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UConn Fans React to Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings Speculation

UConn Huskies fans are buzzing after a mysterious Instagram tag at a Dallas Wings player's wedding sparked wild speculation about Azzi Fudd’s future.
Jayesh Pagar|
Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) leaves the court after defeating the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) leaves the court after defeating the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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On October 31, Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist got married at Villanova Chapel. The entire team showed up to celebrate her big day. That's when things got interesting for UConn Huskies fans watching from home.

The Instagram Tag That Has Everyone Talking

Twitter users started sharing screenshots from the Wings' team photos at Siegrist's wedding. But fans noticed something strange. In the Instagram story, Azzi Fudd's account was tagged in the photo. It is quite surprising because Fudd wasn't even there. She's still playing for UConn and was nowhere near the wedding.

Social media went crazy with theories. One fan joked, "Did they tag Azzi instead of Zaza on accident?"

Another wrote, "Azzi fudd welcome to dallas wings."

Some fans were even bolder, posting, "Future dallas wings" with excitement. Whether the tag was a mistake or not, UConn fans took it as a sign.

UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd
Mar 10, 2025; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against Creighton Bluejays guard Kennedy Townsend (2) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

Coach Fernandez's Visit Sparks More Rumors

Here's what really got people excited. The Dallas Wings just hired Jose Fernandez as their new head coach. He and UConn's Geno Auriemma are best friends who have known each other for 30 years.

When asked about Fernandez, Auriemma smiled with a knowing smirk and said: "I'm sure he'll ask me about Paige… but I'll be glowing."

That simple comment sent fans into overdrive. They believe Fernandez will definitely visit UConn soon, and many think he'll ask about Fudd too.

Social media immediately filled with fan predictions. "With the first pick in the draft. Dallas Wings select… Azzi Fudd," one excited fan posted. Others simply wrote, "Azzi going #1 to Dallas period." Fans desperately want to see Bueckers and Fudd reunited in the WNBA.

While all this speculation happens, Fudd is absolutely dominating on the college court. Last season, she averaged 13.6 points per game and shot an impressive 43.6 percent from three-point range for UConn's national championship team. She played in 34 of the Huskies' 40 games after dealing with injury problems earlier in her career.

This season, Fudd has continued her elite play. She's one of the most efficient scorers in all of women's college basketball. Scouts project her as a top-three pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Right now, it's all fan dreaming and speculation. But with that mysterious Instagram tag, Fernandez's coaching hire, and Auriemma's smirk, UConn fans have plenty of reasons to dream. Whether it was accidental or not, that tag definitely has the basketball world talking about what could happen next.​

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Jayesh Pagar
JAYESH PAGAR

Jayesh Pagar is currently pursuing Sports Journalism from the London School of Journalism and brings four years of experience in sports media coverage. He has contributed extensively to NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football content.

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