The WNBA invited 15 top prospects to attend the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City, with five NCAA champion UCLA Bruins headlining this year's class.
UCLA center Lauren Betts leads the invitee list, after earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the Bruins' national championship victory. She joins teammates Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, and Angela Dugalić as the program's draft representatives.
UConn guard Azzi Fudd, TCU guard Olivia Miles, and LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson round out the top college prospects. Spain National Team center Awa Fam and French forward Nell Angloma lead the international talent pool.
South Carolina is sending three players to the 2026 WNBA Draft: guards Raven Johnson and Ta'Niya Latson plus center Madina Okot from Kenya. TCU's Spanish forward Marta Suárez and Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon complete this year's roster.
Dallas holds the top draft pick following November's lottery, with Minnesota selecting second while Seattle takes third. Washington subsequently picks fourth, with Chicago Sky fifth, and 2026 expansion teams Toronto and Portland choosing sixth and seventh.
Invited players will showcase their fashion on the WNBA's iconic Orange Carpet before heading to the Empire State Building for a lighting ceremony celebrating the 2026 Draft.
The draft-night festivities mark the culmination of stellar college careers for most invitees, with several earning All-America honors and national Player of the Year recognition during the 2025-26 season.
How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Draft
Draft-night coverage tips off on Monday afternoon with the WNBA Orange Carpet Special at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN2.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will then announce the picks starting at 7 PM ET, live on ESPN.
