The 2026 WNBA Draft is in the books, and the basketball world is already pivoting to the future. While this year's top picks like Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, and Lauren Betts are set to make their professional marks, a new wave of elite talent is preparing to take center stage in 2027.

Leading that charge is USC's generational talent, JuJu Watkins. As a three-level scorer and elite defender, the 6-foot-2 guard uses her unique size and skill set to dominate matchups on both ends of the floor. Her ability to attack the rim, apply pressure, and block shots makes her the most dynamic prospect in the upcoming class.

But Watkins won't be alone at the top of the draft board. Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, standing at just 5-foot-6, plays with a defensive intensity and scoring versatility that belies her height. She’s a chaos agent on the court, capable of creating turnovers and converting them into transition points with relentless energy.

Meanwhile, Texas' Madison Booker has refined her game into that of a midrange maestro. Her shot-making creates constant problems for defenses, but her skills don't end there. Booker is also a capable defender and a versatile scorer who knows how to create her own shot, rounding out a trio of prospects who are already generating significant buzz for the 2027 draft.