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UConn Stars Fudd and Strong Nominated for 2026 Wooden Award

3/9/2026

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UConn women's basketball players Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong have been selected for the 2026 Women's National Ballot for the John R. Wooden Award, which honors the top college basketball player in the U.S.
Azzi Fudd averages 17.9 points per game and is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Sarah Strong, named the BIG EAST Player and Defensive Player of the Year, averages 18.6 points and ranks highly in steals.
The Wooden Award winners will be announced on April 10, 2026.

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UConn women's basketball players Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong have been selected for the 2026 Women's National Ballot for the John R. Wooden Award, which honors the top college basketball player in the U.S.
Azzi Fudd averages 17.9 points per game and is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Sarah Strong, named the BIG EAST Player and Defensive Player of the Year, averages 18.6 points and ranks highly in steals.
The Wooden Award winners will be announced on April 10, 2026.