“I’m feeling really good, feeling strong, so I’m excited.” After being sidelined by an ACL injury that kept her out for much of the previous season, Azzi Fudd is finally feeling ready for her return to the court. In the meantime, Fudd channels her energy into building her social media presence, and it clearly pays off—her UConn teammates, including Paige Bueckers, can’t help but feel impressed and surprised.

Azzi Fudd recently gave her Instagram followers a fresh update, but this time, it wasn’t just a single snapshot. The UConn guard shared a carousel of seven photos, all featuring her rocking a bright maroon hoodie and matching pants, complete with a crossbody sling bag for an added touch of style. She kept the caption playful, writing, “Ok fine, here’s more 💁🏽‍♀️.” The photos featured Fudd striking a variety of poses, from close-ups to mid-shots, and she even added some flair with stylish glasses in a few snaps.

Naturally, Fudd’s latest Instagram post didn’t slip past her UConn teammates, who quickly filled the comment section with their reactions. Among them, Paige Bueckers added a playful twist to the chatter, seemingly looking for even more updates. Curious about Fudd’s summer adventures, Bueckers wrote, “Wait didn’t you gon a cruise this summer too? Where are those pics?”

While Bueckers playfully nudged Azzi Fudd to share a sneak peek from her summer cruise, other teammates couldn’t help but marvel at Fudd’s newfound social media presence. Sophomore KK Arnold chimed in with a comment that perfectly captured everyone’s surprise, exclaiming, “WHAAA AZZI POSTED AGAIN???” paired with a shocked emoji.

Interestingly, Fudd shared her second carousel post in just four days—quite a change for the UConn guard, who has only 116 posts on her account and rarely shares new ones. The team’s new transfer addition, Kaitlyn Chen, is clearly enjoying the uptick in Fudd’s posts and joined the playful chatter. Echoing Arnold’s surprise, Chen wrote, “No way, another Azzi post!” 

Not everyone was caught off guard by Fudd’s sudden flurry of posts. Ashlynn Shade seemed thrilled to see her teammate becoming more active on social media. With a big laugh, Shade encouraged Fudd to keep it up, commenting, “Keep the posts coming!!” Meanwhile, Fudd’s bold style in the photos even inspired UConn newcomer Allie Ziebell to join in, expressing her admiration with a simple but awestruck comment: “wow. just. wow.”

With Fudd already turning her teammates into fans on social media, her return to the court might not be far off. She has hinted at her own progress, and head coach Geno Auriemma recently added to the excitement with his updates.

Azzi Fudd’s comeback: UConn’s key to stability

With Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Muhl now chasing their WNBA dreams, UConn is in need of a steady presence to stand strong alongside Paige Bueckers and hence Azzi Fudd’s return is what they must be vouching for. After nearly a full season sidelined with an ACL injury, Fudd’s anticipated return could be exactly what the Huskies need to find their footing. Her comeback has the potential to anchor a team in transition, providing both experience and stability to the court when needed most.

It looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer to see Azzi Fudd back in her UConn white and blue. Head coach Geno Auriemma recently shared an encouraging update on Fudd’s injury recovery, revealing that she is expected to return to action soon—possibly even before some of her teammates, except for Cheli Morgan. Auriemma had previously mentioned that Fudd was getting closer to rejoining full practice, and the latest report indicates her rehab is progressing without any setbacks.

As the NCAA season approaches, Fudd herself has kept fans in the loop about her recovery. Alongside Coach Auriemma’s updates, she shared her own progress, revealing that she’s been actively participating in most of practice.

While it seems she won’t be making her return for the Huskies’ season opener against Boston University Friday night, UConn fans can rest easy knowing she’s feeling confident. Her upbeat spirit is evident in her Instagram posts, and her teammates are rallying behind her as she works her way back to full strength.