UConn’s Paige Bueckers Gives Latest Update on Azzi Fudd’s ACL Recovery

The 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year Azzi Fudd was looking forward to having an impact in the NCAA after making a comeback from injury. Unfortunately, she received another setback in her career after a strain during practice resulted in an ACL and medial meniscal tears. Following this, her services to UConn were cut short as she has been ruled out for yet another season.

Soon after, familiar faces from the sporting world came forward to shower their love and support for the 21-year-old. The latest to extend the support is Azzi’s teammate and UConn’s No.5 Paige Bueckers.

Paige Bueckers opens up about Azzi Fudd’s injury

The formidable point guard of the UConn Huskies, Paige Beuckers recently addressed the media to talk about UConn’s progress this season. One of the reporters asked her what advice she had given Azzi about recovering from her injury. To which Paige responded, “The first couple of weeks are emotional. Just try to process it, try to come to terms with it. It’s been maybe almost a week. Now she’s more of an in attack mode. She’s coming to terms with it and kind of embraces it. The work it’s gonna take, the grind it’s gonna take. We are just trying to be there every step of the way.”

Azzi Fudd has suffered from knee injuries before as well. The five-star recruit in the class of 2021 was forced to miss out on 11 games during her freshman campaign. Moreover, she missed 22 games as a sophomore when her teammate took an ugly fall on her right knee which resulted in ACL and MCL tears. Providing updates on Azzi, Paige further added, “She’s been through it before. Most recently, we just went through it last year. We’re just trying to be there, mentally and physically. Probably try and give her some tips whenever she has questions. We’re just being there to support.”

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Azzi Fudd’s was not the only blow the Huskies had to deal with last year. Apparently, Beuckers herself was out of action for a long time due to her injury.

Paige Buecker’s return story

The most hyped recruit for UConn after Breanna Stewart, Paige Beuckers has had her fair share of experience with injuries. The Redshirt 6 ft point guard has recently made her comeback after recovering from a torn ACL in her left knee. The 2021 Naismith College Player of the Year succumbed to it at a pick-up game in August 2022 that ruled her out for the entire season. Nonetheless, she received an additional season of college eligibility when she decided to redshirt her campaign. Furthermore, she announced her commitment to UConn instead of being available for the WNBA draft.

The heartbreak continues for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year, Azzi Fudd as she misses out on yet another season. However, everyone will be hoping she makes a speedy recovery and returns to the court soon. As she is looking to deal with her setback, there is no denying that she will receive all the love and support from her team.

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