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The 2026 WNBA Draft isn’t quite as star-studded as some of its predecessors, but it still features a strong pool of prospects attracting scouts’ attention.
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Leading the class is UCLA big Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 center averaged 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks on 64.8% shooting as a junior. A throwback in style, Betts excels in the paint rather than stretching out to the perimeter—a smooth post operator any team would covet. Just ask the Fever, who leaned heavily on Aliyah Boston while Caitlin Clark recovered from injury.
TCU guard Olivia Miles has also drawn rave reviews. She rose to prominence at Notre Dame under Niele Ivey and was the presumptive No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft before transferring. In her final season with the Fighting Irish, Miles averaged 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.4 steals on 48.3/40.6/79.0 shooting splits.
Other prospects to watch include Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, and Flau’Jae Johnson, all expected to make an impact at the professional level.
The draft has become a critical tool for building WNBA contenders. Paige Bueckers is already a cornerstone for the Wings, while Clark and Boston anchor a team that came within a single game of the WNBA Finals. Which teams will Betts, Miles, and the others join in 2026? Only time will tell. Few things predict postseason success like a strong draft, and nothing revitalizes struggling teams quite like the WNBA Draft lottery.
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The Sporting News tracked live results from the 2026 WNBA Draft. Below is a look at how the lottery shaped up, as well as the full draft order for the first round.
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2026 WNBA Draft Lottery results
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Pick |
Team |
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1. |
Dallas Wings |
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2. |
Minnesota Lynx |
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3. |
Seattle Storm |
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4. |
Washington Mystics |
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5. |
Chicago Sky |
2026 WNBA Draft order
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Pick |
Team |
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1. |
Dallas Wings |
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2. |
Minnesota Lynx |
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3. |
Seattle Storm |
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4. |
Washington Mystics |
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5. |
Chicago Sky |
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6. |
Toronto Tempo |
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7. |
Portland Fire |
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8. |
Golden State Valkyries |
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9. |
Washington Mystics (via Seattle Storm) |
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10. |
Indiana Fever |
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11. |
Washington Mystics (via New York Liberty) |
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12. |
Connecticut Sun (via Phoenix Mercury) |
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13. |
Atlanta Dream |
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14. |
Seattle Storm (via Las Vegas Aces) |
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15. |
Connecticut Sun (via Minnesota Lynx) |
2026 WNBA Draft Lottery odds chart
The odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft are as follows:
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Team |
Odds for No. 1 pick |
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Dallas Wings |
42.0% |
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Minnesota Lynx (via Chicago Sky) |
26.1% |
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Seattle Storm (via Los Angeles Sparks) |
16.7% |
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Washington Mystics |
9.7% |
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Chicago Sky (via Connecticut Sun) |
5.5% |
No. 1 picks in WNBA Draft
Here’s a look at the No. 1 picks from the last 10 WNBA Drafts:
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Year |
Team |
Player |
School |
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2025 |
Dallas Wings |
Paige Bueckers |
UConn |
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2024 |
Indiana Fever |
Caitlin Clark |
Iowa |
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2023 |
Indiana Fever |
Aliyah Boston |
South Carolina |
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2022 |
Atlanta Dream |
Rhyne Howard |
Kentucky |
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2021 |
Dallas Wings |
Charli Collier |
Texas |
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2020 |
New York Liberty |
Sabrina Ionescu |
Oregon |
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2019 |
Las Vegas Aces |
Jackie Young |
Notre Dame |
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2018 |
Las Vegas Aces |
A’ja Wilson |
South Carolina |
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2017 |
Las Vegas Aces |
Kelsey Plum |
Washington |
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2016 |
Seattle Storm |
Breanna Stewart |
UConn |
What time is the WNBA Draft lottery?
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery takes place on Sunday, Nov. 23, with the results coming in at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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What channel is the WNBA Draft Lottery on?
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Live stream: ESPN App, DirecTV
The WNBA Draft Lottery will be aired on ESPN. Cord-cutters can find the action on the new ESPN app or DirecTV.
