Backed by Stephen Curry’s Brand, Who’s 20 YO Sensation Azzi Fudd?

In the growing spotlight on college stars entering the next NCAA season, Azzi Fudd is creating her own limelight. The UConn Huskies player who assisted her team in reaching the national championship game was ranked as the best recruit in her class by ESPN. Her potential paved the way for collaboration with the Golden Boy taking the NBA season by storm with his shooting skills.

Stephen Curry is famous not only for his clutch 3-pointers and NBA titles but also for his off-the-court endeavors. He’s a successful entrepreneur with various ventures, with SC30 Inc. being one of them. In 2018, he organized an exclusive camp for girls, where one of the participants was Fudd. Curry has been in touch with Fudd ever since and is now including her in his SC30 Inc. brand through a comprehensive name, image, and likeness agreement.

Azzi Fudd’s early life and career

Azzi Fudd’s father, Tim, played basketball at American University, while her mother, Katie, attended Georgetown and NC State before being selected by the Sacramento Monarchs in the 2001 WNBA draft. Azzi’s mother named her after the basketball player Jennifer Azzi, whom she admired. In 2011, Azzi’s parents adopted her two younger brothers, Jon and Jose. She also has an older brother, Thomas.

After averaging 26.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, Fudd became the first sophomore to win the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award in 2019. She led her team to a 35-1 record after winning the District of Columbia State Athletic Association championship. Fudd won the three-point shooting competition at the camp before her sophomore year. She was one of the first girls to participate in the SC30 Select Camp, a renowned off-season training program led by Stephen Curry.

Curry Brand Ambassador

Under Armour’s subsidiary, Curry Brand, specializes in the footwear and clothing of the renowned point guard, Stephen Curry. Steph has invested in people who share his passion for sports and society to help them succeed. Recently, UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd joined Curry Brand, following De’Aaron Fox. This partnership is expected to have a significant impact on Fudd’s NIL score.

Reports suggest that Steph Curry is keen to work closely with Fudd to help her grow as a young athlete and provide her with career guidance. Fudd was one of the two women who attended Curry’s elite camp in 2018, and since then, the two have grown closer. “Azzi Fudd is the best choice to start a brand relationship like this because she is the next face of women’s basketball and has been a part of SC30 Inc. and the Curry Brand family since she was an invitee to the All-American Camp.”

After Curry made his announcement through Twitter, Fudd expressed her happiness about the collaboration in the board room.

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“It’s an honor to be the first player to be partnered with Curry Brand,” Fudd responded, “but to not only be the first person but also the first female? That meant a lot to me.”

What’s waiting for Azzi Fudd in basketball?

With the return of Paige Bueckers to the team, the duo is definitely considering making a championship run. Bueckers is more likely to be drafted in the 2024 WNBA draft. Although Azzi Fudd could play in the WNBA once she turns 22, she intends to return to UConn.

Fudd’s decision makes logical sense, as she would’ve more time to focus on maintaining her health and improving her game.

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Fudd has many NIL deals that she can use in the meantime and would probably be a top choice in 2025. “I plan on staying,” says Fudd about her decision. “Why would I want to leave the basketball capital of the world?”