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UConn Hoops Star To Appear At Newington Restaurant This Week
The superstar player will visit CAVA in Newington this week as part of a national NIL campaign.
NEWINGTON, CT — A local eatery is getting a special guest this week in the form of a University of Connecticut Husky superstar.
CAVA will host women's basketball star Azzi Fudd on Thursday, Feb. 19, as part of a national name, image, and likeness (NIL) campaign highlighting student-athletes.
Fudd, a guard for the UConn Huskies women's basketball, is scheduled to appear from 4 to 5 p.m. at the restaurant’s location at 3323 Berlin Turnpike in Newington.
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The event is billed as a VIP athlete appearance, offering fans an opportunity to meet Fudd and take photos, time permitting.
The appearance is part of CAVA’s broader NIL campaign in partnership with YellowDot.
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The company said the campaign spotlights student-athletes as creators, leaders, and community builders on and off the court.
During the event, CAVA plans to share details about a new Azzi Fudd CAVA bowl, available nationwide via digital orders from March 16 through April 17.
The Newington appearance is designed as a community-focused celebration of basketball and food, and is expected to draw local fans and customers to the Berlin Turnpike restaurant.
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