2027 WNBA Mock Draft
3-Round Projections

**Last updated on September 14, 2026

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While it lacks the depth of 2026, the upside here rests on a few international prospects and dynamic playmakers like Hannah Hidalgo translating to the pro game.

ROUND 1

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Houston Comets (formerly Connecticut Sun)

High-volume three-level shot-maker with shifty, advanced footwork to create space and finish through contact.
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Washington Mystics

Via Chi Pick Swap

Perimeter defender with lateral speed to pressure ball and generate transition scoring.
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Toronto Tempo

Versatile 6’1″ forward with a lethal mid-range jumper and secondary playmaking ability.
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Seattle Storm

Explosive downhill guard who excels at creating contact and finishing through traffic.
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Portland Fire

Mobile 6’5″ post with soft touch and rim protection, averaging 16.9 ppg and 2.5 blocks per game.
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LA Sparks

6’0″ guard with elite shooting mechanics, shooting 39.3% from deep for her career.
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Phoenix Mercury

Elite perimeter spacer who combines high-volume three-point shooting with secondary playmaking.
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Chicago Sky

via WAS pick swap

Versatile 6’0″ guard with scoring and playmaking ability, leading her team with 16.0 points and 3.6 assists last season.
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New York Liberty

A high-upside prospect for 2027, backed by her recent FIBA U20 MVP honors, relentless motor and physicality.
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Chicago Sky

via ATL trade

Explosive 5’10” guard with a shifty, high-speed handle and the burst to finish at the rim.
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Indiana Fever

Carys Baker combines reliable perimeter shooting with multi-positional defensive toughness.
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Dallas Wings

A World Cup debut that showcased her unmatched size, dropping 13 points against the US.
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Dallas Wings

via LVA trade

6’3″ floor-spacer with a quick-release and a 39.1% career accuracy from three.
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Golden State Valkyries

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Minnesota Lynx

Versatile 6’1″ wing with advanced court vision, averaging 3.2 assists in French pro competition.

JuJu Watkins is the undisputed No. 1 pick, but after that, the rest of the first round blows wide open.

Will the Mystics opt for an electric guard like Hidalgo to fuel their up-tempo attack, or add another dynamic piece in Booker to pair with Citron? Can Nichols serve as the connective glue for a young Storm roster, and will the league’s modern stylistic shift cause unique talents like Zhang and Risacher to slide?

ROUND 2

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Seattle Storm

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Connecticut Sun

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Toronto Tempo

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LA Sparks

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Phoenix Mercury

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Chicago Sky

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Portland Fire

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Dallas Wings

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Washington Mystics

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New York Liberty

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Atlanta Dream

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Las Vegas Aces

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Indiana Fever

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Golden State Valkyries

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Minnesota Lynx

As the mock rolls into the next tier, lottery-bound squads face a projection-versus-production dilemma: roll the dice on the elite physical upside of high-ceiling athletes like Laila Reynolds and Achol Akot, or lean into the steady production of proven commodities like Kymora Johnson, Addy Brown, and Donovyn Hunter?

Meanwhile, playoff-contending rosters must decide whether to target floor-spacing snipers like 6-foot-4 shooter Jordan Wood or chase immediate multi-positional utility.

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Head-to-Head Player Comparison

ROUND 3

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Seattle Storm

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Connecticut Sun

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Toronto Tempo

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LA Sparks

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Phoenix Mercury

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Chicago Sky

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Portland Fire

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Dallas Wings

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Washington Mystics

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New York Liberty

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Atlanta Dream

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Las Vegas Aces

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Indiana Fever

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Golden State Valkyries

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Minnesota Lynx

Top Sleepers

6-2 •
Forward
Louisville
Baker is a versatile frontcourt scorer capable of finishing inside, but her long-term projection hinges on her outside jumper. At 6’2”, her high release and reliable shooting provide a clear, translatable offensive skill set.
6-1 •
Forward
North Carolina
A relentless rebounder with a high motor, Akot consistently plays much bigger than her 6’1” frame. Her physical interior presence and knack for securing extra possessions give her utility as a gritty, rotation player.
6-0 •
Guard
Minnesota
A three-level scorer, Braun can create her own shot off the bounce. Her sharp mechanics and natural scoring instincts make her a constant threat to stretch opposing defenses.
6-1 •
Guard
LSU
Reynolds brings exceptional size and physicality to the backcourt as a versatile, two-way guard with aggressive perimeter defense.