Trending Now - UCLA Shatters WNBA Draft Records as Azzi Fudd Goes First Overall
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Mystics.
Los Angeles Times - Gabriela Jaquez was selected No. 5 by the Chicago Sky.
Los Angeles Times - Kiki Rice was selected No. 6 by the Toronto Tempo.
Los Angeles Times - Angela Dugalic was selected No. 9 by the Washington Mystics.
Los Angeles Times - Gianna Kneepkens was selected No. 15 by the Connecticut Sun.
Los Angeles Times - Charlisse Leger-Walker was selected with the No. 3 pick of the second round by the Connecticut Sun.
Newsweek - Azzi Fudd's mother, Katie Fudd (then Katie Smrcka Duffy), was the No. 62 pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft.
Yahoo Sports - Kiki Rice is the first player selected by the Toronto Tempo in franchise history.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts was named the Final Four most outstanding player and was also an AP All-America first team and Big Ten player of the year and defensive player of the year.
Los Angeles Times - Gabriela Jaquez was named to the NCAA all-tournament team and was an All-Big Ten second-team selection.
Los Angeles Times - Kiki Rice was named an AP third-team All-American and was on the Big Ten first team and all-defensive team.
Los Angeles Times - Azzi Fudd, UConn guard, was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic, and Gianna Kneepkens are players from UCLA who were drafted.
Yahoo Sports - Paige Bueckers, former UConn teammate of Azzi Fudd, is also with the Dallas Wings.
RealGM Basketball - Flau’jae Johnson, selected No. 8 by the Golden State Valkyries, was later traded to the Seattle Storm.
Newsweek - Lauren Betts will play with her former UCLA coach Michaela Onyenwere at the Washington Mystics.
Yahoo Sports - Iyana Martín Carrión was selected No. 7 overall by the Portland Fire, marking the franchise's first-ever pick in the WNBA Draft.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts was named the Final Four most outstanding player and was also an AP All-America first team and Big Ten player of the year and defensive player of the year.
Los Angeles Times - Gabriela Jaquez was named to the NCAA all-tournament team and was an All-Big Ten second-team selection.
Los Angeles Times - Kiki Rice was named an AP third-team All-American and was on the Big Ten first team and all-defensive team.
Los Angeles Times - Azzi Fudd, UConn guard, was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic, and Gianna Kneepkens are players from UCLA who were drafted.
Yahoo Sports - Paige Bueckers, former UConn teammate of Azzi Fudd, is also with the Dallas Wings.
RealGM Basketball - Flau’jae Johnson, selected No. 8 by the Golden State Valkyries, was later traded to the Seattle Storm.
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - UCLA set a record with five players selected in the first round and six overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Los Angeles Times - Betts averaged 17.1 points per game, 8.8 rebounds, and shot 58.2% from the field during her senior season.
Los Angeles Times - Jaquez averaged 13.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, and shot 53.9% from the field and 39% from three-point range.
Los Angeles Times - Rice scored 14.9 points per game with 5.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists last season, shooting 49% from the field.
Los Angeles Times - Dugalic averaged 9.0 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, and shot 50.2% from the field.
Los Angeles Times - Kneepkens shot 42.9% from three-point range and averaged 12.8 points per game.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd averaged career highs of 17.3 points, 48% shooting, 45% from three-point range, and 3.1 assists per game during the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Times - Iyana Martín Carrión was selected No. 7 overall by the Portland Fire, marking the franchise's first-ever pick in the WNBA Draft.
Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Sparks selected Ta’Niya Latson with the fifth pick of the second round and No. 20 overall selection.
Los Angeles Times - Betts averaged 17.1 points per game, 8.8 rebounds, and shot 58.2% from the field during her senior season.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was selected first overall, making her the seventh UConn player to achieve this.
RealGM Basketball - Fudd signed a rookie contract worth $500,000, significantly higher than previous top picks.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 by the Washington Mystics, Gabriela Jaquez No. 5 by the Chicago Sky, Kiki Rice No. 6 by the Toronto Tempo, Angela Dugalic No. 9 by the Washington Mystics, and Gianna Kneepkens No. 15 by the Connecticut Sun.
Yahoo Sports - The draft included a trade where the Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd's rookie contract is worth $500,000, which is nearly seven times what Paige Bueckers earned as the top pick in 2025.
RealGM Basketball - The 2026 WNBA Draft featured a total of 45 players selected across three rounds, with 15 picks in the first round due to league expansion.
Los Angeles Times - Charlisse Leger-Walker was selected with the No. 3 pick of the second round by the Connecticut Sun.
Los Angeles Times - Leger-Walker averaged 8.4 points per game with 5.6 assists as the Bruins’ championship starting point guard.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA set a record with five players selected in the first round and six overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was selected first overall, making her the seventh UConn player to achieve this.
RealGM Basketball - Fudd signed a rookie contract worth $500,000, significantly higher than previous top picks.
Los Angeles Times - Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 by the Washington Mystics, Gabriela Jaquez No. 5 by the Chicago Sky, Kiki Rice No. 6 by the Toronto Tempo, Angela Dugalic No. 9 by the Washington Mystics, and Gianna Kneepkens No. 15 by the Connecticut Sun.
Yahoo Sports - The draft included a trade where the Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm.
WHERE:
The New York Times - The 2026 WNBA Draft took place at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.
