Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1

Azzi Fudd's selection by the Dallas Wings reunites her with former UConn teammate and girlfriend Paige Bueckers, who was the top pick in the previous year's draft.

Fudd enters the league as one of the most efficient shooters in college basketball history, having led the Huskies to a national title and multiple Final Four appearances.

Her record-breaking salary is hundreds of thousands more than what previous top picks received, signaling a new era of professional compensation for women's basketball players.

The 2026 draft class is widely considered one of the deepest in years, with players like Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts also securing top positions.