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The 2026 WNBA Draft board is a puzzle — here’s how it fits together now

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In USA TODAY's latest WNBA mock draft, UCLA's Lauren Betts takes the No. 1 spot, her highest position yet, after March Madness.

With the Women's Final Four complete, all eyes turn towards the 2026 WNBA Draft . The WNBA draft takes place Monday, April 13, in New York, and this year's event has a different feel. Unlike the last two drafts, where Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were consensus No.

1 overall picks, this year's top spot is up for grabs. After an exciting March Madness, it's time to see who helped their stock and who fell down the draft board. Is Awa Fam still at the top?

Is Azzi Fudd a top-five draft pick? Who vaulted into the first round? Here's USA TODAY's latest 2026 WNBA mock draft: 1.

Dallas Wings: Lauren Betts, C, UCLA After a stellar NCAA Tournament run, Betts has done enough to earn consideration for the No. 1 overall pick. While the Bruins center will need to work on shooting more baskets in the mid-range and later from deep, she can be inserted into Dallas's lineup when the season starts on May 8.

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