RealGM Basketball - The 2026 WNBA Draft took place at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.
Los Angeles Times - The Washington Mystics selected Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - The 2026 WNBA Draft occurred on April 13th, 2026.
Yahoo Sports - The 2026 WNBA Draft occurred on April 13th, 2026.
Yahoo Sports - The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on April 13th, 2026, marking the first year with 15 picks in the first round.
Los Angeles Times - The 2026 WNBA Draft occurred on April 13th, 2026.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was drafted on April 13th, 2026.
Yahoo Sports - The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on April 13th, 2026, marking the first year with 15 picks in the first round.
Los Angeles Times - The 2026 WNBA Draft occurred on April 13th, 2026.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was drafted on April 13th, 2026.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's success in the draft reflects their achievement in winning the national championship and the team's strong performance throughout the season.
RealGM Basketball - Fudd's selection as the No. 1 pick contributes to UConn's record of seven No. 1 overall selections in WNBA Draft history.
RealGM Basketball - Fudd's selection as the No. 1 pick contributes to UConn's record of seven No. 1 overall selections in WNBA Draft history.
Los Angeles Times - Betts averaged 17.1 points per game, 8.8 rebounds, and shot 58.2% from the field during her senior season.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was selected first overall due to her impressive performance at UConn, where she averaged 17.3 points per game and made 117 three-pointers in the 2025-26 season.
RealGM Basketball - Fudd's selection as the No. 1 pick contributes to UConn's record of seven No. 1 overall selections in WNBA Draft history.
Los Angeles Times - Betts averaged 17.1 points per game, 8.8 rebounds, and shot 58.2% from the field during her senior season.
RealGM Basketball - Azzi Fudd was selected first overall due to her impressive performance at UConn, where she averaged 17.3 points per game and made 117 three-pointers in the 2025-26 season.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - The Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
Yahoo Sports - The Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
Los Angeles Times - Leger-Walker is the first New Zealand-born player to be drafted.
Yahoo Sports - The draft process involved teams selecting players based on their college performance and potential fit within their rosters.
Yahoo Sports - The Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
Los Angeles Times - Leger-Walker is the first New Zealand-born player to be drafted in the WNBA.
Yahoo Sports - The draft process involved teams selecting players based on their college performance and potential fit within their rosters.
(UPDATED April 14, 2026 23:11 UTC)
In a historic 2026 WNBA Draft held on Monday, UCLA set a record with five players selected in the first round and six overall, showcasing their impressive season that culminated in a national championship. Among the notable picks, Lauren Betts was chosen fourth by the Washington Mystics, Gabriela Jaquez fifth by the Chicago Sky, and Kiki Rice sixth by the Toronto Tempo, all of whom had standout performances during their senior seasons. Additionally, Angela Dugalic and Gianna Kneepkens were also selected, further highlighting UCLA's dominance in women's basketball this year.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:19 UTC)
The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on Monday at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City, where Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 pick, adding to UConn's impressive record of seven overall selections in WNBA Draft history. Kiki Rice made history as the first player chosen by the Toronto Tempo, while Iyana Martín Carrión was picked No. 7 by the Portland Fire, marking their franchise's inaugural selection. Additionally, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Ta’Niya Latson with the fifth pick of the second round, and the Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:19 UTC)
In a standout performance at the 2026 WNBA Draft held on Monday, Azzi Fudd was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings, making her the seventh UConn player to achieve this milestone. Lauren Betts, who was named the Final Four most outstanding player, was picked fourth by the Washington Mystics, while Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice followed closely at fifth and sixth, respectively. The draft also featured a notable trade, with the Golden State Valkyries sending Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 13:21 UTC)
In a significant move, Lauren Betts will reunite with her former UCLA coach Michaela Onyenwere as she joins the Washington Mystics. The 2026 WNBA Draft, held on Monday, saw Iyana Martín Carrión selected No. 7 overall by the Portland Fire, marking the franchise's first-ever pick, while Azzi Fudd's rookie contract is valued at $500,000, nearly seven times what Paige Bueckers earned as the top pick in 2025. Additionally, the Golden State Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 09:18 UTC)
Lauren Betts has been recognized as the Final Four most outstanding player, earning accolades such as AP All-America first team, Big Ten player of the year, and defensive player of the year, while Gabriela Jaquez made the NCAA all-tournament team and Kiki Rice was named an AP third-team All-American. In a notable draft event, Charlisse Leger-Walker was selected with the No. 3 pick of the second round by the Connecticut Sun, after averaging 8.4 points and 5.6 assists as the Bruins’ championship starting point guard. Leger-Walker also made history as the first New Zealand-born player to be drafted in the WNBA.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 07:19 UTC)
In a significant moment for women's basketball, Azzi Fudd, the standout guard from UConn, was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft held on Monday at The Shed in New York City. This draft was historic for UCLA, as they set a record with five players chosen in the first round and six overall, including Lauren Betts at No. 4 and Gabriela Jaquez at No. 5. Fudd's impressive college performance, where she averaged 17.3 points per game and made 117 three-pointers, contributed to her being the seventh UConn player to achieve the top pick, and she signed a rookie contract worth $500,000. Additionally, Flau’jae Johnson, who was selected eighth by the Golden State Valkyries, was later traded to the Seattle Storm. Other notable selections included Kiki Rice at No. 6 by the Toronto Tempo and Angela Dugalic at No. 9, also by the Washington Mystics.