UCLA made history with six players selected in this WNBA draft, and several teams used that crop to accelerate rebuilds. Washington earned the highest grade after grabbing two Bruins in the lottery, joining a group of young pieces that project to contribute quickly. Below are grades, selections and short evaluations of each team’s haul.
Washington Mystics: A+ Picks — No. 4 Lauren Betts (UCLA, C, 6-7); No. 9 Angela Dugalic (UCLA, PF, 6-4); No. 11 Cotie McMahon (Ole Miss, SF, 6-0); No. 19 Cassandre Prosper (Notre Dame, SG, 6-3); No. 30 Darianna Littlepage-Buggs (Baylor, PF, 6-1); No. 34 Rori Harmon (Texas, PG, 5-6) Take: Despite front-office turnover, Washington drafted the most players and landed three who should contribute soon. Betts brings face-up scoring and rim protection at center, Dugalic adds a versatile shooting big, and McMahon offers perimeter toughness and scoring from the wing. The collection gives the new staff multiple paths to develop an intriguing young core.
Seattle Storm: A Picks — No. 3 Awa Fam Thiam (Spain, C, 6-4); No. 8 Flau'jae Johnson (LSU, SG, 5-10); No. 14 Taina Mair (Duke, PG, 5-9); No. 39 Grace VanSlooten (Michigan State, PF, 6-3) Take: Fam Thiam is a
