Wings Win 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery for Lauren Betts Selection
The WNBA is set to enter a transformative phase as the 2026 draft approaches. Recently, the league’s draft lottery determined the top picks for next year’s selection, slated for April 13, 2026. The Dallas Wings emerged victorious, securing the best odds in the lottery. This event showcased the potential future stars of the league.
2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Results
Five teams competed for the coveted No. 1 pick during the lottery. The results were as follows:
- Dallas Wings: 42% chance
- Minnesota Lynx: 26.1% chance (owns Chicago Sky’s pick)
- Seattle Storm: 16.7% chance (holds Los Angeles Sparks’ pick)
- Washington Mystics: 9.7% chance
- Chicago Sky: 5.5% chance (acquired swap rights with Connecticut Sun)
The sixth and seventh picks are allocated to the new teams, Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, respectively. The remaining draft order is based on the inverse of the teams’ records from the 2025 regular season.
Top Prospects for 2026 Draft
Lauren Betts, a senior center from UCLA, is widely regarded as the top prospect. Although her current season performance is slightly lower than her previous All-American year, she continues to impress, averaging 15.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.2 blocks over five games. Last year, Betts achieved an average of 20.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, and earned the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.
Potential Competitors
Betts may face strong competition from Awa Fam, a center playing for Valencia in Spain, who aims to join the WNBA in 2026. Fam’s agent stated her commitment to the league as a top priority. Additionally, TCU point guard Olivia Miles, who transferred from Notre Dame, is another key player to watch. She leads the Horned Frogs with averages of 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.6 assists this season.
Notable Shooting Guards
Other noteworthy prospects include:
- Azzi Fudd (UConn) – Increased scoring average from 13.6 to 20.4 points.
- Flau’jae Johnson (LSU) – Averaging 17.3 points and 1.5 steals, shooting 57.1% from three-point range.
As the WNBA prepares for its 2026 draft, the race for the No. 1 pick continues to gain excitement. The competition for top talent is fierce, with numerous players capable of making a strong case as draft night approaches.
