Which WNBA Team Will Select Star UConn Guard in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
By now, it’s pretty widely known that UConn Guard Azzi Fudd will be a top-three draftee in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is highly sought after, bursting with talent and charisma that every team is drawn to. With the draft coming up, Fudd is preparing to move her life to a new city to play among the greats. Every team in the league needs a shifty shooting guard like Azzi, but only one will get lucky enough to draft her. Where will ‘The People’s Princess’ end up?
Dallas Owns the First Overall Pick
For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings are gearing up to make the first draft pick. In 2025, the Wings drafted Paige Bueckers from UConn, and she led them to a successful season. It would be really special for Fudd and Bueckers to be reunited on the same team again. We already know that these guards work well together, as they played four years at UConn under Geno Auriemma. Azzi’s quick-release shot would work hand-in-hand with Arike Ogunbowale’s similarly quick three-point shot. The question is, do the Dallas Wings need another guard? With Bueckers and Ogunbowale, the shifty guard presence is already there. We will find out on Monday whether or not the Wings choose to take the leap and draft Fudd.
Could Azzi Fudd End Up in Minnesota?
Interestingly, the Minnesota Lynx have the second pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Minnesota was a championship contender in 2025 and has a very well-run program. Recently, Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman departed from the team, leaving a vacant guard role. Fudd is no stranger to intense, passionate coaching and would really benefit from playing under Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. This could be an environment that takes her talent to the next level. If Minnesota is lucky enough to have Fudd available after the first pick, this would be a great pickup for them. After all, Azzi Fudd does look good in blue.
Seattle Has the Potential to Draft a Star
On the off chance that Azzi Fudd makes it to pick number three, the Seattle Storm would have a great advantage. Seattle picked Dominique Malonga with the second pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she went on to earn WNBA All-Rookie Team honors. The Storm are trying to continue building a solid team after they fell short last season, losing in the first round to the eventual WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces. Fudd could be a great addition to the team, as she has the speed and defensive ability to keep up with the rest of the energetic squad. Seattle also runs a very well-oiled program, and would be a great spot for Fudd to end up. Could the Storm get lucky?
