Dallas Wings Secure First Pick in WNBA Draft: Is Azzi Fudd in Sight?
The Dallas Wings once again have the first pick in the WNBA draft. League history suggests that having two consecutive top picks is a huge boost for any franchise. Sunday’s draft brought no surprises, with the top five teams maintaining their positions according to the odds.
In a pre-draft mock, Awa Fam, a young Spanish pivot, was projected as number one. Although she remains a strong candidate to join the Wings, attention is now focused on Azzi Fudd, the UConn guard, after her outstanding performance at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase.
This year’s WNBA draft promises to be exciting, with the possibility of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, both elite players, forming a playing duo that could take the Wings back to the playoffs.
Bueckers and Fudd have proven to be very good teammates, leading the Huskies to a national championship.
With WNBA labor negotiations ongoing and league expansion on the horizon, April’s draft promises to be even more interesting. Here’s the latest draft preview.
WNBA Draft Draft: First Picks
1. Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd
UConn | Guard | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior
Fudd, with an impressive performance in victories against Michigan and Utah, averaging 21.0 points per game with 51.1% field goal shooting and 54.8% from the three-point line. Her offensive ability makes her a very valuable player in the WNBA.UConn’s Azzi Fudd has been consistently projected as a lottery pick. After Sunday’s draft lottery, she moved up to number 1.
2. Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam
Spain | Center | 6 feet 4 inches
Fam’s agent has confirmed that competing in the WNBA is his “top priority” for 2026. Despite his youth, his potential is high and he could develop gradually with the Lynx.
3. 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 per game. Her performance makes her one of the best point guards in the draft.
4. Washington Mystics: Lauren Betts
UCLA | Center | 6 feet 7 inches | Senior
Betts, All-American last season, has had a good start, averaging 15.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks. Her talent could be a great asset for the Mystics.
5. Chicago Sky: Flau’jae Johnson
LSU | Guard | 5 feet 10 inches | Senior
Johnson, with an average of 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, will demonstrate his ability to lead the game this season.
6. Toronto Tempo: Ta’Niya Latson
South Carolina | Guard | 5 feet 8 inches | Senior
Latson, who led Division I in scoring, now averages 18.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. His three-point shooting efficiency is promising.
7. Portland Fire: Cotie McMahon
Ole Miss | Guard | 6 feet 0 inches | Senior
McMahon, with an average of 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, seeks to improve his defense.
8. Golden State Valkyries: Gianna Kneepkens
UCLA | Guard | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior
Kneepkens, known for her three-point shot, averages 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
9. Washington Mystics: Serah Williams
UConn | Power Forward | 6 feet 4 inches | Senior
Williams, with an average of 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, benefits from the UConn program.
10. Indiana Fever: Madina Okot
South Carolina | Center | 6 feet 6 inches | Senior
Okot, averaging 13.3 points, leads South Carolina in rebounds and blocks.
11. Washington Mystics: Gabriela Jaquez
UCLA | Guard | 6 feet 0 inches | Senior
Jaquez, averaging 14.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, is looking to improve his three-point shot.
12. Connecticut Sun: Iyana Martin Carrion
Spain | Base | 5 feet 8 inches
Martin Carrion was named Young Player of the Year in the EuroLeague.
13. Atlanta Dream: Kiki Rice
UCLA | Base | 5 feet 11 inches | Senior
Rice, averaging 14.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, looks to improve his three-point shot.
14. Seattle Storm: Janiah Barker
Tennessee | Power Forward | 6 feet 4 inches | Senior
Barker, averaging 15.2 points and 6.5 rebounds, seeks consistency in his game.
15. Connecticut Sun: Nell Angloma
France | Forward | 5 ft 11 in
Angloma, with an average of 17.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in the U19 Women’s World Cup.
