Fudd Around And Find Out

Episode: "Fudd Around on Fisher Island w/ Kelis Fisher"
Released: February 27, 2026
Host: Azzi Fudd (UConn basketball star) with Ashanti
Guest: Kelis Fisher (UConn teammate; aka "Lil Gub," "Big Fish")

Episode Overview

This episode of "Fudd Around and Find Out" is a joyful, candid look at the close friendship and dynamic between UConn star Azzi Fudd and her teammate Kelis Fisher. Set during the high-emotion weeks leading up to March Madness and fresh off UConn’s senior night, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by Kelis for a conversation full of laughter, nostalgia, and a few misty-eyed moments as they reminisce about their journey together, the importance of team bonds, and even the quirks of campus life.

While fun stories fly about food obsessions, pregame rituals, and pranks, the episode is grounded by emotional reflections about female friendship, legacy, and what it means to be part of a world-class college sports program.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kava Collab & The Famous Azzi Fudd Bowl

• Azzi’s Experience with Kava (02:47 – 04:17)
  • Azzi discusses the fun and anxiety of making her own "Az Fudd Bowl" for Kava, appreciating the effort assembly-line food workers put in.
  • Azzi’s bowl recipe:
    Brown rice, power greens, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, crazy feta, harissa honey chicken, sweet potatoes, tomato & onion, pickled onions, cucumbers, crispy pita chips, garlic dressing, and a second (unnamed) dressing. Sided with extra pita chips.
  • “I got to make some bowls. I have an Az Fudd bowl coming out soon, actually in March when the tournament starts.” – Azzi Fudd [03:01]
  • Lively reading of social media reactions to the upcoming bowl.

2. Senior Night Reflections

• Emotions on Senior Night (06:12 – 08:05; 20:38 – 22:58)
  • Azzi and Ashanti discuss the overwhelming gratitude and pride felt on senior night, with Azzi processing the milestone and acknowledging it’s not the end:
    “Senior day's amazing. It gives you that chance to reflect and be grateful. But it's not the end of our season...We still have more work to do.” – Azzi Fudd [06:44]
  • Ashanti notes the emotional experience, even from the stands:
    “Being in the stands watching, it was so emotional…I just feel so proud, honestly.” – Ashanti [07:01]

3. Introducing Kelis Fisher: Origins and UConn Dreams

• Kelis’s Background & Path to UConn (14:05 – 15:06)
  • Kelis—originally from Baltimore and an IMG Academy alum—always had UConn as her dream due to their winning streak and legendary coach Geno Auriemma.
  • Her fandom of Maya Moore and Diana Taurasi, plus connections with Azzi before officially joining the team, highlighted.
• Kelis’s Official UConn Visit (15:38 – 16:26)
  • “Everybody’s together like a family...they sit together on and off the court.” – Kelis Fisher [15:52]
  • Kelis’s role: “That’s my job. That’s what I do. Go annoy her and everybody else. Make them laugh.” [16:10]

4. The Azzi & Kelis Friendship Story

• From Fan to Family (16:45 – 19:31)
  • Kelis describes fangirling over Azzi at camps, the awkward initial meets, and how, once college began, their friendship quickly took off.
  • “I didn’t have a choice in this friendship…It wasn’t…I was very much forced. And it’s worked out, of course…” – Azzi Fudd [18:53]
  • Playful bickering about Kelis always being in Azzi’s room and their near-constant time together.
  • “We did get close pretty fast. I was not expecting to…” – Azzi Fudd [19:18]
• Saying Goodbye (20:12 – 21:43)
  • Honest, touching discussion about how little time they have left as teammates ("43 days"), the impending sense of loss, and their intent to cherish every little moment.

5. Senior Night: Behind the Scenes

• Kelis Preparing for Senior Night (20:53 – 21:43)
  • Kelis shares the emotional lead-up—decorating Azzi’s room and prepping “healthy snacks”—and the tears that flowed after the event.
  • “I was in denial…as the days got closer, I was like, alright, I’m gonna cry, cause I could feel it.” – Kelis Fisher [21:06]
• Azzi’s Perspective (22:58 – 23:28)
  • Overwhelmed by love: “Seriously, you just…you feel so loved and full of gratitude and appreciation for what these last…five years have looked like.”
  • Admits she hasn’t read the handwritten notes because she knows it’ll make her cry.

