As the college regular season winds down and March approaches, the spotlight should be squarely on conference tournaments and draft boards taking shape. Instead, the WNBA landscape feels unusually unsettled. A new collective bargaining agreement is still not finalized, leaving long-term financial structure and roster planning in flux. The expansion draft for both the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire has yet to take place, making it difficult to project how either franchise will build its foundation. Free agency has not opened, and yet the 2026 WNBA Draft is rapidly approaching in April.

We are entering March with more questions than answers, and that uncertainty only adds another layer of intrigue to how this draft class will ultimately land.

1. Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd
UConn | Shooting Guard | 5-foot-11 | Redshirt Senior

Dallas holds the top selection, and Azzi Fudd has made a compelling case to hear her name called first. She’s producing 18.1 points and 3.0 assists per game while flirting with 50-40-100 efficiency splits, reinforcing her reputation as one of the purest shooters in the class.

The added wrinkle is familiarity. Fudd and Paige Bueckers already understand how to play off one another from their time at UConn, and that built-in chemistry could ease the transition at the next level. While Dallas could explore frontcourt help, there will be other avenues to address that need. Elite perimeter shooting, especially with this level of efficiency and off-ball gravity, is harder to find.

If the goal is to solidify a long-term offensive identity, pairing Bueckers with a proven floor-spacer like Fudd gives Dallas immediate direction at the top of the draft.

2. Minnesota Lynx: Awa Fam
Spain | Center | 6-foot-4

Awa Fam remains one of the most fascinating evaluations at the top of this class. At just 19 and continuing her development with Valencia in Spain, she flashes versatility, defensive range, and advanced court awareness that hint at a very high ceiling. The physical tools are there, and the long-term upside is undeniable.

If Dallas were to consider her at No. 1, the conversation likely comes down to projection versus polish. Fam offers size and long-term star potential, while Azzi Fudd brings elite shooting and built-in chemistry with Paige Bueckers. It’s a classic ceiling-versus-certainty debate.

For a team like Minnesota, Fam would represent a forward-thinking investment. With Cheryl Reeve’s history of developing elite frontcourt players, she’d land in an environment built for patience, growth, and maximizing two-way potential.

3. Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles
TCU | Point Guard | 5-foot-10 | Redshirt Senior

Holding the No. 3 pick, Seattle has a real opportunity to secure a floor general in Olivia Miles. She’s producing 20.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, impacting every phase offensively. Her court vision separates her, and she consistently makes reads that shift defenses out of position.

The only area drawing consistent attention is her risk tolerance. The same creativity that fuels her playmaking also contributes to 3.7 turnovers per game, something scouts and front offices continue to evaluate.

For a Storm team that has lacked consistent offensive rhythm, Miles would bring structure. She can dictate pace, create clean looks for teammates, and give Seattle a clear offensive identity moving forward.