2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Full three-round projection as Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Wings

The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for Monday night, and we're projecting all 45 picks

Jack Maloney

Apr 13, 2026

9:02 am ET

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The WNBA's offseason sprint is nearly complete. Earlier this month, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire held their historic double expansion draft to fill out their inaugural rosters, and last week, there was a free agency frenzy. Now, it's time for the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles and other top prospects will converge on The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City on Monday night, where they'll wait to hear their name called by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 pick for the second year in a row, but unlike last year, when they selected Paige Bueckers, there is no obvious choice. Their free agency moves seem to suggest that they'll target a guard rather than a big, but we won't know for sure until shortly after 7 p.m. ET.

Ahead of this highly anticipated draft, let's take one last swing at projecting how all three rounds might play out on Monday with CBS Sports' Mock Draft 4.0 -- the final edition of this year's cycle.

First round

1. Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd -- G, UConn

The Wings signed Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard in free agency, agreed to a deal with Awak Kuier that will see her return to the WNBA and inked Li Yueru to a training camp deal. After all of those moves, it's hard to see them going with a big at No. 1. If they are indeed going guard, Fudd makes the most sense. She had a poor NCAA Tournament, but is one of the best 3-point shooting prospects ever and won a national championship at UConn alongside Paige Bueckers. Fudd should thrive next to Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.

2. Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles -- G, TCU

The last week has not gone well for the Lynx, who lost six rotation players in the expansion draft and free agency, including 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith. They have a fascinating decision to make at No. 2, especially with Napheesa Collier expected to miss the beginning of the season. There's certainly a case to be made for Awa Fam, but a point guard of the future is a bigger need given their aging backcourt. Miles is an unbelievable playmaker and Cheryl Reeve is the perfect coach to help her grow defensively.

3. Seattle Storm: Awa Fam -- C, Spain

If Fam is still on the board at No. 3, that's an easy decision for the Storm, who are embarking on a rebuild after losing Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams and Brittney Sykes in free agency. Fam, an excellent athlete, interior finisher and passer, has the most upside of any player in this class, and would be an excellent fit next to Dominique Malonga. Plus, Ezi Magbegor's return in free agency would ensure that the 19-year-old Fam can be brought along slowly, as Malonga was last season. A Fam-Malonga frontcourt would be an incredible foundation.

4. Washington Mystics: Lauren Betts -- C, UCLA

The Mystics parted ways with general manager Jamila Wideman earlier this month over "serious strategic differences," per ESPN, and it's fair to wonder if the dispute had something to do with restricted free agent Shakira Austin, who signed a three-year max offer sheet with the Tempo. If the Mystics end up letting Austin walk, Betts would be the obvious fit. The 6-foot-7 Betts was named Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four after leading UCLA to the national championship and is an elite interior defender who would pair well with Kiki Iriafen.

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5. Chicago Sky: Kiki Rice -- G, UCLA

No team has been as active as the Sky over the last week. Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins are out, while Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson, Azura Stevens, DiJonai Carrington and Jacy Sheldon are in. Chicago has designs on getting back to the playoffs, and there's no glaring need in their starting lineup. Diggins and Courtney Vandersloot are both in their late 30s, though, and the team will need a point guard of the future. Enter Rice, who helped lead UCLA to a national title. She is a terrific defender, a steady facilitator and a beloved leader and locker room presence.

6. Toronto Tempo: Gabriela Jaquez -- G, UCLA

The Tempo clearly want to compete right away. They went veteran heavy in the expansion draft, adding Marina Mabrey, Maria Kliundikova, Nyara Sabally and Julie Allemand, and have since signed Brittney Sykes and Isabelle Harrison in free agency and given Shakira Austin a max offer sheet. They still need help on the wing, and Jaquez, who had a stellar senior season and NCAA Tournament, is a great fit. As her brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., told CBS Sports last month, the versatile and hard-working Jaquez will be a "plug and play" wing in the pros.

7. Portland Fire: Nell Angloma -- F, France

Portland's expans