{"id":599863,"date":"2026-04-12T21:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/599863\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:10:13","slug":"2026-wnba-mock-draft-wings-land-awa-fam-azzi-fudd-heads-to-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/599863\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Wings land Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd heads to Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the college season ending, the expansion draft, and free agency all taking place within 10 days, the lead up to this year\u2019s draft has been nothing short of chaotic. The new CBA also means teams are balancing new salary caps while simultaneously addressing needs. <\/p>\n

While many of these are subject to change as free agency continues, here is my 2026 WNBA mock draft as of Sunday, April 12.<\/p>\n

1. Dallas WingsAwa Fam Thiam, Spain<\/p>\n

She\u2019s only 19, but Awa Fam is poised to make an immediate impact in the WNBA. At 6\u20196\u201d, she has guard skills in addition to the ability to catch anything on the block and score. Her mid range step back is eerily similar to A\u2019ja Wilson. With all of the backcourt talent in Dallas, Fam would be a key addition to get the defense to collapse and open some perimeter space for Arike Ogunbowale and company.<\/p>\n

2. Minnesota LynxOlivia Miles, TCU<\/p>\n

Olivia Miles has insane vision on the floor. She sees teammates open three passes before they know they\u2019re open! Her ability to draw multiple bodies, then pass out at the last moment makes her special. Plus her IQ in ball screen reads is off the charts! Minnesota needs a point guard. Though she played the position at a high level last season, Courtney Williams isn\u2019t a point guard by trade. Natisha Hiedeman is headed to Seattle after taking on some ball handling duties during her time in Minnesota. Miles would fill an immediate need.<\/p>\n

3. Seattle Storm Azzi Fudd, UConn<\/p>\n

Azzi Fudd finished her career at UConn as one of the most efficient guards in the country at 48.1% FG, 44.7% 3FG, and 95.5% FT. Her decision making in ball screen action has become one of her strong suits. She\u2019s also a solid on-ball defender. Seattle already has Ezi Magbegor and Dominique Malonga in the front court, Fudd\u2019s three point shooting spreads the defense and gives the posts more room to operate.<\/p>\n

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HLs: Fudd’s top plays from final season at UConn<\/p>\n

Relive Azzi Fudd’s biggest moments from her final season with the UConn Huskies, where the 23-year-old soared as an elite shooter and positioned herself as a likely top-five pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.<\/p>\n

4. Washington MysticsLauren Betts, UCLA<\/p>\n

Lauren Betts is a playmaking big. At 6\u20197\u201d, her decision making in the post is elite. She recognizes where the defense is coming from, then quickly makes her move or finds a shooter on the perimeter. She\u2019s coming off a national championship run with the Bruins and put up 21ppg and 9.3rpg in the NCAA tournament. Washington needs depth in the front court, and how lethal could a one-two punch of Betts and Kiki Iriafen be?<\/p>\n

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Highlights: Betts’ All-American 2025-2026 season<\/p>\n

Watch some of the best plays from Lauren Betts’ All-American campaign in the 2025-2026 season for the UCLA Bruins.<\/p>\n

5. Chicago SkyKiki Rice, UCLA<\/p>\n

Kiki Rice\u2019s impact is felt in every facet of the game. From her ability to score in transition, to the midrange, to her decision making, Rice\u2019s IQ will ensure a seamless shift to the W. She\u2019s also coming off a career-high year in points (14.9), rebounds (5.9), and steals (1.5), while also shooting nearly 39% from three. The Sky have added some depth in the front court with Azur\u00e1 Stevens and Elizabeth Williams, I\u2019d expect them to want to add to their backcourt, and Rice provides poise, ball handling, and scoring.<\/p>\n

6. Toronto TempoFlau\u2019Jae Johnson, LSU<\/p>\n

Flau\u2019Jae Johnson has a high motor, can defend on the perimeter, push pace in transition, and is coming off her senior season at LSU shooting a career-high 39% from three. Toronto added Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, Johnson adds scoring depth and the ability to defend on the perimeter.<\/p>\n

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Johnson: ‘I don’t allow anybody to label me’<\/p>\n

LSU star Flau’jae Johnson joins Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby ahead of the 2026 WNBA Draft to discuss her campaign with e.l.f., her legacy and career at LSU, how she balances music and basketball, and more.<\/p>\n

