Azzi Fudd celebrated her master's degree from UConn with an unusual graduation ceremony on Wednesday. The Dallas Wings' No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft arrived at the team's facility wearing a cap and gown, only to receive a humorous "Master Princess" degree from teammates. Alysha Clark presented the mock diploma, referencing Fudd's "People's Princess" nickname as teammates laughed and cheered.

Fudd's academic achievement comes after earning her bachelor's in communication in May 2024, followed by pursuing an MBA. During her final UConn season, the guard averaged 17.3 points per game while earning CSC Academic All-America First Team honors and maintaining a 3.57 GPA. The 23-year-old's scholarly success mirrors her basketball excellence, making her one of the most decorated rookies entering the league.

Her WNBA debut showed promise despite limited action, scoring three points on 1-of-2 shooting in 18 minutes during Dallas' 107-104 victory over the Indiana Fever. However, a right knee injury forced her to miss the subsequent game, raising questions about her availability as the Wings integrate their top draft pick into the rotation.