Watkins expected to be No. 1 WNBA draft pick, but lottery still needs to be held

JuJu Watkins is anticipated to be the top pick in the upcoming 2027 WNBA Draft, although the draft lottery has yet to take place. As the college basketball season begins, attention is focused on Watkins, a guard for the USC Trojans, who missed the previous season due to an ACL injury sustained during the NCAA tournament. If she can return to her earlier form, she is expected to be the first selection.

The WNBA has not yet disclosed the specifics of the draft lottery, but teams will receive odds based on their performance over the past two seasons. The Houston Comets and the Toronto Tempo are tied for the best odds, with the Comets receiving the tiebreaker. The Comets' selection of Watkins would be significant, as she could become the new face of the franchise, reminiscent of former USC star Cynthia Cooper, who was instrumental in the team's early success.