Azzi Fudd: “Both are injury prone. Hate to see it”: College hoops fans react to Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd’s shockingly low number of games played together

On Saturday, ESPN shared a shocking stat on Instagram — No. 5-ranked UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have only played 35 college games together. Since Fudd's first season with the Huskies in 2021-22, UConn has played 103 games with just one or neither of the senior guards.

Fans shared their thoughts on Bueckers and Fudd's limited time playing together. Some pointed out that they are injury-prone.

"So is Paige injury prone or has she just had bad luck?" a fan wrote.

"Both are injury prone. Hate to see it☹️," another fan wrote.

Comments discuss Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd being injury prone

"Paige had an ACL tear. Fudd has had multiple ACL tears to the same knee and she's very injury prone. It happens," one fan commented.

One user discusses Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's injury history (image credit: instagram/espnw)

Others questioned why ESPN posted it and continued the narrative of Bueckers and Fudd struggling with injuries.

"Let's move on with this old narrative everyone is healthy now," one fan said.

A comment encourages ESPN to move on from the injury narrative (image credit: instagram/espnw)

"Why is this a post?" another fan said.

A comment questions why ESPN posted about how many games Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have played together (image credit: instagram/espnw)

"Why is this a post now? There's other things to talk about with them. I hate when y'all use them to farm engagement," a fan wrote.

Another user questions the purpose of ESPN's post (image credit: instagram/espnw)

Some hyped the UConn duo and wished them good health moving forward.

"And still the best back court duo!😤," one fan commented.

A comment praises Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd (image credit: instagram/espnw)

"🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾I wish em both nothing but great health...wnba future looking bright," another fan commented.

An IG user wishes Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd good health moving forward (image credit: instagram/espnw)

Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd's 36th UConn game together

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd played their 36th game together on Sunday. In a highly-anticipated matchup between then-No. 7-ranked UConn and then-No. 4 South Carolina, the Huskies ended the Gamecocks' 71-game home win streak with a dominant 87-58 win.

Both senior guards played 35 minutes. Fudd led UConn in points with 28, a big increase from her 13.4 points per game average. Bueckers recorded 12 points and made it a double-double with 10 assists.

NCAA Womens Basketball: Connecticut at South Carolina - Source: Imagn

Although a history of injuries has prevented the talented guards from playing together for the Huskies (24-3, 14-0 Big East) often, they played a big role in Sunday's win at South Carolina (23-3, 11-1 Southeastern Conference).

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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