
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke granted an extra year of eligibility for 2026 after court ruling.
The 2026 WNBA Draft begins on Monday night, with the Dallas Wings holding the first pick. UConn's Azzi Fudd is projected to be the top selection as the draft unfolds.
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The 2026 WNBA Draft kicks off on Monday night, with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 spot. Azzi Fudd of UConn is projected to be the top pick of the evening, as she could potentially join Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale on a team looking to bounce back from a poor season. As for the other 44 picks on the night? We'll just have to wait and see!
Monday night will be quite the time for WNBA fans, but also for this upcoming rookie draft class as they take the first steps of their professional careers! As the 2026 WNBA Draft gets going, we here at For The Win will track and grade each pick from all three rounds of the night. Here are our grades and analysis of all the picks in the 2026 WNBA Draft:
The 2026 WNBA Draft will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Monday from New York. You can also stream the WNBA Draft broadcast on ESPN Unlimited.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: WNBA Draft 2026 grades: Live updates of every pick in all 3 rounds
Azzi Fudd from UConn is projected to be the number one pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The Dallas Wings hold the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The 2026 WNBA Draft is set to kick off on Monday night, though the exact time is not specified.

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