{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/698e7ffb8dc5f2047a85e3ab?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Who’s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft Prediction","description":"<p>Zena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reese’s return to the Rose Basketball Club and the exciting on-court action in the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament.</p><p><br></p><p>From there, they dive into the upcoming WNBA Draft, exploring the rise of international prospects, the potential impact of an expansion draft, and the chance for a historic UCLA presence in this year’s class. They weigh the pros and cons of drafting overseas talent, examine the class’s overall depth, and assess top prospects, breaking down what makes them stand out — and where they still need growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we tell you where to set your screens this weekend.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037012/2026/02/11/angel-reese-unrivaled-rose-sky/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Angel Reese will join Unrivaled for remainder of season, reunite with Rose BC</a> by Sabreena&nbsp;</p><p>Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039088/2026/02/12/wnba-mock-draft-2026-ucla-lauren-betts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA mock draft: Lauren Betts leads five first-round picks from UCLA</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}