WNBA Draft 2026 opens, Dallas holds No. 1 pick
sportsApr 13, 2026721,424
The 2026 WNBA Draft opened Monday night in New York with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick, and top prospects in the conversation include Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and former TCU guard Olivia Miles. NewsBeep flagged Olivia Miles as a potential teammate for Paige Bueckers if a team pursues that pairing, and outlets including The Guardian and The Athletic are publishing live mock-draft coverage and projections. The No. 1 selection will determine whether Dallas targets a shot-creating guard like Azzi Fudd or a frontcourt anchor like Lauren Betts to shape its roster moving forward.
Key Highlights
Dallas Wings possess the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Olivia Miles rank among the top prospects.
Olivia Miles named as a possible Paige Bueckers teammate, per NewsBeep.
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