Seattle Storm Won Big in 2026 WNBA Draft

Without question, the Seattle Storm losing Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Gabby Williams in free agency was no surprise to many. Seattle will look different under first-year head coach Sonia Raman in the upcoming WNBA season. Following the WNBA Draft last Monday, the future looks bright in the Emerald City.

The team took 6′ 4″ center Awa Fam of Spain with the third overall pick, giving the Storm a young and formidable duo with Dominque Malonga. Malonga went second overall in last year’s draft as veterans Ezi Magbegor and Stefanie Dolson round out a solid front court. Back to Fam, the 19 year-old is averaging 7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists with the Valencia Basket Club this season.

Next, Duke guard Taina Mair was selected No. 14 overall by the Storm. Mair averaged 11.6 points, 5.9 boards, and 5.6 assists per game with the Blue Devils last season. She led the ACC with 201 assists and third in steals with 89.

Seattle drafted TCU guard/forward Marta Suarez at No. 16. However, in a stunning move, Suarez was dealt to the Golden State Valkyries for LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, who went No. 8 overall. Michigan State forward Grace VanSlooten was the final pick for Seattle at No. 39 overall. Last season, VanSlooten averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, added 2.3 assists in 32 games for the Spartans.