After months of speculation, the final picks for the 2026 WNBA Draft are in -- and the No Offseason crew is breaking it all down. Join Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel as they dig into the draft's biggest winners and losers: did Dallas make the right choice with Azzi Fudd? What’s the strategy behind the Mystics’ six picks? And was Golden State’s trade of Flau’jae Johnson to Seattle a smart move? The crew also talks team fit, including who’s primed to get minutes right away.

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Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd with No. 1 pick of 2026 WNBA Draft by Chantel Jennings and Sabreena Merchant

Grading every 2026 WNBA first-round draft pick from Azzi Fudd to Lauren Betts by Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings

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Chantel and Sabreena break down the massive impact of the college basketball transfer portal, where more than 1,200 Division I players have entered their names. But where will Audi Crooks go? Can South Carolina Gamecocks land Kymora Johnson? And how will the UCLA Bruins approach the portal? The duo also discuss how coaches are adapting to this new reality and examine which programs are feeling the greatest impact.

We close out with predictions for who will go No. 1 in the WNBA Draft.

REFERENCES:

Virginia, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton part ways after ending 8-year NCAA Tournament drought by Grace Raynor

Virginia hires Richmond’s Aaron Roussell as new women’s basketball coach by Sabreena Merchant

Eight Tennessee women’s basketball players are transferring. None are returning by Rebecca Tauber

Women’s basketball portal rankings: With more than 1,000 names in, who can make the most impact? by Chantel Jennings

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Huge WNBA trade news! Zena and Layshia kick things off with the blockbuster trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, breaking down how she’ll fit with the team.

From there, the duo dives into the Washington Mystics’ recent changes, including the departure of GM Jamila Wideman over strategic differences, with head coach Sydney Johnson stepping in to take on GM responsibilities as well.

With the WNBA Draft coming up next week, Zena and Layshia break down which players boosted their stock during the tournament and which ones left lingering questions. They also highlight the lack of a clear favorite for the number one pick, putting players like Lauren Betts, Olivia Miles, and Azzi Fudd in the mix for number one.

They wrap it all up with a fun round of “Match That Player.”

REFERENCES:

Chicago Sky trade Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream for 2 first-round picks by Sabreena Merchant

Angel Reese’s trade another example of Chicago Sky’s inability to hold onto stars by Shakeia Taylor

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-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings

-Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac

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