Latest WNBA Mock Draft Has Wings Following Unrivaled Blueprint for Paige Bueckers

Why Paige Bueckers' success in the Unrivaled League could impact the Wings' draft plans for 2026.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been thriving in the Unrivaled League in her debut season, averaging impressive stats that could put her in the running for MVP. With Bueckers' success playing alongside Dominique Malonga, the Wings could look to replicate that dynamic duo in the 2026 WNBA Draft by selecting Awa Fam, a 6-foot-6 center who could provide a similar post presence and scoring punch to complement Bueckers.

Why it matters

The Wings had one of the league's worst defenses last season, and adding a mobile, athletic center like Fam could go a long way toward shoring up the middle of their defense and creating more scoring opportunities for Bueckers. Fam's youth and potential ceiling also make her an intriguing option for the Wings as they look to build around their star guard for the long term.

The details

In her Unrivaled League debut season, Bueckers is averaging 24.5 PPG, 6.3 APG, and 6.1 RPG, sitting third league-wide in scoring, second in assists, and 13th in rebounding. Malonga has also impressed, putting up 16.6 PPG and 9.9 RPG. The Wings could look to replicate that successful pairing by selecting Fam, a 19-year-old center who is described as "light on her feet" and a "three-level scorer" who could provide a similar dynamic to what Bueckers and Malonga have shown in Unrivaled.

  • Bueckers is in her debut season in the Unrivaled League in 2026.
  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is the focus of this story.

The players

Paige Bueckers

A star guard for the Dallas Wings who is thriving in her debut season in the Unrivaled League, averaging impressive stats that could put her in the running for MVP.

Dominique Malonga

A center for the Seattle Storm who has been playing alongside Bueckers in the Unrivaled League and putting up strong numbers of 16.6 PPG and 9.9 RPG.

Awa Fam

A 19-year-old center prospect who is one of the top players in the 2026 WNBA Draft class, known for her mobility, three-level scoring, and potential to provide a similar dynamic to what Bueckers and Malonga have shown in Unrivaled.

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What they’re saying

“During Unrivaled this offseason, Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Storm center Dominque Malonga have provided [a] blueprint Dallas could replicate. Bueckers and Malonga's one-two punch has worked well, particularly with post-entry passing and scoring opportunities.”

— Meghan L. Hall (si.com)

What’s next

The Wings' plans for the 2026 WNBA Draft will depend on what happens in free agency, as they could decide to run it back with their current roster or look to add new pieces like Awa Fam to complement Paige Bueckers.

The takeaway

The success of the Bueckers-Malonga duo in the Unrivaled League has provided a potential blueprint for the Wings to follow in the 2026 WNBA Draft, as they look to build a championship-caliber team around their star guard Paige Bueckers.