But she’s also a plug and play athlete that should continue a long tradition of UCONN players being early contributors in the W. Fudd is an elite scorer and a plus defender that could slide next to Bueckers to form a dynamic one-two punch for years to come. And sure, there are other factors that would make this pick incredibly popular with the fans, but for Curt Miller, it’s about more than just selling tickets and making headlines."