Awa Fam was selected third overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Spanish center previously played for Valencia Basket and has represented Spain in international competitions.
Awa Fam is headed to Seattle**.**
The Spanish center was drafted third overall by the Seattle Storm at the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13, in New York. It's the second consecutive year that Seattle has taken an international prospect with their first-round pick, as the Storm took French forward Dominique Malonga No. 2 overall last season.
Fam averaged 7.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, with a 52% field goal percentage for Valencia Basket, where she is signed through 2029.
As a member of the Spanish national team, Fam played in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico earlier this year. In five games, she averaged 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. She also played six games in the 2025 FIBA Women's EuroBasket, averaging 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds
In youth play, Fam participated in the 2024 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket and 2024 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket. She averaged 15.9 points and 10.7 rebounds per game and 11.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, respectively.
With the Women's Final Four complete, all eyes turn towards the 2026 WNBA Draft. The WNBA draft takes place Monday, April 13, in New York, and this year's event has a different feel. Unlike the last two drafts, where Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were consensus No. 1 overall picks, this year's top spot is up for grabs. After an exciting March Madness, it's time to see who helped their stock and who fell down the draft board. Is Awa Fam still at the top? Is Azzi Fudd a top-five draft pick? Who vaulted into the first round?
After a stellar NCAA Tournament run, Betts has done enough to earn consideration for the No. 1 overall pick. While the Bruins center will need to work on shooting more baskets in the mid-range and later from deep, she can be inserted into Dallas's lineup when the season starts on May 8. Her length and size make her an immediate threat in the post, along with her passing abilities and rebounding prowess.
2. Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles, G, TCU
Minnesota doesn't struggle to move the ball, but adding Miles into the mix gives the Lynx the ability to take their offensive movement up a level. The TCU guard has a high basketball IQ, which should help her with the rookie learning curve on a team with championship aspirations. Head coach Cheryl Reeve can also bring out the best in Miles defensive skills as she adjusts to WNBA play.
3. Seattle Storm: Azzi Fudd, G, UConn
Fudd had a very underwhelming NCAA Tournament aside from her second round game against Syracuse. The slump won't stop her from being drafted. The UConn guard's shot is still the purest in college basketball, and her ability to be an offensive threat at any moment is something you don't see as often at the rookie level. Fudd also rarely wastes a movement or a shot, making her a prime candidate to draft.
5. Chicago Sky: Kiki Rice, G, UCLA
Until veteran Courtney Vandersloot returns, the Sky need a guard who can facilitate, score when needed and defend. Rice, who finished a career year in a UCLA uniform, has proven she can do it all. The senior guard has improved her ability to read opposing defenses, maintain patience with solid footwork and recover in help defense. Rice would also take some pressure off Hailey Van Lith, who struggled during her rookie season.
6. Toronto Tempo: Flau'jae Johnson, G, LSU
Johnson has a score-first mentality, and she does it in a variety of ways: midrange, downhill in the paint and from the 3-point line. She's one of the top defensive guards in the 2026 class, and if she can improve her defensive awareness at the pro level, she can become an elite two-way guard. Head coach Sandy Brondello should also be a tremendous asset to Johnson's growth.
7. Portland Fire: Ta'Niya Latson, G, South Carolina
Latson's NCAA Tournament run was a mixed bag. That shouldn't hurt her WNBA draft stock, but it wasn't hard to notice as the level of competition rose (with games against TCU, UConn and UCLA), she struggled to find her shot or ways to contribute. At the pro level, she'll be asked to do more, and she'll need to lean into her aggressiveness to have success.
8. Golden State Valkyries: Gabriela Jaquez, G, UCLA
If a team gives her any space, Jaquez will make them pay. The guard can do it all, with assists, 3-pointers, in the paint, on the boards or by creating a steal. She should fit well within Golden State's "hard hat and lunch pail" culture, where they pride themselves on having energy on both sides of the ball.
9. Washington Mystics: Raven Johnson, G South Carolina
While Johnson has proven she can score when needed, it's her facilitation skills and defense that will make her a top 10 pick. The South Carolina guard does a great job of feeding her bigs and spreading the offense out to find the best shot. She is also a lockdown defender who leaves little room for error and isn't afraid of anyone on a court, regardless of size.
