OU's Raegan Beers Likely to Be Drafted by WNBA Next Week

The 6-foot-4 center is expected to be a late second or early third round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:28pm

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The 2026 WNBA Draft is just a week away, and former Oklahoma Sooners star Raegan Beers is expected to be selected, likely in the late second or early third round. Beers, a 6-foot-4 center, had a standout college career, earning multiple All-SEC and AP All-American honors. Meanwhile, Beers' fellow seniors Payton Verhulst and Beatrice Culliton have announced they will not be entering the draft.

Why it matters

The WNBA is always on the lookout for quality big players, and Raegan Beers fits that mold. Her inclusion in recent mock drafts suggests she has a good chance of being picked up by a WNBA team next week, continuing the pipeline of talent from the Oklahoma Sooners program to the professional ranks.

The details

Over her four-year college career at Oklahoma and Oregon State, Beers was a standout performer, earning 2025 and 2026 All-SEC First Team honors, as well as 2025 and 2026 AP All-American honorable mentions. In her senior season at OU, the 6-foot-4 center averaged 15.8 points per game. While Beers has not officially declared for the draft, she has been projected as a late second or early third round pick in multiple recent mock drafts.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for Monday, April 13, at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.
  • The draft coverage will begin at 4:30 p.m. CT with the WNBA Orange Carpet Special on ESPN2, followed by the WNBA Countdown Presented by Google at 5:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
  • The actual draft will tip off at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.

The players

Raegan Beers

A 6-foot-4 center who had a standout college career at Oklahoma and Oregon State, earning multiple All-SEC and AP All-American honors.

Payton Verhulst

Beers' fellow senior at Oklahoma who announced she will not be declaring for the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Beatrice Culliton

Another Oklahoma senior who will not be entering the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Zya Vann

Oklahoma sophomore guard who has entered the transfer portal.

Paige Bueckers

The player selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“For most of those who have gotten to know me over the last few years, or have known me my whole life, you know my heart has always been bigger than just basketball. While I'm blessed with the opportunity to continue playing, I know my purpose goes beyond just playing the game. So for that, I am excited to see what's ahead and forever thankful for what this journey of basketball has given me.”

— Payton Verhulst, Oklahoma Sooners Guard

“Verhulst is declaring for the "W(orkforce)," a play on words with the WNBA, commonly called the W.”

— Beatrice Culliton, Oklahoma Sooners Teammate

“After a lot of hard conversations, prayer and consideration, I have decided to explore my options and enter the transfer portal. I am excited for the next chapter and honored for my journey as a Sooner.”

— Zya Vann, Oklahoma Sooners Sophomore Guard

What’s next

The Dallas Wings, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will have the first opportunity to select Raegan Beers or other top prospects like Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, Lauren Betts, Olivia Miles and Flau'jae Johnson.

The takeaway

Raegan Beers' inclusion in recent WNBA mock drafts suggests the 6-foot-4 center from Oklahoma has a strong chance of being selected in next week's draft, continuing the pipeline of talent from the Sooners program to the professional ranks. Her size and production in college make her an attractive option for WNBA teams looking to add quality bigs to their rosters.