2026 WNBA Draft Mock Draft Roundups
Leading up to the 2026 WNBA Draft, we will track which prospects are mocked to each team with selections in the first round.
Atlanta Dream 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Atlanta Dream selections in some recent mock drafts:
13. Serah Williams, Connecticut
Williams' numbers this season don't leap off the page as they did in three years at Wisconsin (close to 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks per matchup), but she's just as impressive. The UConn forward regularly puts on a footwork clinic that few young players master before turning pro. Williams makes her paint touches count, which is something the Dream could utilize in their big depth. The UConn forward also keeps active hands on the defensive end, which will help her stay in Atlanta's rotation.
13. Yarden Garzon, Maryland
New Dream coach Karl Smesko wants to shoot a lot of 3s, but he didn't have the personnel to properly implement that approach in his first season, and their poor shooting is one of the main reasons they were stunned in the first round of the playoffs. While Garzon has really struggled to find her footing at Maryland after transferring from Indiana, she shot over 40% from 3-point range in each of her first three collegiate seasons.
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Chicago Sky 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Chicago Sky selections in some recent mock drafts:
5. Ta'Niya Latson, South Carolina
After losing starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot to a season-ending injury, the Sky spent the rest of their year shuffling through players who tried to fill her role. Until Vandersloot returns, the Sky need a reliable replacement. Latson led the nation in scoring last season at Florida State, averaging 25 points a game, and while she's not asked to do as much at South Carolina, she's a three-level scorer who can get a basket when necessary or dish it out. Her defense is a work in progress with the Gamecocks, but her ceiling could entice Chicago.
5. Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
The Sky traded the No. 3 pick in last year's draft (Sonia Citron) for Ariel Atkins, which was criticized at the time and looks even worse in retrospect. They are lucky to even have a lottery pick this year and cannot mess up this selection. Johnson is a true three-level scorer who would bring a real sense of star power to Wintrust Arena and fulfill the team's need for a guard of the future.
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Connecticut Sun 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Connecticut Sun selections in some recent mock drafts:
12. Iyana Martin Carrion, Spain
The Sun play with a level of physicality that would suit Martin Carrion well. She has exquisite body control that allows her to attack the paint and finish at the basket through contact. The Spain guard is also adept at navigating screens, whether that's to knock it down from 3-point range or find her teammates for an open shot using her vision.
15. Janiah Barker, Tennessee
Barker's athleticism and ability to get downhill with her head down are her best assets. The combination of size and skill makes her hard to defend. The Tennessee forward's activity on the boards will be appreciated in Connecticut as well. If she can be consistent on both sides of the ball, she can easily be a plug-and-play player for the Sun.
12. Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss
The Sun went 11-33 last season, but will miss out on the lottery because they do not control their own first-round pick. Still, they have two chances to add to their rebuild late in the first round. McMahon, who is off to an excellent start in her first season at Ole Miss, would make sense here. She's an extremely physical, hard-nosed forward who would fit in with the culture Rachid Meziane is building in Uncasville. Keep an eye on her 3-point shooting throughout the season.
15. Kiki Rice, UCLA
Another defensive-minded guard with a questionable outside shot isn't exactly the Sun's biggest need, but it would be hard to pass on Rice if she was still on the board here at No. 15. Rice is big and physical on the perimeter, and is a reliable playmaker who takes care of the ball. Good luck bringing the ball up the floor against a defensive backcourt of Rice, Leila Lacan and Saniya Rivers.
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Dallas Wings 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Dallas Wings selections in some recent mock drafts:
1. Azzi Fudd, Connecticut
Fudd is one of the most electric shooters in all of college basketball. The UConn star has a silky smooth release and is most known for her ability to inflict pain from beyond the arc on opposing defenses. To that notion, she's currently shooting over 50% from 3-point range this season. Her ability to space the floor and attack the perimeter would dramatically help a team that ranked 11th in made 3-pointers last season. What's more, she's an underrated three-level scorer who can create and be a willing defender.
1. Awa Fam, Spain
The 19-year-old Fam is the best prospect in this class, and the Wings should not overthink this pick. Bigs with her level of athleticism and versatility on both sides of the ball are rare, and she's shown in EuroLeague this season that she's already capable of holding her own against WNBA veterans. Fam would be an excellent frontcourt partner for Paige Bueckers and give the Wings a strong foundation for the future.
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Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Golden State Valkyries selections in some recent mock drafts:
8. Gianna Kneepkens, UCLA
The Valkyries value shot-making, and Kneepkens would be a very nice fit in Golden State's system. Her bread and butter is 3-point shooting, but it's her mid-range work that makes her stand out. Her patience and footwork in that area will be a welcome addition at the pro level. What's more, the UCLA guard works well in a two-man game (as she has with teammate Lauren Betts this season), and the Valkyries could use that experience to exploit opposing defenses.
