UConn Stars Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams’ 2026 WNBA Draft Prospects

As the 2026 WNBA Draft creeps closer, two key players from UConn’s women’s basketball team are getting ready to make the jump to the pros. Azzi Fudd, basically a lock for a lottery pick, will be in New York for the draft festivities.

Serah Williams, who didn’t get an invite to the event, is still expected to hear her name called. Let’s take a look at their college journeys, where they might land, and what could be ahead for these two.

Azzi Fudd: A Stellar College Career and Draft Projections

Azzi Fudd’s time at UConn? Pretty remarkable, honestly. She wrapped up her five-year run with a Final Four appearance in the 2025-26 season, and now she’s ready for the next step.

Her steady performance year after year has put her near the top of most draft boards.

College Career Highlights

Fudd racked up some serious honors and stats during her college career:

• Unanimous First-Team All-America Honors in 2025-26
• Started in all 39 games during her final season
• Led UConn to a national championship in 2025
• Gold medals with USA Basketball junior national team

Fudd didn’t always shine in every NCAA Tournament game, but her impact on the program is hard to overstate. Her connection to former UConn star Paige Bueckers, now with the Dallas Wings, adds a bit of intrigue to her draft story.

Draft Projections

Fudd started out as a projected top pick, but her stock’s bounced around a bit. Here’s what the latest mock drafts are saying:

• Bleacher Report, USA Today, CBS Sports, and The Athletic have her going No. 3 to the Seattle Storm
• ESPN puts her at No. 4 to the Washington Mystics

Seattle Storm, still rebuilding, could really use Fudd’s scoring. But honestly, she might fit in more naturally with a team that already has a strong ball handler—think Dallas or Washington.

Serah Williams: The Underdog Story

Serah Williams made the move to UConn in 2025 after three years at Wisconsin. Adjusting wasn’t easy for her, but she’s shown a lot of grit and flashes of what she can do.

Her draft outlook isn’t as sky-high as Fudd’s, but she’s definitely a name to watch.

Challenges and Achievements

Williams had to deal with a lot after transferring:

• She had to figure out a new system, and that meant fewer shots for her.
• Staying consistent on offense was tough at times.

Still, Williams turned in her most efficient season, shooting 58.8% from the floor and being a steady force on defense. Her story is all about perseverance and not backing down.

Draft Projections

Most see Williams as a late-round pick, but with more teams and roster spots this year, her odds are better than ever:

• SB Nation says Indiana Fever at No. 40
• Bleacher Report puts her at No. 37 to the Portland Fire
• CBS Sports has her at No. 18 to the Connecticut Sun

With the league adding the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo—plus a new collective bargaining agreement—late-round picks like Williams actually have a shot at sticking around.

What the Future Holds

With the draft almost here, both Fudd and Williams are on the brink of something big. Fudd could end up with Paige Bueckers in Dallas, or maybe she’ll start fresh with Seattle or Washington. For Williams, all these new opportunities in the league feel like a real chance to make her mark.

Training Camp and Beyond

Incoming rookies have just five days to pack up and settle into new cities. Training camp kicks off on April 19, so there’s not much time to catch your breath.

This quick turnaround really puts their adaptability and readiness to the test. It’s a lot to handle, but that’s life at the professional level, isn’t it?

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