How Will The Wings Use the No. 1 Pick?

Dallas snagged the top pick—now the real decisions begin. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena kick things off with the New York Liberty’s set to hire Chris DeMarco as their next head coach, unpacking what it means and the ripple effect it could have on coaching diversity across the league. 

Then they break down one of the season’s best showdowns: UConn vs. Michigan. From there, it’s all WNBA Draft talk—how the lottery works, the top prospects to watch, and the delicate balance between filling immediate needs and betting on long-term upside.

And to close it out, a Thanksgiving twist: pairing our favorite holiday dishes with the players whose games match them best.

REFERENCES: 

Liberty hire Warriors’ assistant Chris DeMarco as franchise’s new coach: Sources by Sabreena Merchant

UConn survives its toughest test after challenge from Michigan by Ben Pickman

Dallas Wings win WNBA Draft Lottery for second straight year: Who will join Paige Bueckers? by Ben Pickman

2026 WNBA mock draft: Who will Dallas Wings take with No. 1 pick? by Sabreena Merchant 

Don't sleep on Michigan: Women's college basketball power rankings by Ben Pickman

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