The WNBA draft may be five months away, but fans are excited about the young talent entering the league. With so much promise and excitement around the draft, every eye is on the top 5 WNBA draft prospects. While most of the prospects are from the United States, there could be a strong challenge from foreign players, especially with players like Awa Fam already showcasing their talents in European leagues.
In 2025, Dominique Malonga was a late entry among the top prospects for the WNBA draft. She was the 2nd overall pick by the Seattle Storm. Similarly, the Valencia star could be the next in line from the European leagues and could even become the first-ever foreign player to be selected as the top pick in the WNBA draft.
Awa Fam Reveals Her Top Priority
The latest WNBA mock draft by ESPN puts Awa Fam at the top position among the 2026 class, as she replaced the previous favorite Lauren Betts. As per the odds, the Wings are favorites to land the first overall pick, and pairing Awa Fam with Paige Bueckers could be an exciting one for the league.
Before the mock draft was out, Fam’s agent told ESPN that competing in the WNBA is her “top priority” for 2026, which is exciting news for the league, which is currently competing with multiple rival leagues like Project B and unrivaled, and looking to hold on to top talent.
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— Hunter Cruse (@HunterCruse14) November 21, 2025
Playing for Valencia, the 19-year-old star averages 7.6 points, four rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. While she showcased elite offensive gameplay, the player is a handy defender for her position and averages 1.4 steals per game.
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Dallas Wings Could Seriously Consider Awa Fam For First Overall Pick
As much as the Wings’ fanbase was excited with the addition of Paige Bueckers, they will be ecstatic with the possible 2026 WNBA first overall pick. Moreover, history shows that the Dallas Wings desperately need the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. With the first move in hand, the side could choose Awa Fam, who is the youngest bright prospect from the class.
Apart from her age, the player already showed great potential in the European league, playing alongside top players, including WNBA stars. The 6-foot-4 star could be the perfect athletic partner for Paige Bueckers’ fast-paced game.
Additionally, Wings’ coach Jose Fernandez is renowned for developing young talents into elite-level players, which will benefit both the player and the franchise in the long run. For the ‘win now’ situation, the franchise already has a massive chance to land multiple superstars in free agency.