As we debate whether or not there will be a 2026 WNBA season, it’s sometimes easy to forget that if there is, we still need a draft! The WNBA’s 2026 class is incredibly deep and talented, and with two new expansion teams entering the league this season, we’ll have more picks to talk about as well.
Another fun aspect of the 2026 draft is the distinct lack of a unanimous No. 1 option. In 2025, Paige Bueckers was clearly #1; in 2024, Caitlin Clark was clearly the first; and in 2023, Aliyah Boston was to become number 1. Today, in 2026, no clear hope has yet emerged.
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The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 pick for the second year in a row and are hoping to add another generational talent alongside Paige Bueckers.
Here are some of the best options:
Azzi Fudd (Guard) – UConn
An accurate, quick, two-way guard like Azzi Fudd is a great fit for any WNBA team. She helped her UConn Huskies win a 2025 NCAA championship alongside the Bueckers and now leads the current team in a bid for a repeat. The No. 1 UConn Huskies are currently undefeated this 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 alongside Paige Bueckers, Fudd is the way to go.
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Lauren Betts (Center) — UCLA
The 6-foot-7 center from UCLA has flip-flopped around mock drafts throughout the season. The Bruins are currently ranked No. 2 in the country behind UConn, after losing a game to Texas in November. While the chance to snag a player as big as Betts would be a plus for Dallas, there are some questions about her versatility as a player, especially when considering other prospects in the draft.
Awa Fam (Center) — Valencia
At 6-foot-4, Awa Fam doesn’t have Lauren Betts’ height, but she has two things Betts doesn’t: professional experience and versatility. Due to international WNBA draft rules, 19-year-old Awa Fam can declare for the WNBA this season, AND played 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 any WNBA team.
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She is also one of those “all-rounders” that Europe continues to produce. French center Dominique Malonga is another good example: he can operate in the post, sure, but he has shooting skills, can pass and handle the ball well. Unlike in the United States, where post players are taught to operate under the basket and simply throw the ball to them and put it back.
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!
