No. 1 WNBA Draft Pick Azzi Fudd On Her Rookie Season & Recovery Hacks

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For Azzi Fudd, setting records is nothing new. During her time at UConn, she made 40 consecutive free throws, beating Sue Bird’s 2002 streak. Now, almost three months into her first season in the WNBA (after being the organization’s No. 1 overall draft pick), she’s already made history as the fastest guard to reach 20 career blocks. Whether she’s playing for the Huskies or the Wings, Fudd’s presence on the court hasn’t changed. Some things, however, have evolved.

Since moving to Dallas, Texas, in April, Fudd has been embracing all the changes that come with postgrad life. “It’s been a lot of learning how to be on my own and be comfortable in the quiet, in my own space,” Fudd says. “When you’re in college and on a team that’s really close, ...