Option 2: Lauren Betts (The Anchor Play) If Dallas wants to build a traditional contender, Betts is the pick. The Wings have arguably lacked a true, dominant defensive anchor and Betts solves that problem instantly. A Bueckers-Betts pick-and-roll would be devastatingly simple and effective—a classic pairing that gives the team structure and reliability on both ends.

• The Vibe: A balanced, inside-out juggernaut built for the future.

• The Risk: Offensive versatility and modern fit. Betts is a throwback center who operates almost exclusively in the paint. In a league trending toward “five-out” spacing, her lack of shooting range risks clogging the driving lanes for Paige Bueckers. Unless she develops a reliable jumper to stretch the floor, her presence could limit the team’s tactical flexibility, forcing Dallas into a slower, more predictable style of play.

Option 3: Awa Fam (The Modern Upside Play) This is the swing for the fences. Selecting Fam signals that Dallas isn’t just trying to win now, but trying to build for the future with a modern, positionless identity. The 19-year-old Spanish phenom is already holding her own against seasoned pros in the EuroLeague with Valencia Basket, showcasing a blend of size (6’4″), mobility, and passing vision that is rare for a center. It might require more patience than drafting Betts, but a frontcourt that can switch 1-through-5 and space the floor could revolutionize how the Wings play.

• The Vibe: A fast-paced lineup that prioritizes length and versatility over traditional roles.

• The Risk: The developmental timeline. Fam is arguably the rawest of the top prospects. While she is already playing professionally, she is still a teenager who will need time to adjust to the physicality and speed of the WNBA. Dallas, having just endured a lottery season, might not have the patience for a “project” when they have Bueckers ready to win now. Drafting Fam requires a commitment to development compared to a more “pro-ready” pick.

Option 4: Olivia Miles (The “Double Engine” Play) Drafting Miles would be a bold declaration that you can never have too much playmaking. Putting the ball in Miles’ hands would allow Bueckers to operate more as a pure scorer, hunting her shot off screens while Miles orchestrates the offense. A Miles-Bueckers pairing would arguably be the most fun backcourt in the league.

• The Vibe: “Showtime” pace. A relentless transition attack fueled by two elite passers.

• The Risk: Diminishing returns and defensive fit. Both Miles and Bueckers are at their best with the ball in their hands. While Bueckers can play off-ball, relegating her to a secondary playmaker role might neutralize some of her value. Defensively, a backcourt of Miles and Bueckers (plus potentially Arike Ogunbowale) lacks size and point-of-attack resistance. They would be electric offensively but could struggle to contain powerful guards or switch effectively, putting immense pressure on their frontcourt to clean up mistakes.