10. Indiana Fever: Gianna Kneepkens, G, UCLA
Kneepkens ended her college career shooting nearly 50-40-90, which is impressive and rare in today's college landscape. The UCLA guard's game isn't flashy, but it's often timely. Kneepkens knows how to step into the big moments, as she did in the national championship when she delivered two massive 3-point baskets during an extended Bruins' run.
13. Atlanta Dream: Madina Okot, C, South Carolina
Atlanta needs depth. Adding Okot would help the Dream with their post presence and perimeter shooting. The South Carolina big can score from multiple levels and will crash the glass. If Atlanta brings veteran center Brittney Griner back, Okot would learn from one of the best in league history at the position.
14. Seattle Storm: Marta Suarez, F, TCU
Suarez's NCAA Tournament run wasn't great, but she did have a breakout game against Virginia during the Sweet 16, which included a career high 33 points plus 10 rebounds. The outing was a glimpse of Suarez at her best, which could entice Seattle to add Suarez as depth now and starter later.
15. Connecticut Sun: Cotie McMahon, F, Ole Miss
McMahon would work well in a young core of players like Saniya Rivers, Leila Lacan, Aaliyah Edwards and Aneesah Morrow. The Ole Miss forward is a utility piece that the Sun could utilize to its advantage. She does most of her damage in the paint ― Connecticut's specialty ― and could also help facilitate, if needed. Once McMahon gets crisper as a defender, she'll be dynamite at the next level.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
With the Women's Final Four complete, all eyes turn towards the 2026 WNBA Draft. The WNBA draft takes place Monday, April 13, in New York, and this year's event has a different feel. Unlike the last two drafts, where Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were consensus No. 1 overall picks, this year's top spot is up for grabs. After an exciting March Madness, it's time to see who helped their stock and who fell down the draft board. Is Awa Fam still at the top? Is Azzi Fudd a top-five draft pick? Who vaulted into the first round?
After a stellar NCAA Tournament run, Betts has done enough to earn consideration for the No. 1 overall pick. While the Bruins center will need to work on shooting more baskets in the mid-range and later from deep, she can be inserted into Dallas's lineup when the season starts on May 8. Her length and size make her an immediate threat in the post, along with her passing abilities and rebounding prowess.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
With the Women's Final Four complete, all eyes turn towards the 2026 WNBA Draft. The WNBA draft takes place Monday, April 13, in New York, and this year's event has a different feel. Unlike the last two drafts, where Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were consensus No. 1 overall picks, this year's top spot is up for grabs. After an exciting March Madness, it's time to see who helped their stock and who fell down the draft board. Is Awa Fam still at the top? Is Azzi Fudd a top-five draft pick? Who vaulted into the first round?
After a stellar NCAA Tournament run, Betts has done enough to earn consideration for the No. 1 overall pick. While the Bruins center will need to work on shooting more baskets in the mid-range and later from deep, she can be inserted into Dallas's lineup when the season starts on May 8. Her length and size make her an immediate threat in the post, along with her passing abilities and rebounding prowess.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
2. Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles, G, TCU
Minnesota doesn't struggle to move the ball, but adding Miles into the mix gives the Lynx the ability to take their offensive movement up a level. The TCU guard has a high basketball IQ, which should help her with the rookie learning curve on a team with championship aspirations. Head coach Cheryl Reeve can also bring out the best in Miles defensive skills as she adjusts to WNBA play.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
3. Seattle Storm: Azzi Fudd, G, UConn
Fudd had a very underwhelming NCAA Tournament aside from her second round game against Syracuse. The slump won't stop her from being drafted. The UConn guard's shot is still the purest in college basketball, and her ability to be an offensive threat at any moment is something you don't see as often at the rookie level. Fudd also rarely wastes a movement or a shot, making her a prime candidate to draft.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
5. Chicago Sky: Kiki Rice, G, UCLA
Until veteran Courtney Vandersloot returns, the Sky need a guard who can facilitate, score when needed and defend. Rice, who finished a career year in a UCLA uniform, has proven she can do it all. The senior guard has improved her ability to read opposing defenses, maintain patience with solid footwork and recover in help defense. Rice would also take some pressure off Hailey Van Lith, who struggled during her rookie season.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
6. Toronto Tempo: Flau'jae Johnson, G, LSU
