The future of the WNBA was officially unveiled on a historic Monday night in New York City. The 2026 draft, held at The Shed at Hudson Yards, saw a new generation of stars find their professional homes, headlined by a storybook reunion at the very top.
As expected, the Dallas Wings selected sharpshooting UConn legend Azzi Fudd with the coveted first overall pick. This move creates a dream scenario for Dallas fans, as Fudd now joins her former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers, making them the first college duo ever to be selected No. 1 overall by the same franchise in consecutive years. The Wings are clearly building a powerhouse with elite chemistry at its core.
The excitement didn't stop there. The Minnesota Lynx added a dynamic playmaker at No. 2, selecting TCU's triple-double threat Olivia Miles. The Seattle Storm then looked overseas, picking Spanish standout Awa Fam Thiam with the third selection.
The first round was dominated by proven winners. Reigning NCAA champions from UCLA came off the board next, with center Lauren Betts going to the Washington Mystics at No. 4 and forward Gabriela Jaquez heading to the Chicago Sky at No. 5. UCLA guard Kiki Rice rounded out the top six, selected by the expanding Toronto Tempo.
One of the night's most intriguing moves involved a top-10 pick changing hands. After the Golden State Valkyries selected charismatic LSU star Flau'jae Johnson at No. 9, her draft rights were immediately traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for future assets, adding another explosive talent to their roster.
From established collegiate stars to international prospects, the 2026 draft class is packed with players ready to make an immediate impact. Below is the complete list of all 36 selections across three rounds, so you can see which future star will be suiting up for your favorite team.
First Round:
1. Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd, G, UConn
2. Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles, G, TCU
3. Seattle Storm: Awa Fam Thiam, F, Spain
4. Washington Mystics: Lauren Betts, C, UCLA
5. Chicago Sky: Gabriela Jaquez, F, UCLA
6. Toronto Tempo: Kiki Rice, G, UCLA
7. Portland Fire: Iyana Martín Carrión, G, Spain
8. Golden State Valkyries: Flau'jae Johnson, G, LSU (rights traded to SEA)
9. Washington Mystics: Angela Dugalić, F, Oregon
10. Indiana Fever: Raven Johnson, G, South Carolina
11. Washington Mystics: Cotie McMahon, F, Ohio State
12. Connecticut Sun: Nell Angloma, G, Spain
13. Atlanta Dream: Madina Okot, C, South Sudan
14. Seattle Storm: Taina Mair, G, Boston College
15. Connecticut Sun: Gianna Kneepkens, G, Utah
Second Round:
16. Seattle Storm: Marta Suárez, F, Spain (rights traded to GSW)
17. Portland Fire: Frieda Bühner, C, Germany
18. Connecticut Sun: Charlisse Leger-Walker, G, Washington State
19. Washington Mystics: Cassandre Prosper, F, Notre Dame
20. Los Angeles Sparks: Ta'Niya Latson, G, Florida State
21. Chicago Sky: Latasha Lattimore, F, Texas
22. Toronto Tempo: Teonni Key, F, Duke
23. Golden State Valkyries: Ashlon Jackson, G, Duke
24. Los Angeles Sparks: Chance Gray, G, Oregon
25. Indiana Fever: Justine Pissott, F, Tennessee
26. Toronto Tempo: Saffron Shiels, C, Australia
27. Phoenix Mercury: Ines Pitarch-Granel, G, Spain
28. Atlanta Dream: Indya Nivar, G, Stanford
29. Las Vegas Aces: Janiah Barker, F, Texas A&M
30. Washington Mystics: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, F, Baylor
Third Round:
31. Dallas Wings: Zee Spearman, G, Georgia
32. Minnesota Lynx: Tonie Morgan, G, Georgia Tech