The moment has arrived. After months of speculation, scouting, and mock drafts, the 2026 WNBA Draft is finally here, set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. For 45 prospects, tonight marks the culmination of a lifelong dream, from the first overall selection to the final pick of the evening.

All eyes are on the Dallas Wings and the coveted No. 1 pick. The big question: who will Commissioner Cathy Engelbert call to the stage first? The pre-draft landscape shifted dramatically with free agency, complicating projections. While 6-foot-6 international prospect Awa Fam has been a consistent mock draft favorite for Dallas, the Wings' recent spending spree raises intriguing questions.

Dallas invested heavily in their frontcourt, committing over $2.5 million to Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, and Awak Kueir, while also securing superstar Arike Ogunbowale in the backcourt. Does this financial commitment to established veterans make a project like Fam, or another elite big in Lauren Betts, less likely at number one?

This opens the door for other elite talents. Could the Wings prioritize a seamless offensive fit and select Azzi Fudd, whose legendary three-point shooting would space the floor perfectly for Ogunbowale's drives? Or might they opt for Olivia Miles' elite playmaking and vision to create a dynamic, multi-ball-handler backcourt? A true wing also remains a glaring need for the roster.

Tonight, the predictions end and futures are forged. As these athletes prepare to step onto the professional stage, their journeys inspire the next generation of players. Now it's your turn: with the clock ticking down to the first pick, who do you think Dallas will select, and how will the rest of the first round unfold? Share your final predictions for WNBA Draft 2026!