WNBA Mock Draft 2026: Miles jumps to No. 1, Jaquez rises in 1st round
WNBA talent evaluators have been scouting top prospects for months. But the college players available in Monday’s draft (7:00 p.m. ET, AM850 Deportes) had one last test in the NCAA tournament.
It is better to highlight the overall performance of the players rather than what has happened in recent weeks. However, it is known that strong performances in her last college postseason can improve a player’s draft stock.
In our latest WNBA mock draft, for example, TCU point guard, Olivia Mileshas risen to the top of the list. Miles was projected as a lottery pick last season, when she met the age requirements for the draft. Instead, she transferred to TCU from Notre Dame for her final year of college in hopes of becoming an even more complete professional player.
His best statistical performance came in the NCAA tournament, averaging 19 points, 9.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists, where the Horned Frogs lost to South Carolina in the Elite Eight.
Some might wonder if the Dallas Wings, who have the No. 1 pick in the draft, will pair Miles with another young, ball-handling point guard like Paige Bueckers, the WNBA Rookie of the Year last season. But these two highly talented players could also complement each other.
WNBA free agency is already underway, so signings before draft day could change our first-round projections as teams’ needs are filled or revealed. But for now, here’s our latest mock draft, featuring four players from UCLA’s NCAA championship team.
TCU | point guard | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | fourth year player
Olivia Miles He averaged a career-high 19.6 points per game this season as the Horned Frogs went 32-6 and won the Big 12 regular-season title. He had six triple-doubles this season, including one in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. His vision of the game is excellent. He made 73 3-pointers this season at TCU and last season at Notre Dame. With that offensive arsenal, Olivia Miles He could mesh well with Bueckers (and Arike Ogunbowale, if he stays in Dallas).
2. Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam
Spain | center | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Awa Famwho averages 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds with Valencia in Spain, is only 19 years old and has enormous potential. It will all depend on how quickly and effectively coach Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx believe that Awa Fam will adapt to the WNBA and how high they believe her ceiling is, especially given the excellent performance of UCLA’s Lauren Betts in her final year of college. Betts should also be considered for this position if the Lynx draft a post player.
UConn | escort | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | fourth year player
Azzi Fudd She could still be chosen in the number 1 position, as we had already predicted in two previous mock drafts. But this could be a good destination for her as the Storm could revamp their roster with a younger team under new coach Sonia Raman.
Azzi Fudd she was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 Final Four, but she didn’t have as brilliant of an NCAA tournament this season. After scoring a career-high 34 points, including eight 3-pointers in the second round, Azzi Fudd He added just 31 points on 12 of 39 field goals (30.8%) in his last three games. She made 3 of 15 shots for a total of eight points in the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the national semifinal.
UCLA | center | 2.01 meters (6 feet 7 inches) | fourth year player
Lauren Betts it only improved his draft chances during the NCAA tournament, an added benefit of winning the national championship. She is one of six Bruins fourth-year players expected to be selected in this draft. Lauren Betts He made at least 60% of his field goals in all six NCAA Tournament games, averaging 68.8%. She averaged 21 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 blocks, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The Mystics already have tall players, but it’s hard to imagine them passing up Lauren Betts if it is still available.
LSU | escort | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | fourth year player
Flau’jae Johnson He had ups and downs this season, but he is very talented and may need to face professionals to take the next step in his development. He averaged 19.0 points on 52.4% shooting in the Tigers’ three NCAA tournament games. For the season, he achieved a personal record of 39.3% accuracy in three-pointers (48 of 122) and equaled his personal best with 89 assists. His energy and defense are two other strong points.
6. Toronto Tempo: Nell Angloma
France | eaves | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Nell Angloma averages 15.5 points and 5.6 rebounds with Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration (BLMA) in the French BWL league. She will turn 20 in June and can probably play small forward or shooting guard in the WNBA. The Tempo won a lottery and opted to pick first in this league draft, while the other expansion team, Portland, picked first in the expansion draft.
