If anything, the 2026 WNBA Draft top pick projection is already looking highly anticipated.
Now that they have a couple of good names to watch for, the following drafts could even be more exciting.
And another team that would be another expansion team, Toronto Tempo, has analysts linking them to 2028 WNBA Draft prospect Syla Swords. Yes! Even before more than three years.
Toronto Tempo Must Scout 2028 WNBA Draft Prospect Syla Swords
Recently, it was Awa Fam who dethroned Lauren Betts as the No. 1 pick for the coming WNBA Draft. And the Dallas Wings are most likely to draft her, given they get the top pick.
However, Swords is the kind of talent the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA franchise, can’t afford to sleep on.
According to one of the latest projections, she tops the list of 2028 WNBA Draft prospects the Toronto Tempo should prioritize. And there’s a very good chance everybody knows what the hype is all about.
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Syla Swords vs AP No. 1 teams:
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30 PTS | 4 RBS | 2 AST vs No. 1 UCLA
29 PTS | 9 RBS | 3 AST vs No. 1 UConn
27 PTS | 12 RBS | 2 AST vs No. 1 South Carolina
Swords is averaging (28.7) points, (8.3) rebounds, and (2.3) assists against AP No. 1 teams. ✨ pic.twitter.com/IYGkrKPafl
At Michigan, Swords exploded for 29 points on 8-of-10 three-point shooting against UConn, adding 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal to lead the Wolverines in scoring.
Additionally, her 6-foot-2 frame lets her attack from all angles, creating off the dribble or spotting up, while her court vision turns drives into dimes for open teammates.
What sets Swords apart is her efficiency under pressure. She’s been shooting 52% from three in high-stakes games.
Brondello, who thrives on versatile wings, would see Swords as a perfect piece, especially with Toronto’s need for Canadian roots to fuel local passion.
Toronto Tempo Make Ownership Decision
While there’s some positive hype about the team’s inception, the Toronto Tempo are making aggressive moves before their WNBA debut.
Recently, the franchise added Reeta Gupta to its ownership group. FYI, Gupta is an award-winning CEO and philanthropist, brings a track record of leadership and community impact that could supercharge the franchise’s global appeal.