WNBA Mock Draft 2026: Projecting Rounds 1-2 for Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Awa Fam, more
Here's a look at The Sporting News' latest pick projections for the 2026 WNBA Draft, now going from picks No. 1 through No. 30.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Draft concluded on April 13, 2026, with the Dallas Wings selecting Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall, followed by their top prospect Lauren Betts going No. 2 (to the Connecticut Sun? depending on the mock) and a surge of UCLA players among the early selections, including multiple first-round picks. This marks a historic draft for UCLA, which had several players chosen in the first round.[1][4]
- Recent mock drafts and post-draft analyses highlighted Awa Fam (Spain) and Azzi Fudd as pivotal top-two contenders, with Fudd’s fit alongside Paige Buekers and the Wings cited as a key storyline in shaping Dallas’ roster this season.[4][5][1]
- News outlets and analysts emphasized the impact of the expansion teams Tempo and Fire in their rookie classes, and noted UDFA signings as teams adjusted their rosters after the draft.[1]
Key takeaways
- No. 1 pick: Azzi Fudd (G, UConn) for Dallas Wings; widely discussed as a potential franchise-altering selection.[5][4]
- Top prospects: Lauren Betts (C, UCLA) and Awa Fam (F, Valencia/Spain) were among the most talked-about first-round targets in the run-up and immediately post-draft analyses.[4][1]
- UCLA presence: UCLA players had a historic draft night, with multiple Bruins selected in the first round, signaling a strong incoming impact from that program.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-date top-10 pick-by-pick table or provide team-by-team rosters and immediate UDFA signings from the draft week.