Azzi Fudd WNBA mock draft projection: Where UConn star is expected to land

The 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament is down to its Final Four and we'll have a national champion by Sunday evening. For many of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it's one final opportunity to impress WNBA teams hen the lights are brightest as this year's draft class comes into focus.

The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled to take place on April 13. It's a quick turnaround after the biggest weekend in college basketball and in USA TODAY's latest mock draft, UConn's Azzi Fudd is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out.

Our draft order factors in trades, including swaps and protections.

Azzi Fudd 2026 WNBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 3 overall, Seattle Storm

Hall's Analysis:

After being traded to Seattle midseason, it's unclear if veteran Brittany Sykes would return. If she doesn't, the Storm would be wise to give Fudd a look. She's a shooting guard who can quietly command the floor by knocking down shots at will, but also understands what her team needs when asked to lock in on defense. Over the last month, Fudd's had four games where she shot 50% or higher from the field and four with three steals or more. Not to mention, she's still averaging close to 50-40-90, as the NCAA Tournament approaches.

See USA TODAY's full WNBA mock draft here

Azzi Fudd player profile

(All stats as of March 15)

• Position: Guard
• Current Team: UConn
• 17.8 points per game
• 2.6 rebounds per game
• 3 assists per game
• 49.5% field goal percentage
• 45.4% three-point field goal percentage

Seattle Storm 2026 projected draft picks

• No. 3 (via LA), No. 14 (via LV), No. 16 (via DAL) and No. 39