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WNBA Draft LIVE π Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 + Top 5 Picks Reaction | Chiney Today
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Chiney Ogwumike is LIVE from New York with instant reactions to the 2026 WNBA Draft π
From the moment Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings to the biggest surprises, fits, and storylines of the night, Chiney breaks it all down in real timeβright from the floor of the draft.
Joined by WNBA MVP and champion Nneka Ogwumike and comedian Sarah Tiana, this episode captures the energy, emotion, and chaos of draft night as it happens.
π WNBA Draft 2026 Breakdown:
Azzi Fudd selected No. 1 overall to Dallas
Olivia Miles to the Minnesota Lynx and her long-term upside
Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics loading up with young talent
Early player comps for the top picks
What this rookie class means for the future of the WNBA
Plus behind-the-scenes moments, live reactions, and why this draft feels like a turning point for the league.
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Time Codes:
-0:00 Intro
-0:51 Welcome to the show Nneka!
-3:17 The advice for the incoming class of rookies
-4:59 Nneka talks about returning to the Sparks
-6:04 Nneka almost chose another path over hooping
-6:52 The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd 1st overall!
-11:02 The Minnesota Lynx selected Olivia Miles 2nd overall!
-13:52 The Seattle Storm selected Awa Fam 3rd overall!
-15:14 The Washington Mystics selected Lauren Betts 4th overall!
-16:57 The Chicago Sky selected Gabriela Jaquez 5th overall!
-18:10 Pro comps for the top 5 players selected
-20:41 Comedian Sarah Tiana joins the show!
-24:00 Goodbye
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