7. Portland Fire: Iyana Martin
Spain | point guard | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Iyana Martinwho turned 20 in January, was part of the Spanish team that reached the EuroBasket final last summer. Despite his youth, he has extensive experience at a professional level. She averages 14.8 points and 4.2 assists with Perfumerías Avenida in the Endesa Women’s League in Spain. In 2023, she was the most valuable player at the FIBA U-19 World Cup.
UCLA | escort | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | fourth year player
Who will be the second Bruins player selected after Betts? Could be Gianna Kneepkens due to his most outstanding ability: long-distance shots. She spent four years (with one injury reserve season) at Utah before transferring to UCLA as a senior, a decision that turned out to be great for her and the national champion Bruins. His scoring average decreased, as expected, with more talent around him. But Gianna Kneepkens He still achieved 42.9% accuracy from the three-point line (87 of 203). He finished his college career with 43.1% accuracy from the three-point line (335 of 777).
OleMiss | eaves | 1.83m (6ft) | fourth year player
Cotie McMahon She will have to adjust to being a perimeter player in the WNBA and improve her three-point shot. He’s been working on it for the last two seasons. This year, after transferring to Ole Miss after three years at Ohio State, Cotie McMahon He averaged 19.5 points (the best mark of his career) and made 36 three-pointers (also the best mark of his career). However, his success percentage from the three-point line was 28.6%. The physical playing style of Cotie McMahon should fit well in the WNBA.
South Carolina | point guard | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | fourth year player
It seems that Raven Johnson He greatly improved his draft position during his senior year thanks to the qualities he demonstrated: leadership, maturity and resilience. We saw those qualities throughout his career at South Carolina, but they were key to the Gamecocks reaching the national championship game again and ending UConn’s undefeated season. Raven Johnson was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year. She is very strong and can effectively mark many types of players.
UCLA | escort | 1.83m (6ft) | fourth year player
If the only thing that could be seen Gabriela Jaquez Were it her performance in the national championship game (21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and overwhelming energy), that alone would be reason enough to select her in the draft. But we’ve seen her perform at this level for four seasons at UCLA. His average of 13.5 points and his shooting percentages (53.9% on field goals, 39% on three-pointers and 86% on free throws) in his last year of college were the best of his career.
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12. Connecticut Sun: Kiki Rice
UCLA | base | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | fourth year player
Like her fellow UCLA seniors, Kiki Rice He saved the best for last. He averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals, with 49% accuracy in field goals, 38.5% in triples and 90.2% in free throws. All of these numbers were the best of his career. In addition, he averaged 4.6 assists and showed great composure in decisive moments, including his four free throws in the last 13 seconds that gave UCLA the victory in the national semifinal against Texas.
South Carolina | escort | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | fourth year player
The transfer of Ta’Niya Latson From Florida State to South Carolina for his last year of college turned out to be a success. He helped the Gamecocks reach the national championship game with a stellar performance (16 points and 11 rebounds) against UConn in the semifinals. He averaged 14.1 points and 3.6 assists this season and showed he could play South Carolina’s style of defense. Being one of the best bases, Ta’Niya Latson He could move up several spots in the draft, but the Dream system seems to fit him well.
TCU | eaves | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | fourth year player
Originally from Oviedo, Spain, Marta Suarez He played two seasons at Tennessee and two at Cal before coming to TCU. But what she showed in her lone season in Fort Worth, Texas, could be enough to get her a first-round draft pick. Marta Suarez He averaged 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds, in addition to scoring 84 three-pointers, the best mark on the team. His most impressive game in the NCAA tournament was a 33-point, 10-rebound performance in TCU’s victory over Virginia in the round of 16.
South Carolina | center | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | fourth year player
South Carolina is still awaiting the NCAA’s decision on whether Madina Okot will receive an additional year of college eligibility. He has only played two years in the American college system — at Mississippi State last season and at South Carolina this season — after competing for two years in college in his native Kenya. If he is granted another season, he will return to the Gamecocks, which would be beneficial for his development. If not, she will have to adapt more quickly to the WNBA, but she has the talent to do it. He averaged 12.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocks for the national runner-up Gamecocks.
