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2026 WNBA Mock Draft Post-Finals with Full 1st-Round Predictions
The 2025 WNBA season may be over, but the next chapter's already taking shape. With college hoops tipping off soon, front offices are already tracking the next wave of talent they'll be scouting and debating over the next six months.
The 2026 draft class runs deep—from electric guards to dominant posts, from NCAA standouts to international stars. And for the first time ever, the first round will feature 15 picks, thanks to the expansion Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.
That alone would make for an exciting offseason. But this one's unprecedented. The WNBA is also in the middle of CBA negotiations, with a flood of unrestricted free agents set to hit the market in 2026. Change is coming fast, and most rosters will look drastically different by next spring.
Let's dive into the first mock draft of what's shaping up to be a historic offseason.
The league hasn't announced a date for the draft lottery yet, but last year's took place in November. For now, the order is courtesy of Tankathon.
1. Dallas Wings: Lauren Betts, C, UCLA
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With a 10-34 record and a last-place finish this past season, the Wings have the top lottery odds at 40 percent. Expect a total roster overhaul in the offseason to go with the franchise's third head coach in three years following the firing of Chris Koclanes.
What they do have is Paige Bueckers to build around. With potential back-to-back No. 1 picks, things might have a chance to finally turn a corner if they can play their cards right.
Lauren Betts is a top contender as the potential top overall pick due to her elite 6'7" size paired with power, rim protection and rare mobility. Betts is one of the most efficient scorers in the country, shooting 65 percent from the floor last season for UCLA while averaging 20.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
Dallas has an opportunity to snag a cornerstone big in 2026 to pair with Bueckers.
2. Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam, F, Spain
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The Chicago Sky have a 25 percent chance of securing the No. 2 pick and owe it directly to the Minnesota Lynx due to a previous trade.
At 6'5", Spain's Awa Fam has an incredible athletic ability paired with size, mobility and advanced scoring skill set for a 19-year-old. Don't be surprised if Fam continues to work her way up most draft boards, as she is highly regarded across all front offices and could even end up being the No. 1 selection.
I've watched Fam develop over the last four years, and to say she has one of the highest ceilings I have ever seen would be an understatement. She continues to have a high impact on both ends of the floor and has an elite feel for the game at such a young age. She also showcases elite passing ability, an aspect of her game that's often overlooked.
Fam can defend multiple positions with her length, runs the floor like a guard and thrives in transition. With continued development and time, Fam has a chance to be one of the great future WNBA forwards.
3. Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles, PG, TCU
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The Seattle Storm have an opportunity to change the trajectory of their franchise this offseason with a coaching change, a critical free-agency period and a lottery pick.
Adding a dynamic playmaking guard to pair with rising star Dominique Malonga feels like an obvious choice, and few players in the college game manipulate pace like Olivia Miles. She thrives in transition and consistently puts teammates in positions to score with her vision and elite passing ability.
Miles is a downhill threat who can collapse defenses at will, and she's one of the best rebounding guards in the country, giving her team an extra gear on both ends. Her perimeter shooting took a major jump last season to a career-best 40 percent from beyond the arc on massively increased volume.
Now with TCU after four seasons with Notre Dame, Miles would give Seattle a backcourt cornerstone who can dictate the offense and take over late in games. With her court vision and competitive edge, she has the potential to be the kind of guard who redefines their offense for the next decade.
4. Washington Mystics: Azzi Fudd, G, UConn
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The Washington Mystics have done a great job of acquiring draft assets. Last year, they selected Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen—who were named to the All-Rookie Team—and have Georgia Amoore on deck after her torn ACL last April. They have a chance to do it again with three first-round picks in 2026.
There is a real possibility Azzi Fudd climbs draft boards in the coming months. She averaged 17.5 points per game while shooting nearly 44 percent from beyond the arc during last year's NCAA tournament. Her ability to stretch the floor and score in bunches gives the Mystics the kind of perimeter weapon and additional backcourt talent to keep their rebuild trending in the right direction.
