Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda
College / Club
Vanderbilt
Height
6-2
Position
Guard
Age
Country
USA
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 3, Pick 15: 45th overall
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda is a versatile utility wing prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft, utilizing her size and adaptability to fill multiple roles on the floor. This allows her to defend across the lineup, initiate offense, and exploit mismatches inside or out depending on what the team needs.
Notable Teammates
Justine Pissott (Vanderbilt) • Mikayla Blakes (Vanderbilt) • Aubrey Galvan (Vanderbilt) • Rori Harmon (Texas) • Madison Booker (Texas) • Laila Phelia (Texas)
Draft Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Elle Ladine | '25-26 | UW | 39.6 | 31.5 | 78.8 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 9.9 |
| 39 | Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda | '25-26 | VAN | 47.2 | 30.3 | 81.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| 40 | Jalyn Brown | '25-26 | MSU | 51.9 | 41.2 | 72.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 11.1 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Illinois (Mar 24, 2025)
Behind Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda career-high 19 points and Madison Booker’s 20-point afternoon, Texas beat Illinois.
[Read the article.]
In the News
- Mwenentanda embraces the moment
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- Back to Player Directory
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