Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refs before even playing a regular-season game as a Dallas Wings rookie
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, expressed confusion about the league's officiating standards after a preseason game with the Dallas Wings. The rookie remarked that 'anytime you touch someone, it's a foul,' highlighting her adjustment to the professional game's physicality. While her comments drew lighthearted reactions from teammates, the league does not typically tolerate criticism of officiating, though Fudd is not expected to face penalties.
- ▪Azzi Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- ▪She made her comments after a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces.
- ▪Veteran teammates reacted with humor, suggesting she was still learning press conference etiquette.
- ▪The WNBA has previously fined players, like Sophie Cunningham, for criticizing officials.
- ▪A league source indicated Fudd will not be fined for her remarks, attributing them to rookie inexperience.
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OutKick Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refs before even playing a regular-season game as a Dallas Wings rookie The No. 1 overall pick said 'anytime you touch someone, it's a foul' after a preseason game against the Aces By Amber Harding OutKick Published May 4, 2026 12:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Paige Bueckers Did What The WNBA Couldn't! Chad Withrow applauds Paige Bueckers for speaking on her relationship with her new teammate, Azzi Fudd. Azzi Fudd hasn’t even played a real WNBA game yet, and she’s already talking about the refs.
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