Who is Awa Fam? Meet Spanish basketball star in running to go No. 1 overall in 2026 WNBA Draft
Awa Fam has taken the European basketball scene by storm. Where will she end up in the WNBA draft? Here's more about her background and basketball career.
Who is Awa Fam? Meet Spanish basketball star in running to go No. 1 overall in 2026 WNBA Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News .
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The WNBA draft is often a time full of familiar faces. Players like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have become household names well before hearing their names called on draft day.
This year, with draft selections still in limbo, a less recognizable name has emerged to generate excitement as early as the No. 1 pick. Meet Awa Fam, a Spanish center who plays in Valencia, Spain.
After joining a Spanish professional team at just 15 years old, Fam has gradually made a name for herself overseas. Now, at 19, she’s likely to be one of the first names announced on draft day. What should fans know about Fam as she looks to establish herself as a stateside sensation?