Meet the 2026 WNBA Draft’s top prospects, from Azzi Fudd to Lauren Betts

In recent years, the WNBA Draft has been headlined by a clear-cut No. 1 pick. Paige Bueckers was a sensation when she arrived at the 2025 ceremony, as was Caitlin Clark in 2024. But the forthcoming rookies walk the orange carpet as a deeper, more balanced draft class.Rather than fixating on one north star, we get to meet a vast range of intriguing hoopers and potential cornerstones. Below, we’ve packaged three interesting things to know about the 2026 ensemble, with prospects listed in alphabetical order. Let us know who you’re riding with in this year’s draft.Advertisement