2026 WNBA Draft: Who should the Wings take at No. 1? Pros and cons of Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts
The Dallas Wings have to figure out which of these top prospects fit best with Paige Bueckers
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 WNBA Draft results.
- Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings. This marked a landmark draft as Fudd became the top pick after a standout season, continuing Dallas’ recent emphasis on combining veteran leadership with young stars.[1][3]
- Olivia Miles (TCU) went No. 2 to the Minnesota Lynx, continuing a trend of high-profile point guards entering the league this year.[3]
- Awa Fam (Spain) went No. 3 to the Seattle Storm (via Los Angeles), highlighting the global scouting presence in this draft.[1][3]
- Lauren Betts (UCLA) went No. 4 to the Washington Mystics, continuing UCLA’s heavy representation in the first round.[3]
- The night featured a notable mid-draft trade: the Golden State Valkyries swapped Flau’Jae Johnson to Seattle for Marta Suárez and a 2028 second-round pick, a deal that sparked significant discussion about team-building strategies in real time.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a complete round-by-round list with teams, players, and schools, or summarize breakout rookies and fantasy-relevant notes from the draft. I can also provide a concise, up-to-date table of first-round results and notable trades.
Sources:
- 2026 WNBA Draft live updates and results, including Azzi Fudd No. 1 pick.[1][3]
- Live tracker and round-by-round results.[5][3]