Minnesota Lynx 2026 WNBA Draft Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2026 WNBA Draft, we will track which prospects are mocked to the Minnesota Lynx.
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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2. Olivia Miles, TCU
Miles would have been a lottery pick in an arguably superior draft in 2025. She is a complete point guard prospect with a tight handle, elite vision, effective finishing at the rim and a heavy dose of flair. Miles can make outlet passes, skip passes, entry passes and find her pick-and-roll partner with aplomb. She had the best plus-minus on a stacked Notre Dame team in 2024-25. Miles is also a solid team defender, even if she'll never be a go-to stopper. One thing missing from her arsenal pre-injury was a consistent jumper, and she made 40.6 percent of her 3-pointers last season. If she regresses at TCU, Miles will fall on the board, but for now, she is a top-two prospect in this draft.
With a roster full of free agents, it's hard to know what prototype of player the Lynx need. Miles is the best available option, so let's send her to Minnesota.
With a roster full of free agents, it's hard to know what prototype of player the Lynx need. Miles is the best available option, so let's send her to Minnesota.
2. Awa Fam, Spain
Fam's agent told ESPN that competing in the WNBA is her "top priority" for 2026. She currently plays for Valencia in Spain and will turn 20 in June. Her potential seems very high. Because she is so young, she likely needs some time to fully develop. The Lynx could bring her along at a pace that allows her to blossom.
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