Azzi Fudd, UCLA, & Flau’jae Johnson Make 30th WNBA Draft Historic + Free Agency Winners
The Women’s Hoops ShowShow Notes
The WNBA offseason is moving FAST - and everything came together on draft night.
We kick things off from the Orange Carpet with the best moments, standout fits, and what it was like being right in the middle of the action.
Then, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down a headline-making draft for Azzi Fudd: 🎉 No. 1 to Dallas 🙌 Reuniting with Paige Bueckers 🪽 What it means for the future of the Wings
We also dive into standout prospects: 🏀 Olivia Miles 🏀 Awa Fam 🏀 Lauren Betts
Plus: UCLA’s historic draft moment and what it says about the next wave of WNBA talent 🚀
And yes, we’re breaking down the biggest shock of the night: The surprise trade involving Flau'jae Johnson the Golden State Valkyries to the Seattle Storm. 😳
Later we zoom out to one of the wildest free agency periods in league history. With a new CBA driving major movement, we hand out superlatives: 🏆 Biggest winner 💼 Most aggressive front office ⛹️♀️ Moves that could define the season
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