The 2026 women’s NCAA Tournament has concluded after a stellar run for UCLA saw the Bruins cut down the nets. Now the tournament’s biggest stars turn their attention to next week’s WNBA Draft, where they’ll be hoping they did enough to impress scouts at the next level.
It’s a quick turnaround after the biggest weekend in college basketball with the 2026 WNBA draft scheduled to take place on April 13. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens is expected to go in the first round. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the guard’s draft night will play out.
Our draft order factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Gianna Kneepkens 2026 WNBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 10 overall, Indiana Fever
Hall’s Analysis:
Kneepkens ended her college career shooting nearly 50-40-90, which is impressive and rare in today’s college landscape. The UCLA guard’s game isn’t flashy, but it’s often timely. Kneepkens knows how to step into the big moments, as she did in the national championship when she delivered two massive 3-point baskets during an extended Bruins’ run.
Gianna Kneepkens player profile
(all stats as of April 9)
- Position: guard
- Current Team: UCLA
- 12.8 points per game
- 3.1 rebounds per game
- 2.9 assists per game
- 49.3% field goal percentage
- 42.9% three-point field goal percentage
Indiana Fever 2026 draft picks
- No. 10, No. 25 and No. 40
