Azzi Fudd celebrates getting her MBA with ceremony thrown by Wings teammates

TL;DR

Azzi Fudd, the WNBA's 2026 No. 1 overall pick, celebrated earning her MBA with a special ceremony organized by her Dallas Wings teammates. Forward Alysha Clark presented her with a playful 'Master Princess' degree during the event.

Key points

Azzi Fudd earned her master's degree from UConn.
She was honored with a ceremony by her Dallas Wings teammates.
Alysha Clark presented her with a playful 'Master Princess' degree.
Fudd wore a cap and gown for the celebration.
The event took place in the team's locker room.

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The WNBA’s 2026 No. 1 overall pick isn’t currently playing, but she still has reason to celebrate.

Azzi Fudd, who earned a master’s degree from UConn this week, was honored with an additional diploma in a makeshift ceremony from her Dallas Wings teammates on Wednesday.

Forward Alysha Clark, the oldest player in the league, led the charge by presenting Fudd with a “Master Princess” degree — a nod to Fudd’s nickname, “The People’s Princess.”

To accept the playful certificate, Fudd wore a cap and gown as she walked into the team’s locker room. In true graduation fashion, the 23-year-old shook hands with each of her teammates and thanked them as she made her way to Clark.

“Here we go, Fudd! Congratulations on your degree, master princess," Clark said, a reference to Fudd's "The People's Princess" nickname.

"Thank you," Fudd replied through laughter. "This is the best grad gift ever."

Along with the diploma, Fudd was also gifted a pink bottle of tequila to match the cap and tassel that Clark moved from right to left.

Fudd earned her Bachelor’s in Communication in May 2024, and her Master's in Business Administration. UConn’s commencement ceremony for master's recipients was Monday morning, a day before the Wings’ home opener.

Fudd was ruled out of that game with what the team described as a right knee injury. Before that, she scored 3 points on 1-of-2 shooting in 18 minutes in her WNBA debut, a 107-104 victory against the Indiana Fever.

Fudd averaged 17.3 points at UConn last season while also earning the Big East women's basketball scholar athlete of the year award.

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Above, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever's season opener game at Gainbridge FIeldhouse in Indianapolis.