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Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd No. 1 in WNBA Draft
UConn star Azzi Fudd was picked first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft held on April 13 in New York, securing a $500,000 contract. She will reunite with former teammate Paige Bueckers, last year's top pick for the Wings. Fudd's selection marks UConn's record seventh No. 1 pick.
Record Six UCLA Players Drafted in WNBA First Rounds
UCLA set a new WNBA record with six players selected in the draft, surpassing UConn's previous mark of four in the first round. Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez went in the top five after leading Bruins to NCAA title; Kiki Rice was sixth to Toronto.
LA Sparks Trade Rickea Jackson in Rebuilding Move
The Los Angeles Sparks traded promising forward Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins as part of efforts to end a five-year playoff drought. They lacked early picks, selecting late in the second round amid UCLA's draft dominance.
UCLA's Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez Top Five Picks
Fresh off UCLA's first NCAA championship, Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez were drafted in the top five of the WNBA Draft. Their teammate Angela Dugalic went ninth to Washington, reuniting with Betts.
Toronto Tempo Makes First-Ever Pick with Kiki Rice
Expansion franchise Toronto Tempo selected UCLA's Kiki Rice sixth overall in the college draft after winning a coin toss for position. This marks their entry into the WNBA with high-profile talent.
Portland Fire Selects Iyana Martin Carrion in Expansion Draft
Portland Fire chose Spanish guard Iyana Martin Carrion with their first-ever pick in the expansion draft. They received the top expansion draft choice after Toronto won the college draft coin toss.
Indiana Fever Drafts South Carolina's Raven Johnson
Indiana selected South Carolina guard Raven Johnson 10th overall in the WNBA Draft. This adds to the Gamecocks' representation with Madina Okot later picked by Atlanta.
Washington Mystics Pick Ole Miss' Cotie McMahon
Washington drafted Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon 11th in the first round. The pick strengthens their roster post-draft.
Connecticut Sun Select French Prospect Nell Angloma
Connecticut chose French player Nell Angloma 12th overall, adding international talent. Gianna Kneepkens was their final first-round pick.
Israeli BSL League Games Scheduled for April 15
Multiple Israeli Basketball Super League (BSL) games are set for today, April 15, 2026, as part of the international basketball schedule. Fans can check RealGM for full matchups and details.
Shiga Lakes Face San-en NeoPhoenix in B.League Today
Japan's B.League features Shiga Lakes vs. San-en NeoPhoenix on April 15 in the RESONA GROUP 2025-26 season. The game is available via official B.League international streams.