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Geno Auriemma and his Connecticut Huskies have been prolific in producing WNBA talent. A Huskies women's player has been drafted in 18 of the last 19 WNBA drafts, including the No. 1 overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, guard Azzi Fudd. Fudd will join last year's No. 1 overall ...
The Toronto Tempo made history Monday night, selecting Kiki Rice with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The selection marks the first draft pick in franchise history and signals how Toronto plans to build its backcourt moving forward.Rice arrives in Toronto as one of the most polished guards in the class. […] The post Toronto Tempo Draft Kiki Rice No. 6 as Franchise Cornerstone appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Paige Bueckers is pretty stoked about her (very familiar) new teammate. The Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday. Fudd will now be reunited in Dallas with her girlfriend Bueckers. Meanwhile, Bueckers was also in attendance on Monday for the draft … The post Paige Bueckers reacts to her girlfriend Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Wings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Dallas Wings' new No. 1 pick, Azzi Fudd, recently spoke about reuniting with her girlfriend and former teammate Paige Bueckers.
The Indiana Fever have the 10th pick in Monday’s highly anticipated 2026 WNBA Draft. The front office has been extremely busy over the past few days as free agency officially opened, but the Fever brass must now turn their attention to the draft. Indiana has already made a number of big free-agent ...
UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Betts was part of a strong early run on frontcourt talent, following TCU’s Olivia Miles at No. 2 to the Minnesota Lynx and Spain’s Awa Fam Thiam at No. 3 to the Seattle Storm. […] The post Which team selected UCLA’s Lauren Betts at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Azzi Fudd's prospects of being the top overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft have seen major fluctuations in recent days.
UConn superstar Azzi Fudd has just been drafted by the Dallas Wings, where she will join her girlfriend and old teammate Paige Bueckers.
“I wonder whether you would ask that of a man.”
The Dallas Wings made their vision clear on draft night, built around familiarity, shooting, and star power. Selecting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft signals a commitment to pairing elite talent with existing franchise cornerstone Paige Bueckers.Fudd’s arrival isn’t just about upside, it’s about continuity. The two former […] The post Azzi Fudd Drafted No. 1 by Dallas Wings, Reuniting With Paige Bueckers appeared first on Heavy Sports.
How Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers can join short list of couples to play together in WNBA sportingnews.com
The Las Vegas Aces have confirmed Jewell Loyd’s return on a three-year deal as part of a busy stretch of free agency moves aimed at reinforcing the defending WNBA champions’ roster. Details of Loyd’s contract were first reported by ESPN’s Andraya Carter, who noted in a post on X, formerly Twitter, tht the deal spans […] The post Aces confirm Jewell Loyd’s 3-year deal amid frenzy of free agency moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indiana Fever have made some big moves in WNBA free agency thus far. Their top priority in the offseason was signing three-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell to a new deal, and the Fever got that done as soon as the signing window opened. Mitchell agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.4 million, ...
Azzi Fudd joined an exclusive club of UConn history after hearing her name in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Fudd concluded a remarkable collegiate career with Geno Auriemma and the Huskies. It lasted for five seasons from 2021 to 2026 as she experienced a unique career. Injuries significantly impacted two of those campaigns […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd joins exclusive UConn club with No. 1 pick honor at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The new CBA sets a $500,000 salary for the first pick.
The Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks’ recent trade involving Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins stands out as one of the most intriguing moves of the 2026 WNBA offseason. Chicago leaned into youth and long-term upside, while Los Angeles prioritized experience and immediate impact. Because of those contrasting strategies, the deal can be looked […] The post Sky, Sparks trade grades for Rickea Jackson-Ariel Atkins swap appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Before a single name was called by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the prospects turned the 'Orange Carpet' into a high-fashion runway in New York.
The Indiana Fever have been keeping up with all the activity in WNBA free agency over the weekend. Saturday was the first day that teams were allowed to officially sign players to new deals, and Indiana wasted no time. Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham have all signed new contracts ...
Ole Miss's Cotie McMahon is expected to be a top 10 pick in this year's WNBA Draft, following a succesful senior year.
The Chicago Sky enter the 2026 WNBA Draft at a pivotal moment in franchise history. After trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for future first-round picks, the organization has clearly signaled a shift toward getting more competitive very quickly. That decision, combined with a 10-34 record in 2025 and a rapidly evolving roster, places […] The post The 2026 WNBA Draft pick Sky must make after trading Angel Reese to Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indiana Fever are keeping busy in WNBA free agency, and Caitlin Clark is all for it. It has been a very eventful past few days for the Fever as free agency opened. The biggest development centers on three-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who signed a one-year, $1.4 million deal to extend her ...
How much money will Azzi Fudd make in the WNBA? Find out the salary and contract details for the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. The post Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Salary Is $400,000 More Than Caitlin Clark But There’s a Catch appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Azzi Fudd's mother Katie was drafted in WNBA.
Lauren Betts, the 6-foot-7 UCLA national champion expected to be the No. 4 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, overcame cruel bullying for her height and could earn over $1.8 million
