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WNBA Draft 2026: Pick-by-pick tracker for all 3 rounds
TL;DR
The 2026 WNBA Draft has begun with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick. Top prospects include UCLA's Lauren Betts, expected to go in the top-3, alongside other talented players like Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins shoots the ball against Maryam Dauda #30 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 WNBA Draft is here, and the Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick. Dallas hit the jackpot last year with Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, and now the team needs to find a co-star for the all-world lead guard if it’s going to eventually get into the playoff mix. Check out our 2026 WNBA mock draft here for more analysis on this class.
UCLA recently won the women’s national championship, and it should be represented well in this draft. Star center Lauren Betts is expected to go in the top-3 as a 6’7 big with graceful scoring moves inside. Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are also considered potential first-round picks after helping the Bruins win it all.
There’s something for everyone in this class. TCU’s Olivia Miles is a brilliant point guard prospect who provides elite playmaking with improved shooting ability. Betts is a dominant classic post player, while Spain’s Awa Fam is the type of mobile big teams dreams about. UConn’s Azzi Fudd is a knockdown three-point shooter, while LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson is an athletic wing who can defend at a high level.
This draft is especially exciting because it marks the first selections for two new expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Both teams already had their expansion drafts, and now Toronto will be picking at No. 6 while Portland chooses at No. 7.
We’re keeping track of the every pick for the 2026 WNBA Draft right here.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Wings | ||
| 2 | Minnesota Lynx | ||
| 3 | Seattle Storm | ||
| 4 | Washington Mystics | ||
| 5 | Chicago Sky | ||
| 6 | Toronto Tempo | ||
| 7 | Portland Fire | ||
| 8 | Golden State Valkyries | ||
| 9 | Washington Mystics | ||
| 10 | Indiana Fever |
Q&A
Who has the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Which players are expected to be top picks in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
Top prospects include Lauren Betts from UCLA, Olivia Miles from TCU, and Azzi Fudd from UConn.
What position does Lauren Betts play and what are her strengths?
Lauren Betts is a 6'7 center known for her graceful scoring moves and dominance as a classic post player.
What notable achievements did UCLA accomplish before the 2026 WNBA Draft?
UCLA recently won the women's national championship, which has increased the visibility of its players in the draft.
