UConn's Fudd done for season after tearing ACL, meniscus in practice
UConn women's basketball junior guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season after suffering a medial meniscal and ACL tear in her right knee, the school announced Wednesday.
The injury occurred in practice last week, and the 21-year-old will have surgery at a later date.
"We're all just so upset for Azzi," head coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement. "She worked hard to be healthy for this season, and it's unfortunate when you put in a lot of hard work and have a setback like this. Azzi loves the game and works tirelessly. I'm confident she'll rehab with the same work ethic and come back better than ever.
"We'll obviously miss her presence on the court, but Azzi will continue to be a great teammate and important part of this team this season. Our program will support Azzi through her recovery however we can."
In two games, Fudd averaged 11 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and a steal while playing 30 minutes per contest. The former No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class missed 22 games last season due to knee injuries. Fudd also tore her ACL and MCL in the same knee in high school.
Fudd isn't the only player to have dealt with major knee injuries. Huskies star Paige Bueckers missed all of last season with a torn ACL.
UConn, the No. 6 ranked team in the nation, takes on No. 2 UCLA on Friday.