Who is Azzi Fudd? The first No. 1 pick in WNBA history to sign league’s highest-ever rookie deal at $500K
Azzi Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, arriving as a national champion and one of college basketball’s most efficient shooters. Her record-breaking rookie contract reflects the league’s new CBA-era salary growth. Paired with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers, Fudd enters Dallas amid heightened expectations, a rebuilt career, and a reshaped WNBA financial landscape.
Azzi Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, arriving as a national champion and one of college basketball’s most efficient shooters. Her record-breaking rookie contract reflects the league’s new CBA-era salary growth. Paired with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers, Fudd enters Dallas amid heightened expectations, a rebuilt career, and a reshaped WNBA financial landscape.
