Dallas Wings Awarded Top Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

Former Iowa college players expected to be selected in upcoming draft

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:46am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, sky blue, and crimson red overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract composition.The Dallas Wings' top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft will be a crucial building block as the team aims to return to championship contention.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings have been awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year. While no former Iowa women's college basketball players have officially announced their plans to enter the draft, multiple reports indicate that at least one is expected to be selected.

Why it matters

The WNBA Draft is a highly anticipated event that determines the future of professional women's basketball. The Wings' back-to-back top picks give them a chance to significantly bolster their roster and compete for a championship. Additionally, any Iowa college players selected would represent the state's growing influence in the women's game.

The details

The Dallas Wings were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft lottery, giving them the first choice of the top prospects entering the league. This marks the second consecutive year the Wings have had the top selection. Some of the notable players expected to be available include TCU's Olivia Miles, Spain's Awa Fam, and UCLA's Lauren Betts.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 2026.

The players

Dallas Wings

A professional women's basketball team that plays in the WNBA and is based in Arlington, Texas.

Olivia Miles

A standout point guard from TCU who is expected to be one of the top prospects in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Awa Fam

A talented player from Spain who is also projected to be a high draft pick in 2026.

Lauren Betts

A highly touted center from UCLA who is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming WNBA Draft.

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What’s next

The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place in April 2026, where the Dallas Wings will have the first overall selection.

The takeaway

The Dallas Wings' back-to-back No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA Draft give them a chance to quickly rebuild their roster and compete for a championship. Additionally, the potential selection of an Iowa college player would showcase the state's growing influence in women's basketball.