2026 WNBA Draft Archives - IX Sports

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo is in midair falling sideways while trying to shoot a layup around UConn center Serah Williams, also in midair and reaching out toward the ball. Teammates stand behind them watching on, as is a packed arena crowd behind them all.

ACC, BIG EAST, Features, NCAAW

Hannah Hidalgo, UConn and evaluating overmatched prospects

by Emily AdlerFebruary 11, 2026February 12, 2026

How a lopsided matchup can help determine future stardom

French basketball player Nell Angloma dribbles the ball while looking off-screen toward the rest of the court. Fans sit out-of-focus in the background behind her.

Features, NCAAW

Stock up, stock down: Biggest WNBA draft risers and fallers

by Emily AdlerDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Checking in with notable stars and under-the-radar names

Seattle Storm guard/forward Gabby Williams smiles and claps in response to Seattle getting the third overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Features, Latest News, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Seattle Storm to continue building with No. 3 pick

by Bella MunsonNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

The Storm are looking for a player who will impact the team now and in the future

Natisha Hiedeman in her black No. 2 Lynx jersey holds up two fingers in both hands on either side of her bright pink hair.

Features, Latest News, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

Minnesota Lynx snag No. 2 overall pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

by Terry HorstmanNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Cheryl Reeve: ‘The diversity of talent in this draft…I think that’s palpable’

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller is sitting down in a chair. He has a neutral expression while holding a rolled up paper in his hands.

Dallas Wings, Features, Latest News, WNBA

Dallas Wings get No. 1 pick again, this time with plenty of ‘optionality’

by Drake KeelerNovember 24, 2025November 25, 2025

General manager Curt Miller said that “six prospects” have separated themselves

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen smiles and holds up four fingers on each hand in response to Washington getting the fourth overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Features, Latest News, Washington Mystics, WNBA

Rinse and repeat: Rebuilding Washington Mystics will pick fourth in WNBA Draft for second straight year

by Jenn HatfieldNovember 23, 2025January 22, 2026

That’s just one way this offseason is expected to look like the last one for the Mystics

Chicago Sky, Features, Latest News, WNBA

Chicago Sky land No. 5 overall pick as rebuilding effort continues

by Hope PerryNovember 23, 2025November 24, 2025

Path forward remains unclear with significant roster questions still unanswered

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts holds the ball to her side while posting-up Mississippi big Christine Iwuala, who grimaces while bracing against Betts with a forearm. Loosely filled arena seats are hazily visibly far behind them.

Big Ten, Features, NCAAW

Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly

by Emily AdlerNovember 15, 2025November 15, 2025

The projected lottery pick is a stellar talent, with one or two seriously limiting flaws

UCLA center Lauren Betts dribbled the ball while posting up UConn center Jana El Alfy, who extends her forearm against Betts while leaning toward her. Cheerleaders and photographers sit on the sideline behind them out of focus, with a blurry but full crowd farther in the background.

The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers

by Emily AdlerNovember 9, 2025November 9, 2025

WNBA prospects are getting taller, but playing the post less

New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman stands on the court during player warm ups, smiling in a New York Liberty sweatshirt, ahead of the matchup between New York and the Connecticut Sun.

Features, Latest News, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Seattle Storm reportedly hire Sonia Raman as head coach

by Bella MunsonOctober 26, 2025October 26, 2025

ESPN reports the former New York Liberty assistant coach has signed multi-year deal in Seattle