Fudd provides star potential and marketability, with risk tied to her inconsistent health. If she can stay healthy, whoever drafts her will get a future All-Star.
5. Chicago Sky: Flau'Jae Johnson, G, LSU
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The Chicago Sky have arguably the most question marks headed into the future. In 2025, they offloaded draft assets for short-term, win-now moves that resulted in a 10-34 record and 12th place in standings.
The Sky desperately need to add immediate impact and a stabilizing piece they can build consistency with. Flau'Jae Johnson makes it a no-brainer to add one of the most recognizable names in college basketball.
The 21-year-old checks every box as a future pro backcourt scorer who can also bring toughness on the defensive end. The LSU star has grown into one of the most electrifying guards in the country, averaging 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in her junior year.
The pro-ready guard is a three-level scorer who thrives in isolation, but she's also proved she can play within structure, using her quick first step and strength to create efficient looks with the versatility to defend and play multiple positions.
6. Toronto Tempo: Ta'Niya Latson, G, South Carolina
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Expansion teams need to focus on laying the foundation and drafting for two things: talent in any position and identity.
The Tempo might have an opportunity to build theirs around Ta'Niya Latson, one of the most explosive scorers in all of college basketball. Latson led the NCAA in scoring last season at 25.2 points per game for Florida State and has since transferred to South Carolina.
She thrives in isolation, has a lightning-quick first step and can score at all three levels, making her a nightmare for opponents to defend.
As a foundational piece, Latson has the offensive punch to propel the Tempo into future success. Surrounded by a healthy balance of veterans and combined with her tremendous upside, she could have the opportunity to grow into the face of a franchise in time.
7. Portland Fire: Gianna Kneepkens, G, UCLA
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Our second expansion team could add a steady, versatile and consistent foundational piece in Gianna Kneepkens.
The 22-year-old is one of the most efficient and productive guards in the country. At Utah, Kneepkens built her reputation as a sharpshooter with an impressive 43 percent from deep on her career.
She isn't one-dimensional, though. Kneepkens has grown into a well-rounded offensive piece who can put the ball on the floor. She also makes the right decisions when cutting off the ball. Utilizing another year of college eligibility at UCLA will further expand her skill set and make her one of the most experienced players in this class.
Kneepkens' combination of efficiency, toughness and proven production could make her a valuable addition for an expansion team like Portland.
8. Golden State Valkyries: Kiki Rice, G, UCLA
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The Golden State Valkyries are coming off a historic inaugural season, finishing with a 23-21 record and a WNBA playoff appearance—the first expansion team to ever make the playoffs in year one.
If they cant attract top free agents this offseason, adding a longer-term rookie leader in Kiki Rice could be a great move in this draft.
The 5'11" Rice thrives in the open court and puts pressure on the defense. She's a physical three-level scorer with great size, ball control and decision-making. She averaged a career-high five assists per game for UCLA last season and hit a personal-best 36.5 percent from the perimeter. Her competitive edge and work ethic would fit nicely with the identity Golden State has established.
Depending on how the offseason shakes out in free agency, the Valkyries could use a guard with the upside to grow into a franchise foundational piece.
9. Washington Mystics: Serah Williams, F, UConn
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The Mystics have an opportunity to load up with a little bit of everything in this draft class with their three first-round picks and loading up their frontcourt depth alongside Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen feels necessary.
Serah Williams is an intriguing post prospect coming off of an impressive junior year campaign at Wisconsin, where she averaged 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season. Williams also provides elite rim protection and averages 2.3 blocks per game on her career.
The 6'4" forward transferred to UConn in the offseason and a lot of her draft stock and potential will hinge on her impact with the Huskies this season as they try to defend their national title. Nonetheless, Williams has the attention of nearly every WNBA front office this season and could prove to be a perfect interior two-way asset for the Mystics' frontcourt.
10. Indiana Fever: Yarden Garzon, G, Maryland
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The Indiana Fever were able to cobble together 24 regular-season wins and a trip to the WNBA semifinals amid countless injuries and roster changes this season. This is a critical offseason for the Fever, needing to re-sign the right players and sign the right free agents, but also utilize this draft in a way that can obtain sustainable success.
