The WNBA Draft is just around the corner, and whoever the Dallas Wings select with the first overall pick will face the weight of immense expectations. There is a specific kind of pressure that comes with this slot; the last four top picks, Paige Bueckers (2025), Caitlin Clark (2024), Aliyah Boston (2023), and Rhyne Howard (2022), all went on to win the Rookie of the Year award.
If Dallas hits on this pick, it would mark only the second time in league history that five consecutive No. 1 selections have won the ROY (a feat last achieved between 2008 and 2012). Furthermore, there is a strong possibility that Dallas looks across the Atlantic to Spanish sensation Awa Fam. If selected, she would become the fourth international player ever taken first overall and the first since the legendary Lauren Jackson in 2001.
The Awa Fam Factor: A Global Powerhouse for the Wings?
While late-tournament heroics often sway draft boards, many scouts are looking at the long-term ceiling of Awa Fam. At just 19 years old, the Spanish center has been a force for Valencia, averaging 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds.
Standing at 6’4″, Fam is more than just a presence in the paint; she is an exceptionally mobile athlete with a high basketball IQ that allows her to dissect defenses before they can set. The allure of Fam lies in her fit. Dallas needs an ideal companion to play off Paige Bueckers, and Fam’s ability to read the floor makes her a tantalizing partner in the pick-and-roll.
She already proved her mettle against elite competition in March, logging 10 points and five boards in a FIBA World Cup Qualifying clash against Team USA. While National ChampionLauren Betts remains a strong contender for any team needing a post presence, Fam’s versatility and sheer potential make her the frontrunner to land in Dallas as a franchise cornerstone.
Miles vs. Fudd: Triple-Doubles and the Purest Shot in the Draft
If Dallas decides to bolster their backcourt instead, the choice between Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd, who is Bueckers girlfriend, represents a fascinating philosophical divide. Olivia Miles has seen her stock skyrocket after transferring to TCU. She finished the season as a triple-double machine, averaging 19.6 points and nearly a triple-double throughout the NCAA Tournament.
Her vision is elite, and her ability to rack up six triple-doubles in a single season proves she can impact every facet of the game. If paired with Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, Miles could turn the Wings into the most dangerous transition team in the league.
On the other end of the spectrum is Azzi Fudd. Despite a cold stretch in the Final Four against South Carolina, Fudd remains arguably the best pure shooting prospect the WNBA has seen in years. Her collegiate resume at UConn is sparkling, highlighted by a season where she shot 44.7% from three-point range.
While she struggled in the national semifinal, her 34-point outburst in the second round reminded everyone of her “pro-ready” scoring gravity. Whether she goes No. 1 to Dallas or slips to a retooling Seattle Storm squad, Fudd is a plug-and-play offensive weapon that changes the geometry of the court the moment she steps on it.
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