UCLA star center Lauren Betts and UConn standout Azzi Fudd weren't just her players. They were her rocks as she handled the loss of her father, who died while Close was at the World Cup.

TAMPA, Fla. — Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd all have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on ...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd all have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on ...

Editor's note: FollowUConn vs. UCLA live updates from the Final Four. Unlike her co-star teammate, Azzi Fudd's collegiate career won't end following the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament. However ...