Yarden Garzon is no stranger to the Hoosier state suiting up for Indiana for the last three seasons and making a name for herself as one of the most efficient shooters in the country. In fact, she is a career 43 percent perimeter threat and has never had a season when she shot below 40 percent.
At 6'3", Garzon is a difficult matchup with her length. Her quick, high release makes it difficult to defend, and the Fever rely heavily on perimeter shot-making within their system. Garzon would be a nice addition at the back end of the first round.
11. Washington Mystics: Cotie McMahon, F, Ole Miss
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Cotie McMahon is one of the most impressive, powerful players in this draft class. This year, she is taking her talents to Ole Miss following a dominant career at Ohio State, where she scored just under 1,500 points, grabbed 500 rebounds and dished out over 200 assists in just three seasons.
McMahon is a pro-ready, versatile guard/forward capable of playing in the open court and getting downhill, finishing through contact and setting the tone on the defensive end and on the glass. Her athleticism, overall skill set and strength will translate well to the pros.
We saw her perimeter efficiency take a major jump last season shooting it at a career-best 37.4 percent from deep. If McMahon has another big-time season with Ole Miss this year, her stock has the potential to skyrocket.
12. Connecticut Sun: Nell Angloma, G, France
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At only 19 years old, Nell Angloma brings a lot of pro upside with her length and offensive versatility. The 6'1" wing is a highly effective scorer in transition, can face up and attack the basket off the dribble, pulls up from the mid-range, knocks down perimeter shots and can take advantage of mismatches on the block.
Her vision and ability to find the open teammate when in traffic or swarmed by defenses is impressive.
Angloma turned heads this summer at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup, where she averaged 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Much of her draft stock will hinge on her ability to parlay that type of production and consistency at the French pro level this season.
Angloma is a top young international prospect who most front offices will be keeping close tabs on this season.
13. Atlanta Dream: Iyana Martin, PG, Spain
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It's difficult to try to predict this early on what direction the Atlanta Dream need to go with this pick, but with the majority of their high-minute players being unrestricted free agents, it's safe to say all options are in play.
I've been fortunate to have a front-row seat to Iyana Martin's evolution into one of the best young point guards to come out of Europe. Martin was named MVP of the FIBA U19 World Cup at just 17 years old and was named EuroLeague Women Young Player of the Year in 2025.
Martin shows exceptional skill via her ability to facilitate, control the pace of the game, operate in the open floor and half court, and create her own shot. She is exceptional in the pick-and-roll game, and her tact and vision feel three steps ahead of her opponents at all times.
Martin is back and healthy following a brief time away and is expected to have another great season for CB Avenida.
14. Seattle Storm: Madina Okot, C, South Carolina
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After securing their floor general in Olivia Miles at No. 3, the Seattle Storm turn to the frontcourt with Madina Okot, one of the most intriguing centers in college basketball.
In her lone NCAA season, Okot made a statement last year with Mississippi State by averaging 11.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game while shooting 65 percent from the floor. The 6'6" center transferred to South Carolina and will look to make an even larger impact this season for the Gamecocks. Her ceiling and potential to develop should impress front offices.
A player like Okot takes pressure off the perimeter and gives the Storm a young piece to develop alongside star Dominique Malonga for the long-term.
15. Connecticut Sun: Ashlon Jackson, G, Duke
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The Sun have an opportunity to strengthen their backcourt with their second first-round selection in Duke guard Ashlon Jackson.
The 6'0" guard is primed for a big-time senior season. She's coming off one of her most productive and efficient years, having averaged 12.4 points and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 37.2 percent from the perimeter.
Jackson impacts at a high level as a perimeter threat and floor spacer, but has also grown as a secondary playmaker, capable of attacking closeouts, scoring in multiple ways and creating for teammates.
Her toughness and versatility on both ends of the floor could provide a great addition for rebuilding Sun.
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