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Indiana Fever Faces Fan Backlash After Drafting Raven Johnson 10th Overall

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Updated Apr 14, 9:08 AM ET

Johnson is coming off a memorable five-year career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, which included two national championships. This is after the Gamecocks suffered a heartbreaking loss to the UCLA Bruins in the national championship game, 51-79. The Fever took to social media to announce Johnson as their 10th pick in the draft.

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Thunder's Cason Wallace drops ‘unbelievable’ Kiki Rice take at 2026 WNBA Draft

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Updated Apr 14, 10:30 AM ET

Kiki Rice was selected sixth overall by the expansion franchise Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA draft, becoming the first draft pick in team history. Rice was among multiple UCLA Bruins stars selected in the first round of the draft, including the likes of Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez. Regardless, she also enjoyed the support […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace drops ‘unbelievable’ Kiki Rice take at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA mock draft: After free agency, new No. 1 pick and other shakeups to our projections

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The WNBA delivered on its promise of a frenzy during the first two days of free agency, with All-Stars moving across the country, contenders reloading and others falling out of that tier. Although no 2026 first-round picks changed hands during the wheeling and dealing, enough player movement has taken place to warrant a reexamination of Monday night's draft, especially at the top. Here is a quick update on the mock draft now that teams have full(er) rosters and more defined needs. 1. Dallas Wing

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A $500,000 payday awaits the No. 1 WNBA pick as the Dallas Wings go on the clock again

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Whoever Dallas chooses at No. 1 will see a huge salary bump her first year thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified last month. Second- and third-round picks will make $270,000 — which is more than the previous maximum salary in the old CBA. The Wings could take guard Azzi Fudd from UConn, Spanish forward Awa Fam Thiam or UCLA center Lauren Betts on Monday night to complement a talented roster led by Bueckers.

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