Fans of UConn basketball packed the Raising Cane’s parking lot in Enfield on Wednesday.
Huskies fans got a chance to meet two of their UConn heroes, Azzi Fudd and KK Arnold.
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WATCH HERE“We’re in the Basketball Capitol of the World, and it shows,” Fudd said.
After winning their 12th national championship on Sunday over South Carolina, Husky fever has been as rampant as ever.
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SIGN UP Skylar Leone said she not only loves basketball but also wants to play for the Huskies one day.
“Azzi and KK are definitely two of my favorites," Leone said. "And just knowing we have a chance to see them or talk to them is really cool.”
Alyssa Eisele said she was not able to go to a lot of games this year, so today was an opportunity she could not miss.
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“I'm a huge UConn basketball fan," Eisele said. "I’m really proud of them for winning. So I just want to be here to support.”
Hannah Shamgochian drove across state lines from Ware, Massachusetts, to see some of her favorite players.
“I love her [Arnold's] social media presence, and she is so funny," Shamgochian said. "I saw them at the Big East Tournament and just love their dynamic.”
Their dynamic was on full display during their journey to the title and off the court as well.
“She always comes up to me and makes sure I’m all good and straight because I had a couple of moments this year, and she always talked me out of it," Arnold said. "So she’s a great teammate, and I'm grateful to have one more year with her.”
"You see it on the court when she comes in the game, like everything changes," Fudd said. "The energy is there. Like, it just, it rises. So having someone like KK on your side is what you need. And I love this girl."
Both Arnold and Fudd said none of their success is possible without the support of Husky Nation.
“This is my dream school, so I'm just kind of living out my dream," Arnold said. "Being here alongside my sisters, playing with them, learning from the best coaches. I couldn't ask for a better opportunity.”
Fudd said the support of the fans does not go unnoticed.
“To show up here today, not basketball-related, and just feel the love already, see people waiting outside like it's cold outside. I was cold," Fudd said. "So to have that, it's amazing. And I can't wait to serve them some chicken.”
