WNBA Mock Draft 2026: Miles Replaces Fudd at Projected No. 1

UCLA's Lauren Betts and three teammates are projected first-round picks.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:36pm

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In the latest WNBA mock draft, TCU's Olivia Miles has moved to the projected No. 1 overall pick, replacing UConn's Azzi Fudd. The draft features several standout players from UCLA's NCAA championship team, including Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and Charisma Osborne.

Why it matters

The WNBA draft is a crucial event for teams to acquire top collegiate talent and build their rosters for the future. This year's draft class features several potential stars, including Miles, who had a dominant NCAA tournament performance, and a strong contingent of players from the national champion UCLA Bruins.

The details

Miles, a 5-foot-10 senior point guard, averaged a career-best 19.6 points per game this season and had six triple-doubles, including one in the NCAA tournament. She is projected to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings, potentially pairing her with last season's WNBA Rookie of the Year, Paige Bueckers. Other top prospects include UCLA's Lauren Betts, the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player, and Azzi Fudd of UConn, who could still be the No. 1 pick.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Miles was eligible for the draft last season but opted to transfer to TCU for her final college year.

The players

Olivia Miles

A 5-foot-10 senior point guard from TCU who averaged a career-best 19.6 points per game this season and had six triple-doubles, including one in the NCAA tournament.

Lauren Betts

A 6-foot-7 senior center from UCLA who was named the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player after averaging 21 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 blocks per game.

Azzi Fudd

A 5-foot-11 senior shooting guard from UConn who was the Most Outstanding Player at the 2025 Final Four but had a less dominant NCAA tournament this season.

Charisma Osborne

A 5-foot-11 senior point guard from UCLA who averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game as a senior, all career highs.

Gabriela Jaquez

A 6-foot senior shooting guard from UCLA who averaged a career-high 13.5 points per game and shot 53.9% from the field, 39% on 3-pointers and 86% on free throws.

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What’s next

WNBA free agency is underway, so signings before draft day could change first-round projections as team needs are filled or revealed.

The takeaway

This year's WNBA draft class is headlined by a mix of top prospects, including TCU's Olivia Miles, UCLA's Lauren Betts and Charisma Osborne, and UConn's Azzi Fudd. The draft will be a crucial event for teams to acquire elite collegiate talent and shape their rosters for the future.