SoonerTy
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Hey All, it’s that time of the year again, time for the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The Dallas Wings (formerly Tulsa Shock) own the #1 overall pick for the second straight year and are looking to add another foundational piece to a young core including last year’s #1 pick Paige Bueckers.
UConn’s Azzi Fudd, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, TCU’s Olivia Miles and Spain’s Awa Fam headline a promising draft class.
And for those looking for a local connection, Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers & Payton Verhulst are strong possibilities to see their name called in the drafts’ 2nd-3rd rounds.
The WNBA will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary this season and welcoming 2 new expansion teams: the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo.
After the success of last year’s new expansion team the Golden State Valkyries, more and more cities are in line for expansion franchises due to the rising popularity of the women’s game. The NBA/WNBA Board of Governors recently announced that Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia will be the next cities to welcome WNBA Expansion Teams within the next 4 years.
The new season kicks off with the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday April 13th, starting at 6:30pm EST / 5:30pm CST on ESPN.
