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AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn’s Azzi Fudd

AP women's basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn's Azzi Fudd | iNFOnews.ca
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots at the basket as Utah forward Samantha Crispe (44) defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 3 of the season:

Azzi Fudd, UConn

The graduate guard averaged 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 58% from the field in wins over No. 6 Michigan and Utah last week. She had a season-high 31 points against the Wolverines, including scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. Fudd also hit four free throws down the stretch to secure the 72-69 victory.

Runner-up

Nunu Agara, Stanford. The junior forward averaged a double-double with 20 points 10 rebounds in the Cardinal’s two victories. She had 24 points, going 10 of 10 from the field against Lehigh and then followed that up with a career-best 16 rebound effort against UC Davis.

Honorable mention

Aaliyah Collins, High Point, Clara Strack, No. 16 Kentucky, Syla Swords, No. 6 Michigan.

Keep an eye on

Richmond forward Maggie Doogan led the Spiders to two strong wins, including a come-from-behind victory over Navy where she had 17 points. She nearly had a triple-double against Temple with 31 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists while hitting six 3-pointers.

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AP women's basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn's Azzi Fudd | iNFOnews.ca
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives toward the basket as Utah guard Brooke Walker (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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