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As we question whether or not there will even be a 2026 WNBA season, sometimes it’s easy to forget that if there is, we still need to have a draft! The 2026 class of WNBA is incredibly deep and talented, and with two new expansion teams heading into the league this season, we will also have more picks to talk about.
Another fun aspect of the 2026 draft is the clear lack of a unanimous No. 1 option. In 2025, Paige Bueckers was the clear No. 1; in 2024, Caitlin Clark was clearly going first; and in 2023, it was Aliyah Boston who was expected to go No. 1. Now, in 2026, a clear top prospect has yet to emerge.
The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 pick for the second year in a row and will be hoping to add another generational talent alongside Paige Bueckers.
Here are a few of the top options:
Azzi Fudd (Guard) — UConn
A sharp-shooting, fast, two-way guard like Azzi Fudd is an excellent pick-up for any WNBA team. She helped her UConn Huskies to a 2025 NCAA Championship alongside Bueckers, and is now leading the current team in an attempt to repeat. The No. 1 UConn Huskies are currently undefeated on the season, with Fudd averaging 17.1 points in just 28.4 minutes per game.
By far the best guard option in the draft, if the Dallas Wings are looking to add guard depth beside Paige Bueckers, Fudd is the way to go.
Lauren Betts (Center) — UCLA
The 6-foot-7 center out of UCLA has flip-flopped around mock drafts all season long. The Bruins are currently ranked No. 2 in the country behind UConn, having dropped a game to Texas in November. While the chance to grab a player as tall as Betts would be a perk for Dallas, there are some questions about her versatility as a player, especially when you think about other prospects in the draft.
Awa Fam (Center) — Valencia
At 6-foot-4, Awa Fam doesn’t have the height of Lauren Betts, but she does have two things Betts does not — professional experience and versatility. Due to the international WNBA Draft rules, 19-year-old Awa Fam can declare for the WNBA this season, AND has been playing professionally in Spain for Valencia. While her talent may be a little more raw because she’s younger, that just means she’s moldable for whichever WNBA team takes her.
She’s also one of those “do it all” players Europe keeps churning out. French center Dominique Malonga is another good example — can operate in the post, of course, but has shooting ability, can pass, and handle the ball well. Unlike in the US, where post players are taught to operate under the basket, and basically just get the ball dumped to them and put it up.
With these three prospects — or others — in mind, who do YOU think Dallas will select No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft? Let us know in the comments below!
