Standing at an imposing 6’7″, UCLA’s Lauren Betts has established herself as the consensus projected number one pick for 2026. Her dominant presence in the paint, combined with elite rim protection skills, makes her the rare traditional center who remains highly coveted despite the modern game’s emphasis on spacing and versatility.
Miles made the strategic decision to return to college basketball and transfer to TCU despite being projected as a high draft pick the previous year. Her elite playmaking abilities are expected to flourish in TCU’s spread pick-and-roll system, which could potentially solidify her status as one of the premier guard prospects.
After leading women’s college basketball in scoring, Ta’Niya Latson transferred to South Carolina to play under legendary coach Dawn Staley. Despite concerns about her size, Latson’s exceptional ability to create her own shot and finish around the basket makes her an interesting prospect.
LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson contemplated an early leap to the professional ranks but opted to return for her senior season with championship aspirations. The big guard’s consistent improvement throughout her collegiate career in Baton Rouge suggests her best basketball may still be ahead.
UConn’s Azzi Fudd has never had her talent questioned. After returning from a torn ACL to help lead UConn to a national championship and earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, Fudd enters her fifth season in Storrs with renewed promise.