Azzi Fudd stuns at WNBA draft with outfit change, nails on orange carpet
The lights are bright in New York for the 2026 WNBA Draft and Azzi Fudd is ready for her close-up with not one, but two jaw-dropping looks.
USA TODAY Sports is providing live coverage of the 2026 WNBA Draft, in addition to highlights and grades for each team. Follow along here for live updates . The lights are bright in New York City for the 2026 WNBA Draft and UConn guard Azzi Fudd is ready for her close-up with not one, but two jaw-dropping looks.
The UConn guard first sported a custom sequin gown created by Coach on the orange carpet. She paired her look with a silver Coach purse and a dazzling set of nails that featured more bling and charms. "I'm obsessed with this look," Fudd told USA TODAY Sports on Monday.
Ahead of the WNBA draft, however, Fudd completed an outfit change and slipped into another sequin number. Her second look featured warmer tones of gold and brown that was front and center when Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings . WNBA DRAFT BEST DRESSED: Flau’jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd stun on orange carpet Fudd hugged her mother and father at her table when her name was called as Paige Bueckers applauded in the audience.
Fudd said she's excited to team up with her former UConn teammate once again. "I'm excited to play again with Paige (Bueckers). I mean she's an incredible person incredible player and it's gonna be a lot of fun," added Fudd, whose UConn teammates were in the crowd.