Key Facts

• Dallas Wings had the top pick in the draft two years in a row.
• Last year, they selected Paige Bueckers, who was named Rookie of the Year.
• This year, they picked Azzi Fudd from UConn as the No. 1 overall pick.
• The Wings also chose Zee Spearman with their only other pick at No. 31.
• ESPN’s Michael Voepel gave Dallas an A grade for their draft choices.
• The team added veteran players Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard to improve defense.
• Fudd and Bueckers were teammates at UConn and won a national championship together in 2025.
• Fudd’s strong 3-point shooting is expected to help the Wings return to the playoffs.