After the NCAA tournament, the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13 is the next big thing in line. And Cameron Brink found it too tough to say who would be the No. 1 pick this year out of Lauen Betts and Azzi Fudd.

On April 8, an X update from Run It Back displayed Brink failing to provide a definite answer to whether Betts could replace the widely regarded No. 1 pick contender, Fudd, and surprise some people. The 24-year-old did not choose her former Stanford teammate, Betts, nor did she pick the UConn stalwart, Fudd.

Brinks answered, "I mean, I think she [Betts] is a phenomenal player, and I think Azzi is as well, and that's why I'm not jealous of those people in those rooms that have to make those tough decisions." Quite apparently, she is happy that electing the No. 1 draft pick isn't her official responsibility.

Brinks continued, "But I admire them both a lot. I just wish them the best of luck. It's exciting. I'm very excited to see what happens during the draft."

Well, the conversation about Betts replacing Fudd as the No. 1 draft pick isn't an ambiguous one. The Bruins center raised her draft stock with a strong NCAA tournament run that ended in a national championship.

She is also one of six Bruins seniors expected to be picked. After all, the 22-year-old was highly efficient, shooting over 60% in all six games and averaging 68.8% overall. She also put up 21 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game, earning Most Outstanding Player honors.

On the other hand, Azzi Fudd could still go No. 1, especially after being named Most Outstanding Player at the 2025 Final Four, though her recent tournament form was less consistent.

After scoring a career-high 34 points with eight three-pointers in the second round, Fudd managed just 31 points on 12-of-39 shooting in her last three games, including 3-of-15 for eight points in UConn’s semifinal loss to South Carolina Gamecocks.

With draft talks gaining momentum, a new clip has sparked discussions about which WNBA franchise Betts might join.

Lauren Betts Hints at the Franchise for Which She Might Make Her WNBA Debut

Before the UCLA Bruins beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to win their first national title, a viral fan moment revealed where Lauren Betts might land next, given that she is set to make her WNBA debut this year.

While Betts was interacting with fans, one of them shouted, "I will love you when you get to the Lynx," and Betts quickly replied, "I'd love that." Interestingly, if that scenario plays out, it could work out well for everyone involved...

Well, the Minnesota Lynx hold the No. 2 pick in the April 13 draft after a 2024 trade with the Chicago Sky, and despite that, they are not rebuilding, having finished as the No. 1 seed last season. The side also reached the Finals the year before, and has produced players like Napheesa Collier, one of the league’s top names.

Adding Betts could give Minnesota a strong frontcourt duo with great two-way ability, making them even more competitive.

However, who do you think will ultimately become 2026's No. 1 draft pick? Do you have a definite answer, or are you also puzzled like Brink?

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Written by

Sauramita Debbarma

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Souvik Roy