UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd took her time making a decision, but now she’s fully embraced the challenge of a fifth year in Storrs.

The anxiety players can face today as a result of peer pressure, high expectations, off-court distractions and all the social media attention and scrutiny they receive has the potential to be overwhelming. Coaches, teammates and family can be critical in helping players cope with everything on their plates, but sometimes even more is needed.