The Mystics have made SIX first-round picks in the last two years 🔮
◽️ Sonia Citron
◽️ Kiki Iriafen
◽️ Georgia Amoore
◽️ Lauren Betts
◽️ Angela Dugalić
◽️ Cotie McMahon
Washington also has a first-round swap with the Sky in '27 and has the rights to Chicago's first in '28 along with its own pick.
(DC)LA.
UCLA teammates Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalić were both selected by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
2026 WNBA Draft First Round is complete 💫
Azzi Fudd
Olivia Miles
Awa Fam Thiam
Lauren Betts
Gabriela Jaquez
Kiki Rice
Iyana Martín Carrión
Flau’jae Johnson
Angela Dugalić
Raven Johnson
Cotie McMahon
Nell Angloma
Madina Okot
Taina Mair
Gianna Kneepkens
UCLA sets a record with 5 1st Round Picks
"I wanna say I'm surprised, but I'm not...I just know how talented all my teammates are." - #4 pick Lauren Betts speaks on UCLA's remarkable success in the first round of this years Draft
2026 is the 2nd time in WNBA history a school has 4 players drafted in the first round (top 10, even) of the same draft.
2002 UConn: Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Asjha Jones, Tamika Williams
2026 UCLA: Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalić
Lauren Betts on 3 UCLA players drafted consecutively:
"I mean like I wanna say I'm surprised, but I'm not because I know how talented my teammates are."
With the No. 4 pick of the WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select Lauren Betts!
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Cotie McMahon has been drafted No. 11 overall by the Washington Mystics.
Their three first-round picks: Lauren Betts, Angela Dugalic and Cotie McMahon
And another Bruin is off the board. Angela Dugalic has been drafted No. 9 overall by the Washington Mystics, who also previously drafted Lauren Betts.
That ties a WNBA draft record for the most first-round picks from a single program (with the first round not yet over)
Oh. Didn't not expect Angela Dugalić to go that early -- especially ahead of Gianna Kneepkens.
Dugalić and Lauren Betts together again.
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The national champion is off the board.
With the No. 4 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select Lauren Betts.
Cori Close’s past eight days
April 5: Coached UCLA women to first NCAA basketball title
April 13: Two players selected in top five of WNBA Draft (Lauren Betts 4, Gabriela Jaquez 5)
The Washington Mystics select Lauren Betts with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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Lauren Betts is the 4th overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft. She will join a talented Mystics front court with Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin!
They just keep stockpiling talent in Washington.
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Coach Johnson said Lauren Betts can learn defense from Kiki and Shakira.
Must be two Shakiras. I love her down... but nobody should learn defense from her.
lauren betts from ucla is the mystics pick at #4. great choice.👍🏽
stics are set up for a great next few seasons.
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Last year, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were a true dynamic duo. Georgia Amoore looks to impress when back from injury. The Mystics also have Shakira Austin.
With Lauren Betts, it looks like Washington has a very bright future. Mystics can be a true powerhouse. #WNBADraft
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