Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd as No. 1 Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

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The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, officially making her the top overall selection. The pick reunites her with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers and gives Dallas another major piece for its rebuild.

Why it matters

Fudd was widely projected to go first because of her elite outside shooting and off-ball movement. Dallas entered the draft with the top pick after a rough season, and the team’s front office viewed Fudd as a strong fit alongside its young core.

Draft context

The 2026 class was considered deep, with Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts, and Awa Fam among the other top names. The draft also came during a period of major growth for the WNBA, adding even more attention to the first overall pick.