Azzi Fudd made a striking impression at the 2026 WNBA Draft with two stunning outfit changes, including a custom sequin gown and a second look in warm tones. She was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings.
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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.
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Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Flau'jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Lauren Betts of UCLA.
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Awa Fam Thiam of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Madina Okot of Kenya arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Flau'jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Marta Suarez of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Olivia Miles of TCU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Ta’Niya Latson of South Carolina arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Hannah O'Flynn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Jazlyn Guerra arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Luciana Kristen arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Courtney Williams arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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Brittney Elena arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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. "The fact that every single one of them is here shows you just the chemistry and what they mean to me."
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma wasn't present at the draft as he attended a celebration of life for a member of the UConn family."
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Azzi Fudd WNBA draft 2026 looks: Check out her outfit change, nails
Azzi Fudd wore a custom sequin gown by Coach on the orange carpet and later changed into another sequin outfit in warm tones of gold and brown.
Azzi Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
She paired her first look with a silver Coach purse and a dazzling set of nails adorned with bling and charms.
Azzi Fudd expressed her excitement, stating, 'I'm obsessed with this look' regarding her outfit at the draft.
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