Azzi Fudd showcases strong defensive skills for Dallas Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings has gained attention for her defensive performance during the 2026 WNBA season. Despite some confusion about opposing teams targeting her on defense, Fudd has proven herself a strong defensive player, as reflected in opponents shooting only 29.3% against her from 5-9 feet. She averages 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks, while contributing 12.1 points per game and a shooting percentage of 43.8% from three-point range. Fudd's early impact has helped the Wings as the season progresses.
- •Fudd thought opposing offenses were targeting her defensively.
- •She limits opponents to 29.3% shooting from 5-9 feet.
- •Fudd averages 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
- •Her scoring average is 12.1 points per game with 43.8% three-point shooting.
- •Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Wings' Azzi Fudd has evidence to bash defense worries
"Fudd recently was a bit confused about what's happening.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 4:12 PMWNBA Continues Attendance, Viewership Growth in 2026 Season- WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 2:39 PMWNBA playoffs 2026: Matchups, bracket, full schedule and how to watch
WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 2:33 PMDream news: Atlanta secures No. 4 seed in playoffs with win over Liberty
WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 2:31 PMPhoenix Mercury woefully short of 'our standard' as 2026 season ends- WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 1:46 PMWNBA news: Lynx-Liberty, Aces-Fever headline first-round playoff matchups
WNBA•Sep 25, 2026, 12:30 PMOlivia Miles is our Rookie of the Year. But who else stood out in a deep WNBA class?
