Grading every 2026 WNBA first-round draft pick from Azzi Fudd to Lauren Betts

The Dallas Wings made UConn star Azzi Fudd the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night, reuniting Fudd with her former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers in the process.Without a clear-cut No. 1 pick on the board, the selection of Fudd was just the start of a fascinating first round that included twists and turns, a puzzler or two, and even a trade — the Golden State Valkyries dealt No. 8 overall pick Flau’jae Johnson to Seattle for Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick.Let’s break down how every team did with pick-by-pick grades from the first round.Advertisement