David Suggs
The 2026 WNBA Draft isn’t quite as star-studded as some of its predecessors, but it still features a strong pool of prospects attracting scouts’ attention.
Leading the class is UCLA big Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 center averaged 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks on 64.8% shooting as a junior. A throwback in style, Betts excels in the paint rather than stretching out to the perimeter—a smooth post operator any team would covet. Just ask the Fever, who leaned heavily on Aliyah Boston while Caitlin Clark recovered from injury.
TCU guard Olivia Miles has also drawn rave reviews. She rose to prominence at Notre Dame under Niele Ivey and was the presumptive No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft before transferring. In her final season with the Fighting Irish, Miles averaged 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.4 steals on 48.3/40.6/79.0 shooting splits.
Other prospects to watch include Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, and Flau’Jae Johnson, all expected to make an impact at the professional level.
The draft has become a critical tool for building WNBA contenders. Paige Bueckers is already a cornerstone for the Wings, while Clark and Boston anchor a team that came within a single game of the WNBA Finals. Which teams will Betts, Miles, and the others join in 2026? Only time will tell. Few things predict postseason success like a strong draft, and nothing revitalizes struggling teams quite like the WNBA Draft lottery.
The Sporting News tracked live results from the 2026 WNBA Draft. Below is a look at how the lottery shaped up, as well as the full draft order for the first round.
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The odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft are as follows:
Here’s a look at the No. 1 picks from the last 10 WNBA Drafts:
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery takes place on Sunday, Nov. 23, with the results coming in at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The WNBA Draft Lottery will be aired on ESPN. Cord-cutters can find the action on the new ESPN app or DirecTV.
David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.