Portland Fire make history with first-ever WNBA draft pick

The expansion team selects young Spanish guard Iyana Martín Carrion with the 7th overall pick.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:20am by

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The Portland Fire, one of two expansion teams joining the WNBA this season, have made their first-ever draft selection by picking 20-year-old Spanish guard Iyana Martín Carrion with the 7th overall pick in the league's collegiate draft. Martín Carrion is coming off a standout season in the EuroLeague Women, where she was named Young Player of the Year after averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for Perfumerias Avenida.

Why it matters

The Fire are looking to make a splash in their inaugural WNBA season and Martín Carrion's selection signals the team's intent to build around young international talent. As an expansion franchise, the Fire will be closely watched to see how quickly they can become competitive in the league.

The details

With the 7th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Portland Fire selected Iyana Martín Carrion, a 20-year-old guard from Spain. Martín Carrion is coming off a standout season in the EuroLeague Women, where she was named the league's Young Player of the Year after averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for Perfumerias Avenida.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Iyana Martín Carrion

A 20-year-old Spanish guard who was named EuroLeague Women Young Player of the Year after a standout season with Perfumerias Avenida.

Portland Fire

One of two expansion teams joining the WNBA this season, the Fire are looking to make a splash with their first-ever draft selection.

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What they’re saying

“With their first-ever pick in the collegiate draft, the Portland Fire select Iyana Martín Carrion from Spain. Another guard off the board through seven selections.”

— Alexa Philippou, ESPN Reporter

The takeaway

The Portland Fire's selection of Iyana Martín Carrion with the 7th overall pick in the WNBA Draft signals the expansion team's intent to build around young international talent as they look to make a splash in their inaugural season.