The Dallas Wings are poised to lead the WNBA draft once again. League history suggests that having consecutive top draft picks is a huge boost for any franchise.
The Sunday draw brought no surprises, as the top five teams (Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky) maintained their initial positions.
In the mock draft prior to the draft, Awa Fam, a young player from Spain, was the favorite to be the first pick. Although she remains a strong candidate for the Wings, the situation has changed after the outstanding performance of Azzi Fudd, UConn guard, in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Wings coach Jose Fernandez has experience in European recruiting.
The duo of Fudd and Paige Bueckers, the top pick of last year’s draft and WNBA Rookie of the Year 2025, could lead the Wings back to the playoffs.
Bueckers and Fudd have proven to be good teammates, leading the Huskies to a national championship in April.
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Before the April draft, ongoing labor negotiations and the expansion of teams in Toronto and Portland, Oregon are expected.
WNBA Mock Draft
Here is the latest mock draft, which includes four UCLA players in the first rounds.
1. Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd
UConn guard, 1.78 meters, senior.
In victories against Michigan and Utah, Fudd scored 55 points with 58.1% shooting efficiency. In the season, she averages 21.0 points per game with 51.1% shooting and 54.8% from the three-point line. If she stays healthy, Fudd will be highly valued in the WNBA.UConn’s Azzi Fudd has consistently been projected as a lottery pick. After Sunday’s draw, she moved up to number 1.
2. Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam
Spain, pivot, 1.93 meters.
Fam’s agent said that competing in the WNBA is her “main priority” for 2026. She currently plays for Valencia in Spain and will turn 20 in June. Due to her youth, she may need time to develop. The Lynx could bring her along at a pace that allows her to grow.
3. Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles
TCU, base, 1.78 meters, senior.
Miles, transferred from Notre Dame, has been key for the Horned Frogs. She averages 18.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.5 assists and seems to be the best point guard among college seniors. Miles could be a standout player for the future of the Storm.
UCLA, center, 2.00 meters, senior.
Betts was the first pick in the October mock draft. With an average of 15.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game, he hasn’t dropped in the projections. He could join two star rookies from last season.
5. Chicago Sky: Flau’jae Johnson
LSU, guard, 1.78 meters, senior.
Johnson averages 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for LSU.
6. Toronto Tempo: Ta’Niya Latson
South Carolina, guard, 1.73 meters, senior.
Latson led Division I in scoring with 25.2 points per game last season with Florida State. Now in a more balanced offense with South Carolina, he averages 18.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
7. Portland Fire: Cotie McMahon
Ole Miss, forward, 1.83 meters, senior.
After three years at Ohio State, now at Ole Miss, he averages 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. McMahon can improve his defensive game.
8. Golden State Valkyries: Gianna Kneepkens
UCLA, guard, 1.80 meters, senior.
Kneepkens stands out for his three-point shots. He averages 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
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9. Washington Mystics: Serah Williams
UConn, power forward, 1.93 meters, senior.
Williams went from being the star of a team to playing at UConn. He averages 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds for UConn.
10. Indiana Fever: Madina Okot
South Carolina, pivot, 1.98 meters, senior.
Okot leads South Carolina in rebounds and blocks, averaging 13.3 points per game.
Spain, base, 1.73 meters
In April, she was named Young Player of the Year for her debut in the EuroLeague with Perfumerias Avenida. Martin Carrion also helped Spain advance to the EuroBasket final this summer. She turns 20 in January.
