Marta Suarez WNBA mock draft projection: Where TCU 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 with their play at full game speed when 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, TCU's Marta Suarez is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the forward's draft night will play out.

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

Marta Suarez 2026 WNBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 14 overall, Seattle Storm

Hall's Analysis:

If TCU wants to make another deep NCAA Tournament run, as it did last year, it needs a second star to step up alongside Olivia Miles. Enter Suarez. She's been the Horned Frogs' glue all season long, and a shining moment during March Madness could be just what she needs to get drafted in the first round. The TCU forward, who's having the best year of her career, is an all-around player who thrives on delivering when needed most. Whether it's a timely triple or momentum-shifting steal, Suarez isn't afraid of the moment. What's more, potentially plugging in Suarez behind the likes of Nneka Ogwumike would dramatically help her development.

See USA TODAY's full WNBA mock draft here

Marta Suarez player profile

(all stats as of March 15)

• Position: Forward
• Current Team: TCU
• 16.8 points per game
• 7.4 rebounds per game
• 2.3 assists per game
• 45.9% field goal percentage
• 37.3% three-point field goal percentage

Seattle Storm 2026 draft picks

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