2026 WNBA Final Mock Draft: Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts go 1-2 at the ...
Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts look primed to go top two after roster shake-ups in Dallas and Minnesota.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick and are widely projected to select Azzi Fudd or Awa Fam, with Lauren Betts also in the mix as a top center option.[1][3][5]
- The draft occurred in mid-April 2026 in New York, with extensive coverage of red-carpet arrivals, early picks, and post-draft analysis detailing who went No. 1 and how rosters may have shifted after free agency and the new CBA salary structure.[7][8][1]
- Mock drafts leading up to the event consistently favored Fudd, Fam, or Betts at the top, reflecting teams’ rosters, recent signings, and positional needs for Dallas and Minnesota, among others.[3][4][5][9]
- Post-draft recaps highlighted notable trades and the impact of the new rookie salary scale, with top picks earning significant first-year salaries under the updated CBA.[1][7]
Illustration: A typical top-5 projection snapshot from pre-draft analyses showed:
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- Dallas Wings — Azzi Fudd or Awa Fam
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- Next team — Olivia Miles or Lauren Betts
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- Team — another UCLA presence or top wing, depending on team fit
- 4–5. Other lottery picks (varied among J.D. Johnson, Latson, etc.)
If you’d like, I can pull the most current specific No. 1 pick and full top-10/lottery results from a reputable source and summarize the post-draft contract details under the new CBA. Please tell me which format you prefer (short bullet list, table, or a quick narrative).
Citations:
- Live draft updates and top-prospect discussions, including Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts as leading candidates.[1]
- Mock drafts and prospect evaluations prior to the draft, with emphasis on Awa Fam, Fudd, and Betts.[4][5][3]
- Post-draft recap and salary details under the new CBA for top picks.[7][1]