NEW YORK — The 2026 WNBA Draft gets underway in a few hours.
After months of waiting, on Monday, April 13, one of the biggest events of the offseason will commence at The Shed in New York. In the previous few years, there's been a consensus No. 1 pick leading up to the event. This year's top spot has been up for grabs for weeks, driving lots of chatter about all the possibilities.
However, after an action-packed first week of WNBA free agency, the choice for the Dallas Wings got a lot clearer. The Wings should draft UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd at No. 1. Others in the mix for No. 1 include Spaniard Awa Fam, UCLA center Lauren Betts and TCU guard Olivia Miles.
How will all shake out? Here's USA TODAY's final 2026 WNBA mock draft:
After free agency, Dallas has a crowded front court. While drafting another post player would not be a bad option, the Wings need guard depth and shooting. Because of that, Fudd then becomes the easy choice. She can move off-ball, defend when asked and is the purest shooter in the draft class. Dallas will have to figure out where Fudd lands in the lineup with Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers, but a three-guard attack should dramatically help the offense.