8. Gianna Kneepkens, UCLA
The Valkyries didn't have many 3-point threats last season, but they still took a WNBA-record 29.9 attempts per game. As long as Natalie Nakase remains in charge in the Bay Area (which should be for a long time), this team is going to fire away from behind the arc. Kneepkens, who transferred to UCLA this season, is one of the best shooters in this class. She's off to a so-so start this season, but shot over 42% in each of her last three seasons at Utah.
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Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Indiana Fever selections in some recent mock drafts:
10. Madina Okot, South Carolina
At 6-foot-6, Okot is a smooth blend of size and speed. She utilizes it to score efficiently and quickly, while being sound in her footwork. The Gamecocks transfer grabs rebounds at an elite clip of nearly 11 boards per game and can also defend well, using her length to cause disruption. Okot stays patient on defense, even when out of position, allowing her to regularly unleash two blocks per game.
10. Serah Williams, Connecticut
Williams' numbers are way down after transferring from Wisconsin to UConn, but that's no surprise. What she'll learn from Geno Auriemma and company is far more valuable than any stats. The 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is a long, versatile defender and can run the floor in transition. Both of those skills would make her a good fit for the Fever, who need to boost their frontcourt depth.
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Minnesota Lynx 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Minnesota Lynx selections in some recent mock drafts:
2. Awa Fam, Spain
Assuming the Lynx attempt to keep most of their core during free agency, including superstar forward Napheesa Collier, it would help to add a mobile big like Fam to the roster. She's fluid in her movements and can score in several ways, including through a sneaky good face-up game. Fam also has impeccable footwork and patience to get out of any jam, along with underrated vision to find open teammates.
2. Lauren Betts, UCLA
The 6-foot-7 Betts is a traditional back-to-the-basket center who does not fit the five-out style the Lynx have had so much success with in recent years. However, last season showed that the Lynx could use some more size and physicality in the paint, and that's where Betts is at her best. A trade would be complicated now without a new CBA in place, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Lynx ultimately try to move out of this spot.
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Portland Fire 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Portland Fire selections in some recent mock drafts:
[Note: Since picks 6/7 will be later determined via coin flip, both picks are listed from this mock as they were projected for either Portland or Toronto.]
6. Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
Any team that drafts Johnson is automatically getting a burst of energy on both ends of the floor. She has an elite knack for finding the ball, stripping the other team of it and turning it into transition points. Additionally, the LSU star is at her best when she uses her speed to get downhill to the basket or stop and pop right into a jumpshot (similar to Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper). Johnson can also knock down shots from 3-point range, and Toronto or Portland should appreciate that.
7. Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss
McMahon is a chaos agent who enjoys causing disruption. The Ole Miss transfer imposes her will on whoever is in front of her, combining footwork and power to glide through opposing defenses. Her proverbial on-court motto is simple: move or be moved. If Portland or Toronto can work with McMahon to make her movements more fluid at the pro level and improve her defense in one-on-one situations, she'll be a mid-round steal.
7. Iyana Martin Carrion, Spain
At least right now, there appears to be a drop-off after the top six players in this class, which would make the coin flip for the No. 6 pick particularly important. Ironically, Fire general manager Vanja Černivec was in an almost identical situation last year when she worked with the Valkyries, who had the No. 5 pick in a so-called four-player draft. The Valkyries took an upside swing with Lithuanian guard Justė Jocytė. It's worth wondering if the Fire would go a similar route with Martín, another lefty European guard. The Spaniard was named EuroLeague Young Player of the Year last season.
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Seattle Storm 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Seattle Storm selections in some recent mock drafts:
3. Olivia Miles, TCU
Skylar Diggins seemingly isn't retiring anytime soon, but the Storm would be wise to draft Miles as her potential successor. The TCU guard is currently top-10 in the country in assists per game (7.5) and undoubtedly the best passer in the 2026 draft. Her court vision is elite (similar to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray) and so is her ability to create separation between herself and the defender. She gets downhill at blazing speeds with thoughtful footwork, but can also pull up for a shot when needed.
14. Kiki Rice, UCLA
Adding Rice to pair with Miles is a decision Seattle should consider. Rice's isn't as prolific as Miles offensively, but she, too, can score when asked, and has formidable court vision that can help the Storm. Furthermore, her defense and ability to crash the glass (7.2 rebounds per game) are something that could help her earn minutes early.
