April 13, 2026, 2:51 p.m. ET
The 2026 WNBA Draft gets underway in just a few hours.
After months of ready, on Monday, April 13, one of many largest occasions of the offseason will start at The Shed in New York. In the last few years, there’s been a consensus No. 1 decide main up to the occasion. This yr’s high spot has been up for grabs for weeks, driving plenty of chatter about all the chances.
However, after an action-packed first week of WNBA free agency , the selection for the Dallas Wings obtained quite a bit clearer. The Wings ought to draft UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd at No. 1. Others in the combo for No. 1 embody Spaniard Awa Fam, UCLA middle Lauren Betts and TCU guard Olivia Miles.
In USA TODAY’s final WNBA mock draft , TCU’s Marta Suarez is anticipated to go in the primary spherical. Here’s how USA TODAY presently initiatives her draft evening will play out.
Our draft order elements in trades, together with swaps and protections.
Marta Suarez 2026 WNBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 14 general, Seattle Storm
Hall’s Analysis:
The Dream plan to take the most effective participant accessible at 13. That participant might contribute now, however Atlanta is not on the lookout for a direct star. If the decide is Okot, the South Carolina middle can be touchdown in an amazing place for her growth. Head coach Karl Smesko might assist her as a defender and strengthen her capturing, particularly from 3-point vary.
See USA TODAY’s full WNBA mock draft here
Marta Suarez participant profile
(all stats as of April 9)
- Position: ahead
- Current Team: TCU
- 17.1 factors per recreation
- 7.4 rebounds per recreation
- 2.3 assists per recreation
- 45.3% subject aim share
- 37.0% three-point subject aim share
Seattle Storm 2026 draft picks
- No. 3 (through LA), No. 14 (through LV), No. 16 (through DAL) and No. 39
