Five years after she was drafted by the Wings, Awak Kuier is beginning to live up to the hype.

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Azzi Fudd who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images ...

That's a wrap on the 2025 WNBA Draft. This year's draft took place Monday night from The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City as the 13 different WNBA franchises combined to select 38 players. And the opening round saw four teams make multiple picks.

There has been some Texas ties in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Texas women's basketball player Rori Harmon was selected in the third round and several players from Texas or who went to school here were taken as well. And a prominent college program set a draft record.

Prospects will be finding out their new homes in just a few short days as teams make their selections in the WNBA Draft. When exactly is the draft? Who are the best prospects? And what is the first-round order? Here's everything to know ahead of the draft ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The 2026 WNBA draft started in familiar fashion to the 2025 draft when former UConn star Paige Bueckers was selected with the ...

As soon as one cycle ends, another one begins. Now that the 2026 WNBA Draft is complete, with Azzi Fudd going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings, it's time to turn our attention to 2027. Next year's draft features one of the best classes in recent memory ...