2026 WNBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Awa Fam and Olivia Miles stand alone in first tier, UCLA stars dominate top 10

CBS Sports ranks the top 20 prospects for the WNBA draft

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for April 13, and CBS Sports has released its first big board of the top 20 prospects. Awa Fam of Spain and Olivia Miles of TCU stand alone in the top tier, while UCLA stars Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice dominate the top 10. The list also features several international players and standouts from other top college programs.

Why it matters

With the WNBA's ongoing labor negotiations, the 2026 draft class is taking on added significance as teams look to build their rosters for the future. This big board provides an early look at the top talent available and highlights the diverse array of prospects, from international phenoms to proven college stars.

The details

The big board is led by Awa Fam, a 19-year-old center from Spain who has immense potential despite modest statistical production so far in her professional career. Olivia Miles of TCU is ranked second, praised for her elite passing ability and improved scoring. The top 10 is rounded out by UConn's Azzi Fudd, UCLA's Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, and other standouts from college basketball's elite programs.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for April 13.
  • The college basketball regular season is drawing to a close as this big board is released.

The players

Awa Fam

A 19-year-old center from Spain who has immense potential despite modest statistical production so far in her professional career.

Olivia Miles

A point guard from TCU praised for her elite passing ability and improved scoring.

Azzi Fudd

A guard from UConn known as one of the best pure shooting prospects ever.

Lauren Betts

A 6-foot-7 center from UCLA who is an elite rim protector and defensive presence.

Kiki Rice

A point guard from UCLA who has made significant improvements on the offensive end while maintaining her stout perimeter defense.

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What they’re saying

“Fam has the most potential of anyone in this class, which is why she's No. 1 on the big board. She's 6-foot-4, athletic and versatile on both ends of the floor. She's also a few years away from being the best version of herself, and will need more time to develop than some of the other candidates to be the No. 1 pick.”

— Jack Maloney, Author (cbssports.com)

“Miles is a truly elite passer and one of the best playmaking prospects to enter the league -- certainly in the last few years, and maybe ever. She has incredible vision, is extremely creative and can make high-level passes with both hands.”

— Jack Maloney, Author (cbssports.com)

The takeaway

This WNBA draft class is headlined by a mix of international talent and proven college stars, showcasing the league's growing global reach and the depth of top-tier women's basketball programs in the United States. Teams will have tough decisions to make as they look to build their rosters for the future.