7. Portland Fire Gabriela Jaquez, UCLA<\/p>\n

Gabriela Jaquez has the potential to be a great pro. At 6\u2019 she can hit from three (39%) and she\u2019s efficient inside of the arc (53.9% FG). Jaquez can play the 3 or 4. That versatility in position makes her an attractive option to any team, and she may be one of the best available at this point in the draft. While Portland could certainly use a front court piece with this pick, the season-ending injury to Nika Muhl means they could use another guard. Jaquez could be a good hybrid option.<\/p>\n

8. Golden State ValkyriesGianna Kneepkens, UCLA<\/p>\n

Gianna Kneepkens can spread the floor with her three-point shooting. She shot 43% from three over the course of her career. Golden State led the WNBA in three-pointers made (9.7) and attempted (29.9), making Kneepkens a logical choice and valued addition.<\/p>\n

9. Washington MysticsRaven Johnson, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Raven Johnson is one of the underrated great college basketball players who does everything you need to win. She is a lock down defender, she can hit open three\u2019s (39.8% 3FG), and she can create for others (5.1apg). With Jacy Sheldon\u2019s trade to Chicago, the Mystics need a pesky on-ball defender who can stay in front. Johnson could provide that.<\/p>\n

10. Indiana FeverMadina Okot, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Madina Okot played a massive role in South Carolina\u2019s run to the national championship game. She averaged 12.8ppg and 10.6rpg at 6\u20196\u201d while shooting 57.5% from the floor. She can even knock down the three. The Fever could certainly use some depth in the front court, and who better to learn from than fellow Gamecock alum Aliyah Boston?<\/p>\n

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Just eight days after the Women\u2019s March Madness Tournament concludes on April 5, the WNBA\u2019s orange carpet will be rolled out for the 2026 WNBA Draft.<\/p>\n

11. Washington MysticsCotie McMahon, Ole Miss<\/p>\n

Cotie McMahon is a Swiss army knife. She\u2019s elite at getting into the paint and finishing. She\u2019s coming off a career-high in scoring (19.5ppg) at Ole Miss, where she also took over a majority of ball handling duties, which allowed to hone her playmaking. Defensively she can handle physicality and guard one-on-one. Washington needs more depth in guards who can get to the rim, McMahon could fill that role.<\/p>\n

12. Connecticut SunTa\u2019Niya Latson, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Ta\u2019Niya Latson led the nation in scoring (25.2ppg) at Florida State two seasons ago before deciding to transfer to South Carolina for her final year of college. While her scoring dipped (14.1ppg), her efficiency numbers improved (48.6% FG) and she learned how to play with a ton of talent surrounding her. The Sun need another scoring guard with the loss of Marina Mabrey to Toronto. Latson is a flat out bucket.<\/p>\n

13. Atlanta DreamNell Angloma, Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration<\/p>\n

At just 19, France\u2019s Nell Angloma averaged 13.5ppg in EuroCup play and has impressed WNBA scouts with her quickness and ability to finish. She also has great handles. She will need time to develop in the W, but a spot like Atlanta with a plethora of veterans could be a great situation for both parties.<\/p>\n

14. Seattle StormAngela Dugali\u0107, UCLA<\/p>\n

Angela Dugali\u0107 is the ultimate team player. A starter for a Final Four UCLA squad two seasons ago, the senior told Bruins head coach Cori Close to bring her off the bench this season because it was best for the team to have a scoring punch waiting in the wings. That decision paid off in dividends as UCLA won its first NCAA women\u2019s basketball championship. At 6\u20194\u201d Dugali\u0107 has great touch around the rim and her length allows her to be a shot alterer. She can guard on both the perimeter and the block. Her versatility could come in clutch for a Storm team with a solid front court.<\/p>\n

15. Connecticut SunMarta Su\u00e1rez, TCU<\/p>\n

Marta Su\u00e1rez is a 6\u20193\u201d forward who can stretch the floor and knock down the three. She\u2019s coming off a career-high season at TCU in points (17.1ppg), rebounds (7.4), and three-point percentage (37%). A stretch big who can play alongside Brittney Griner or Olivia Nelson-Ododa will be a key addition with the space she can create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the college season ending, the expansion draft, and free agency all taking place within 10 days, the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":599864,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[629],"tags":[49,48,82,630],"class_list":["post-599863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wnba","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-sports","tag-wnba"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=599863"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599863\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/599864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=599863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=599863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=599863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}