6. Campus Life, Food, and Friendship Antics

• On Domino’s & Healthy Choices (27:31 – 28:09)
  • Kelis’s Domino’s habit is roasted by the others. She claims improvement but confesses she can’t stick to Azzi’s athlete diet for more than 24 hours.
  • Azzi introduces Kelis and Ashanti to healthier snacks (like yogurt bowls with Lovebird cereal) and sweet potato brownies, winning hesitant approval.
• Pranks & Apartment Antics (25:56 – 27:18)
  • Tales of coming home to “a fish in my bed” (Kelis hanging out and snacking in Azzi’s room) and stealing each other’s food.
  • “Why is there a fish in my bed eating in my— a fish. A dirty fish…” – Azzi Fudd [26:12] (laughter throughout)
• Baltimore Eats & Hometown Activities (36:34 – 38:24)
  • Kelis shares her love for Baltimore’s New York Fried Chicken (“chicken box, salt, pepper, ketchup, season all over with some hot sauce and a half and half on the side” [36:34]).
  • On returning home: “Probably roller skating with my brother.” – Kelis Fisher [37:17]
  • Team-wide roller skating adventure: “And you were a pretty good teacher, too. And she was really good.” – Azzi [37:56]

7. Kelis’s Athletic Roots & Personality

• Competitive Drive & Sports Background (32:31 – 34:13)
  • If not basketball: “Track or ballet. First of all, I went to Baltimore School of Arts and…I did ballet and I did The Nutcracker.” – Kelis Fisher [32:31]
  • Discusses transfer of ballet’s footwork into basketball advantages.
  • Kleis recounts her competitive spirit: “It ain’t no line [between sore loser and competitive]. There’s no line…You gotta do what you gotta do to win.” – Kelis Fisher [33:59]
• Gaming Origins (38:48 – 39:35)
  • Kelis credits NBA 2K as a key inspiration for getting into basketball and refining her moves against her brother.

8. Kelis as Team Hype Woman

• Bench Energy and Hype (39:54 – 41:22)
  • Azzi recognizes Kelis’s unmatched energy: “Khaleesi’s the first person up any single time, any play happens…” [40:03]
  • Kelis admits sometimes she’s celebrating a shot before Azzi’s even released the ball: “I be standing up before the ball is even released. Because I know, I know…” [41:04]
  • The sideline spectacle has become its own attraction for fans.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Friendship & Farewells

• “I didn’t have a choice in this friendship…It wasn’t…I was very much forced. And it’s worked out, of course, and we have a very honest friendship…” – Azzi Fudd [18:53]
• “I think what I’m really, really gonna miss is, like, when you leave your apartment and you come back, and there’s a fish in your bed.” – Kelis Fisher [25:56]
• “We did get close pretty fast. I was not expecting to…I knew I was gonna like you, but I didn’t think I was gonna like you this much.” – Azzi Fudd [19:18]

Food & Campus Life Shenanigans

• “This girl eats Domino’s for breakfast.” – Azzi Fudd [27:31]
• “I actually tried it [Azzi’s diet], and I didn’t last 24 hours.” – Kelis Fisher [28:04]
• “She came here, took a picture, didn’t even say nothing. The first thing she went to go do was get her some grapes. Food. More than it was, actually.” – Kelis Fisher [26:44]

Team Sisterhood

• “You need a teammate like her that believes in you like that.” – Azzi Fudd [41:24]
• “I believe. My bad. Thought she was really shooting.” – Kelis Fisher [41:36] (about celebrating Azzi’s 3-pointers too soon)

Competitive Drive

• “It ain’t no line. There’s no line [between sore loser and competitive]…You gotta do what you gotta do to win.” – Kelis Fisher [33:59]
• “Just so I could beat him. Just so I could beat him. Just so I could beat him.” – Kelis Fisher [39:19] (about practicing NBA 2K moves)

Emotional Highs

• “I was in denial…as the days got closer, I was like, alright, I’m gonna cry, cause I could feel it.” – Kelis Fisher [21:06]
• “Seriously, you just…you feel so loved and full of gratitude and appreciation for what these last…five years have looked like.” – Azzi Fudd [23:28]

Fun Segment Highlights & Timestamps

• Azzi Fudd’s Kava Bowl Details: [03:37]
• Senior Night & Reflections: [06:12] | [20:38] | [22:58]
• Kelis on Baltimore & UConn Dream: [14:05]
• Azzi & Kelis’s Friendship Journey: [16:45] | [18:53]
• Kelis’s Competitiveness, Track, & Ballet: [32:31] | [33:59]
• Bench Hype & Celebrations: [39:54] | [41:04]
• What the Fud of the Week: [45:22]
  • Kelis: “Probably senior night, just crying really hard…” [45:34]
  • Ashanti: Complaining about a blizzard [45:48]
  • Azzi: Kava experience and watching the Olympics [47:23]

Tone & Style

• Warm, witty, and supportive—there’s lots of friendly teasing, mutual admiration, and inside jokes.
• The hosts and Kelis openly share their vulnerabilities about the end of an era, while also striking a comical, real-talk tone on food, campus life, and the unique pressures of being a top collegiate athlete.
• The vibe is like a late-night dorm-room conversation: familiar, vulnerable, and loud with laughter.

For New Listeners

If you haven’t listened, this episode is a perfect peek into the heart of UConn’s women’s basketball culture, full of authentic friendship, fierce competition, and the sometimes-silly reality of balancing school, sport, and personal growth. The chemistry between Azzi, Ashanti, and Kelis is palpable, making this both a tribute to team sisterhood and an ode to the fun and chaos behind collegiate glory.