Johnson has a score-first mentality, and she does it in a variety of ways: midrange, downhill in the paint and from the 3-point line. She's one of the top defensive guards in the 2026 class, and if she can improve her defensive awareness at the pro level, she can become an elite two-way guard. Head coach Sandy Brondello should also be a tremendous asset to Johnson's growth.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
7. Portland Fire: Ta'Niya Latson, G, South Carolina
Latson's NCAA Tournament run was a mixed bag. That shouldn't hurt her WNBA draft stock, but it wasn't hard to notice as the level of competition rose (with games against TCU, UConn and UCLA), she struggled to find her shot or ways to contribute. At the pro level, she'll be asked to do more, and she'll need to lean into her aggressiveness to have success.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
8. Golden State Valkyries: Gabriela Jaquez, G, UCLA
If a team gives her any space, Jaquez will make them pay. The guard can do it all, with assists, 3-pointers, in the paint, on the boards or by creating a steal. She should fit well within Golden State's "hard hat and lunch pail" culture, where they pride themselves on having energy on both sides of the ball.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
9. Washington Mystics: Raven Johnson, G South Carolina
While Johnson has proven she can score when needed, it's her facilitation skills and defense that will make her a top 10 pick. The South Carolina guard does a great job of feeding her bigs and spreading the offense out to find the best shot. She is also a lockdown defender who leaves little room for error and isn't afraid of anyone on a court, regardless of size.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
10. Indiana Fever: Gianna Kneepkens, G, UCLA
Kneepkens ended her college career shooting nearly 50-40-90, which is impressive and rare in today's college landscape. The UCLA guard's game isn't flashy, but it's often timely. Kneepkens knows how to step into the big moments, as she did in the national championship when she delivered two massive 3-point baskets during an extended Bruins' run.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
13. Atlanta Dream: Madina Okot, C, South Carolina
Atlanta needs depth. Adding Okot would help the Dream with their post presence and perimeter shooting. The South Carolina big can score from multiple levels and will crash the glass. If Atlanta brings veteran center Brittney Griner back, Okot would learn from one of the best in league history at the position.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
14. Seattle Storm: Marta Suarez, F, TCU
Suarez's NCAA Tournament run wasn't great, but she did have a breakout game against Virginia during the Sweet 16, which included a career high 33 points plus 10 rebounds. The outing was a glimpse of Suarez at her best, which could entice Seattle to add Suarez as depth now and starter later.
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Our WNBA mock draft could be full of future stars
15. Connecticut Sun: Cotie McMahon, F, Ole Miss
McMahon would work well in a young core of players like Saniya Rivers, Leila Lacan, Aaliyah Edwards and Aneesah Morrow. The Ole Miss forward is a utility piece that the Sun could utilize to its advantage. She does most of her damage in the paint ― Connecticut's specialty ― and could also help facilitate, if needed. Once McMahon gets crisper as a defender, she'll be dynamite at the next level.
Fam recently joined the international basketball league Project B, which is slated to play internationally in South America, Europe, and Asia starting in November after the WNBA season and running through April 2027.
"Project B feels like a place where the game is continuing to grow, and I'm grateful to be part of that from the beginning," Fam said. "What stood out to me was the vision. It's about high-level basketball, but also about investing in players and pushing the women's game forward. That combination made it an easy decision for me."
Who is Awa Fam and what are her career highlights?
Awa Fam is a Spanish center who averaged 7.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for Valencia Basket and has played for the Spanish national team in various international tournaments.
What position does Awa Fam play and what are her stats?
Awa Fam plays as a center and averaged 7.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game with a 52% field goal percentage during her time at Valencia Basket.
What international tournaments has Awa Fam participated in?
Awa Fam has participated in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament and the FIBA Women's EuroBasket, averaging 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in the former and 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in the latter.
How does Awa Fam's selection impact the Seattle Storm's roster?
Awa Fam's selection as the third overall pick marks the second consecutive year the Seattle Storm has chosen an international player, indicating a strategy to enhance their roster with global talent.
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