3. Olivia Miles, TCU
The general consensus was that the Storm were going to take Miles with the No. 2 pick last year, but she stunned everyone by staying in school, which forced the Storm into taking Dominique Malonga. The French center looked awesome as a rookie, and now, the Storm might wind up with Miles after all, which would be a tremendous coup. Miles is a brilliant playmaker who could help unlock the Storm's offense, and the defensive structure in Seattle could help cover for her on that side of the ball.
14. Nell Angloma, France
It remains to be seen how the Storm will approach the offseason after another early playoff exit and a coaching change, but barring an exodus, they are going to have a veteran squad looking to compete in 2026. Assuming that's the case, a draft-and-stash candidate would make sense here with their second first-round pick. The 19-year-old Angloma impressed at the U19 FIBA World Cup this summer and was named to the All-Second Team (alongside Jazzy Davidson).
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Toronto Tempo 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Toronto Tempo selections in some recent mock drafts:
[Note: Since picks 6/7 will be later determined via coin flip, both picks are listed from this mock as they were projected for either Toronto or Portland.]
6. Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
Any team that drafts Johnson is automatically getting a burst of energy on both ends of the floor. She has an elite knack for finding the ball, stripping the other team of it and turning it into transition points. Additionally, the LSU star is at her best when she uses her speed to get downhill to the basket or stop and pop right into a jumpshot (similar to Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper). Johnson can also knock down shots from 3-point range, and Toronto or Portland should appreciate that.
7. Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss
McMahon is a chaos agent who enjoys causing disruption. The Ole Miss transfer imposes her will on whoever is in front of her, combining footwork and power to glide through opposing defenses. Her proverbial on-court motto is simple: move or be moved. If Portland or Toronto can work with McMahon to make her movements more fluid at the pro level and improve her defense in one-on-one situations, she'll be a mid-round steal.
6. Ta'Niya Latson, South Carolina
Latson's numbers are down a bit from last season, when she led the country in scoring, but that was always going to be the case after she transferred to South Carolina. She's been much more efficient with less on her plate and remains a terrific downhill driver who excels in transition. Her jumper is still a work in progress, but she's able to create her own shot with ease and would give the Tempo an exciting starting point.
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Washington Mystics 2026 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Washington Mystics selections in some recent mock drafts:
4. Lauren Betts, UCLA
The Mystics already have a young core with guards Georgia Amoore and Sonia Citron on board, along with forward Kiki Iriafen. However, adding strength and size with the trio is something that would serve Washington well. At 6-foot-7, Betts uses every bit of her length to unravel defensive pressure and to elevate herself over her competition when scoring. She's a walking mismatch who also uses her size and skill to be disruptive on the defensive end, making her one of the best rim protectors in the country.
9. Yarden Garzon, Maryland
The thought of pairing Garzon with Citron should excite the Mystics. Garzon is a career 40% shooter from deep and would pair beautifully with the All-Star guard who shot 44% during her first year. However, Garzon isn't all perimeter shooting. She has no problem getting into the paint to score or dishing it out in the pick-and-roll game to a waiting big.
11. Gabriela Jaquez, UCLA
Jaquez at 11 to the Mystics will likely feel like an embarrassment of riches, but when glue players are available, you take them. Jaquez does many things that don't often show up on the stat sheet, but that's what makes her so good. She can score from anywhere on the court and shines in the gritty areas that are underappreciated: rebounds, steals, deflections and saving possessions.
4. Azzi Fudd, Connecticut
Fudd was the No. 1 ranked recruit coming out of St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C. in 2021. Returning home to the Mystics would be a full circle moment for the UConn star. There are still questions about her ability to create her own offense, but she is one of the best pure shooters to ever enter the draft. The Mystics, who attempted a league-low 17.1 3-pointers per game last season, desperately need an outside threat.
9. Gabriela Jaquez, UCLA
The Mystics have three first-round picks for the second year in a row, and are back up here at No. 9. With a hypothetical big three of Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Azzi Fudd in place, Jaquez would make a lot of sense for the Mystics as a do-it-all wing who doesn't need the ball in her hands, isn't afraid to do the dirty work and plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. If the improvement she's shown as a 3-point shooter to start the season is real, that would be a bonus.
11. Janiah Barker, Tennessee
Barker has been a fascinating player to evaluate over the years. She has the physical tools and skills to have a long career in the WNBA, but hasn't been able to put everything together regularly enough. Now at her third school in three years, she's off to a strong start for Kim Caldwell's Volunteers and could be worth a swing at No. 11 for the Mystics, who will be making their sixth first-round pick in two years and can afford the risk.
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