WNBA Draft invitees

[BRS24]

The list -

1. Nell Angloma
2. Lauren Betts
3. Angela Dugalić
4. Awa Fam Thiam
5. Azzi Fudd
6. Gabriela Jaquez
7. Flau’jae Johnson
8. Raven Johnson
9. Gianna Kneepkens
10. Ta’Niya Latson
11. Cotie McMahon
12. Olivia Miles
13. Madina Okot
14. Kiki Rice
15. Marta Suárez

(will update as things get posted)

(BTW, the speed of the announcements is just as thrilling as the televised expansion draft)

 

[Centerstream]

Just wondering...how many potential draftees are usually invited? I only ask because Olivia Miles isn't on the list and wasn't she a projected top pick last year, before she transferred?

 

[darrell]

Just wondering...how many potential draftees are usually invited? I only ask because Olivia Miles isn't on the list and wasn't she a projected top pick last year, before she transferred?

They’re being listed alphabetically. It’s typically 12-15, I’d imagine a couple more with the addition of Portland and Toronto.

 

[darrell]

Can you edit your OG post with new names?

 

[BRS24]

Just wondering...how many potential draftees are usually invited? I only ask because Olivia Miles isn't on the list and wasn't she a projected top pick last year, before she transferred?

Hmm. Quick research last year was 16 players. There are now 15 teams, so, at least as many as last year.

 

[BRS24]

Ok, so there's been a lull between the last post, and of course the second I click post, there will be one. That being said, I would find it hard to believe that the list is only 15 long, as there are always teams that pull out surprises either from US or foreign based players.

On edit, I was wrong.

 

[BRS24]

One thought - there is only so much room for the "main" tables, so other prospects might be advised to attend, even if they are not at a table.

 

[reelfan]

Something seems out of balance about this list.

 

[Kaizen]

NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – UCLA center Lauren Betts, Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd, Spain National Team center Awa Fam Thiam and TCU guard Olivia Miles headline the list of 15 prospects who will attend the WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.

15 Prospects Invited to WNBA Draft 2026

UCLA center Lauren Betts, Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd, Spain National Team center Awa Fam Thiam and TCU guard Olivia Miles headline the list of 15 prospects who will attend the WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13.

www.wnba.com

 

[EricSD]

NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – UCLA center Lauren Betts, Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd, Spain National Team center Awa Fam Thiam and TCU guard Olivia Miles headline the list of 15 prospects who will attend the WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.

15 Prospects Invited to WNBA Draft 2026

UCLA center Lauren Betts, Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd, Spain National Team center Awa Fam Thiam and TCU guard Olivia Miles headline the list of 15 prospects who will attend the WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13.

www.wnba.com

Probably the first 4 picks, altho not necessarily in that order...

 

[cancontent]

Something seems out of balance about this list.

How so?

 

[BannerTown]

Poor Charlisse Leger-Walker! Couldn’t they have squeezed in one more table so all of UCLA’s star seniors and grad students could be on the floor together? Hopefully one of her teammates makes room for her at their table. 😉

 

[Zarathustra]

Just wondering...how many potential draftees are usually invited? I only ask because Olivia Miles isn't on the list and wasn't she a projected top pick last year, before she transferred?

Olivia Miles is # 12 on the list (above= see #1 post on this thread) and on other "lists".

 

[Centerstream]

Olivia Miles is # 12 on the list (above= see #1 post on this thread) and on other "lists".

I posted my question and Miles observation 10 minutes after the thread was started. Obviously it was a premature question as my concerns have been replied to...or maybe it wasn't obvious.

 

[BRS24]

I posted my question and Miles observation 10 minutes after the thread was started. Obviously it was a premature question as my concerns have been replied to...or maybe it wasn't obvious.

Probably my fault. I created the thread after the first few names were announced, and then replied to the post. Someone very smart suggested I just edit the OP and add names, which I did.