Awa Fam
College / Club
Valencia Basket
Height
6-4
Position
Center
Age
Country
Spain
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 2: 2nd overall
Pro Comparison
Aliyah Boston
Player Profile
Fam is a plus athlete who moves effortlessly up and down the floor for her size. She has a smooth shooting stroke that extends to the three-point line, making her a dangerous offensive threat. She is also an underrated passer, showing good vision and decision-making when finding cutting teammates.
As she continues to refine her game, her combination of size, skill, and versatility solidifies her status as one of the most promising young prospects in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Notable Teammates
Iyana Martin Carrion (Spain U19)
Draft Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Betts | '25-26 | UCLA | 58.2 | 0.0 | 68.6 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 17.1 |
| 2 | Awa Fam | '25-26 | VAL | 57.1 | 25.0 | 60.0 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Azzi Fudd | '25-26 | UConn | 48.1 | 44.7 | 95.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 17.3 |
Game Analysis
- vs. France (Women’s EuroBasket 2025) – Awa Fam tallied 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks and delivered a clutch basket down the stretch.
- vs. USA (U19 World Cup 2023) – Awa Fam closed out the World Cup final with 11 points and 5 rebounds. [Watch the highlights.]
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FROM SPAIN TO THE BIG APPLE
Where It Started
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