Dallas Wings: Eyes on the WNBA Draft<\/h2>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Sunday draw brought no surprises, as the top five teams (Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky) maintained their initial positions.\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n
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Bueckers and Fudd have proven to be good teammates, leading the Huskies to a national championship in April.<\/p>\n\nAlofoke Deportes<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nBefore the April draft, ongoing labor negotiations and the expansion of teams in Toronto and Portland, Oregon are expected.\n\n\n
WNBA Mock Draft<\/h2>\n\n\nHere is the latest mock draft, which includes four UCLA players in the first rounds.\n\n\n
1. Dallas Wings:<\/strong> Azzi Fudd<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUConn guard, 1.78 meters, senior.\n\nIn 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.\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\nUConn’s Azzi Fudd has consistently been projected as a lottery pick. After Sunday’s draw, she moved up to number 1.<\/em>\n\n\n
2. Minnesota Lynx:<\/strong> Awa Fam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nSpain, pivot, 1.93 meters.\n\nFam’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.\n\n\n
3. Seattle Storm:<\/strong> Olivia Miles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nTCU, base, 1.78 meters, senior.\n\nMiles, 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.\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F1123%2Fefd05bd9%2D46b1%2D49d0%2D9941%2De43046f1d77d%2Fefd05bd9%2D46b1%2D49d0%2D9941%2De43046f1d77d.jpg\n<\/div>0:21Olivia Miles con 2 Pt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
4. Washington Mystics:<\/strong> Lauren Betts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUCLA, center, 2.00 meters, senior.\n\nBetts 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.\n\n\n
5. Chicago Sky:<\/strong> Flau’jae Johnson<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nLSU, guard, 1.78 meters, senior.\n\nJohnson averages 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for LSU.\n\n\n
6. Toronto Tempo:<\/strong> Ta’Niya Latson<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nSouth Carolina, guard, 1.73 meters, senior.\n\nLatson 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.\n\n
7. Portland Fire:<\/strong> Cotie McMahon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nOle Miss, forward, 1.83 meters, senior.\n\nAfter three years at Ohio State, now at Ole Miss, he averages 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. McMahon can improve his defensive game.\n\n\n
8. Golden State Valkyries:<\/strong> Gianna Kneepkens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUCLA, guard, 1.80 meters, senior.\n\nKneepkens stands out for his three-point shots. He averages 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F1124%2F24e9e7e8%2D2d50%2D4d0d%2D880e%2Dfcc7362affb1%2F24e9e7e8%2D2d50%2D4d0d%2D880e%2Dfcc7362affb1.jpg\n<\/div>1:17Southern Jaguars vs. UCLA Bruins: Game Highlights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
9. Washington Mystics:<\/strong> Serah Williams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUConn, power forward, 1.93 meters, senior.\n\nWilliams went from being the star of a team to playing at UConn. He averages 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds for UConn.\n\n\n
10. Indiana Fever:<\/strong> Madina Okot<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nSouth Carolina, pivot, 1.98 meters, senior.\n\nOkot leads South Carolina in rebounds and blocks, averaging 13.3 points per game.\n\n\n
11. Washington Mystics:<\/strong> Gabriela Jaquez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUCLA, guard, 1.83 meters, senior.\n\nJaquez averages 14.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.\n\n\n
12. Connecticut Sun:<\/strong> Iyana Martin Carrion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nSpain, base, 1.73 meters\n\nIn 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.\n\n\n
13. Atlanta Dream:<\/strong> Kiki Rice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUCLA, base, 1.80 meters, senior.\n\nRice averages 14.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.\n\n\n
14. Seattle Storm:<\/strong> Janiah Barker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nTennessee, power forward, 1.93 meters, senior.\n\nBarker has played at Texas A&M and UCLA. She averages 15.2 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Lady Vols.\n\n\n
15. Connecticut Sun:<\/strong> Nell Angloma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nFrance, forward, 1.80 meters\n\nAngloma averaged 17.0 points and 5.5 rebounds for France in the U19 Women’s World Cup this summer. She turns 20 in June.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\nUConn’s Azzi Fudd has consistently been projected as a lottery pick. After Sunday’s draw, she moved up to number 1.<\/em>\n\n\n