Wings win WNBA lottery: Azzi Fudd to the top of the 2026 Draft

Wings Poised to Lead 2026 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings are once again positioned at the top of the WNBA draft. The league’s history suggests that having two consecutive top draft picks is a significant boost for any franchise. The Sunday lottery draw held 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 Spanish player, was the number one candidate. Although she remains a strong candidate to join the Wings, attention is now focused on Azzi Fudd, UConn guard, after her outstanding performance at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Fudd and Paige Bueckers, the top draft pick from last year and Rookie of the Year 2025, are elite players who could be key to bringing the Wings back to the playoffs. WNBA labor negotiations continue, and after a new agreement, expansion drafts will be held for the new franchises in Toronto and Portland, Oregon, in addition to free agency. All this will precede the April draft.

Updated Mock Draft

Here’s the latest mock draft, which includes four UCLA players among the first picks:

Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd

UConn | Guard | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior In victories over Michigan and Utah, Fudd scored a total of 55 points with 58.1% shooting efficiency. So far this season, she averages 21.0 points per game with 51.1% overall efficiency and 54.8% from the three-point line. Although she has dealt with injuries, if she stays healthy, she is an outstanding offensive player.

UConn’s Azzi Fudd, consistently projected as a lottery pick, now positions at number 1.Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images

Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam

Spain | Center | 6 feet 4 inches Fam’s agent has stated that competing in the WNBA is his “top priority” for 2026. He currently plays in Valencia and will turn 20 in June. His potential is high, but he may need time to develop.

Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles

TCU | Base | 5 feet 10 inches | Senior Miles, transferred from Notre Dame, has been key for TCU, averaging 18.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.5 assists. She is shaping up to be the best point guard among college seniors.

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Washington Mystics: Lauren Betts

UCLA | Center | 6 feet 7 inches | Senior Betts was the first pick in our October mock draft. Averaging 15.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks, it hasn’t affected her draft position. She could join young prospects like Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.

Chicago Sky: Flau’jae Johnson

LSU | Guard | 5 feet 10 inches | Senior Johnson averages 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for LSU. He has already proven his worth in the SEC conference.

Toronto Tempo: Ta’Niya Latson

South Carolina | Guard | 5 feet 8 inches | Senior Latson led Division I in scoring with 25.2 points per game last season. Now, in a more balanced attack, he averages 18.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

Portland Fire: Cotie McMahon

Ole Miss | Guard | 6 feet 0 inches | Senior After three years at Ohio State, he is now at Ole Miss, averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. McMahon can improve his defensive game.

Golden State Valkyries: Gianna Kneepkens

UCLA | Guard | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior Kneepkens stands out for his three-point shooting ability. He is currently averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

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Washington Mystics: Serah Williams

UConn | Power Forward | 6 feet 4 inches | Senior Williams, who went from being the star of a team to playing at UConn, averages 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds.

Indiana Fever: Madina Okot

South Carolina | Center | 6 feet 6 inches | Senior Okot, from Kenya, leads South Carolina in rebounds (10.8) and blocks (2.2), averaging 13.3 points.

Washington Mystics: Gabriela Jaquez

UCLA | Guard | 6 feet 0 inches | Senior Jaquez averages 14.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, with 39.1% three-point shooting accuracy.

Connecticut Sun: Iyana Martin Carrion

Spain | Base | 5 feet 8 inches Carrion was named Young Player of the Year in her EuroLeague debut. She also helped her national team reach the EuroBasket final.

Atlanta Dream: Kiki Rice

UCLA | Base | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior Rice averages 14.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. An improvement in his three-point shooting could be key.

Seattle Storm: Janiah Barker

Tennessee | Power Forward | 6 feet 4 inches | Senior Barker, who has played at Texas A&M and UCLA, is now at Tennessee. He averages 15.2 points and 6.5 rebounds.