Making the case for Wings to pair Paige Bueckers with talented athlete in 2026 Draft

The Dallas Wings officially have the first overall pick for the 2026 WNBA Draft after winning Sunday night's draft lottery, giving them the first pick in back-to-back drafts. There's no surefire prospect guaranteed to go first overall as there have been in the past few drafts, like with Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, so the Wings have a few options.

Dallas needs pretty much everything, which can have them going a few different directions next April. Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic has the Wings selecting Awa Fam, a talented 19-year-old center out of Spain.

"The foreign frontcourt revolution is upon us. After Dominique Malonga in 2025, here comes Fam, 19. The Spanish center is an excellent athlete and so smooth in the half court," Merchant wrote. "She explodes on rolls to the basket and has a great feel for how to move off the ball, which includes quick passing while stationary and when cutting. She protects the basket well and can