Summary
Azzi Fudd, a former UConn basketball player, was the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA draft. UConn coach Geno Auriemma did not attend the draft because he was at a funeral for Peggy Myers' husband, a UConn assistant's late spouse.
Key Facts
- Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
- Fudd is a former UConn basketball player and is in a relationship with Paige Bueckers, another former UConn player.
- UConn coach Geno Auriemma missed the draft due to attending a funeral.
- The funeral was for Norm, the husband of Peggy Myers, a UConn assistant and former player.
- Norm died on March 23, 2026, from glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer.
- Morgan Valley, a position coach from UConn, attended the draft to represent the coaching staff.
