Kiki Rice has risen up draftboards following a standout senior season where she contributed to UCLA's historic 2026 championship run. Standing at 5'11", Rice is an all rounded floor general who possesses a rare level of poise, leadership and scoring versatility and is capable of controlling the game's tempo without needing high usage to be effective.

Rice is an absolute blur running downhill, thriving when she can push the pace and put immediate pressure on a retreating defense. Her scoring arsenal has become increasingly sharp, defined by a lethal mid range game where she is one of the draft's most elite pull up shooters.

The outside jumper remains Rice's most significant swing skill. After spending much of her career as a low to mid 30% shooter from deep, she converted a career best 38% this past season. If this perimeter consistency holds and continues to improve at the next level, Rice has the chance to be a legitimate 3 level scoring threat.

As both a defender and a playmaker, Rice tends to make the right play rather than the flashy one, which is a testament to her high basketball IQ and maturity. Her ability to utilise her high motor and lateral speed to turn back opposing ball handlers makes her a reliable and consistent perimeter defender.

Flau'Jae Johnson is one of the most exciting and dynamic players in this year's class. Standing at 5'10", Johnson is an explosive guard/wing that combines vertical pop and end to end speed with a handle that allows her to fully leverage that physicality in space.

Johnson is able to score efficiently at all three levels. Whether operating out of the pick and roll or creating in isolation, she gets to her spots with ease, using long strides and bursts to create separation. She plays with a natural confidence and flair, capable of breaking defenders down and making difficult shots look routine.

Johnson offers high level defensive upside at the WNBA level. Her athleticism allows her to mirror ball handlers in isolation and navigate screens with ease. Averaging close to a block per game as a guard, Johnson has great timing and verticality to challenge taller opponents on the weakside.

At times, however, Flau'Jae can overcomplicate the game, often overdribbling or predetermining her next move before she gets there. She also needs to clean up her passing and processing as she has a pretty bad assist to turnover ratio. Her low assist to turnover ratio highlights the need for improved processing and cleaner reads, particularly if she's going to take on more on ball responsibility at the next level.

Nell Angloma stands out as one of the most raw and high upside prospects in the 2026 draft class. A product of the elite French basketball pipeline, the 19 year old forward offers a combination of high basketball IQ, physical tools and defensive maturity.

Standing at 6'1" with a long, wiry frame, Angloma's game is defined by disciplined footwork and an advanced understanding of team rotations. She relies on her lateral fluidity and length to wall off driving lanes and contest shots without fouling, positioning her as a player that can switch across multiple positions, making her an ideal fit for modern, positionless defensive schemes.

Offensively, Angloma is a developmental project. She currently leans on her athleticism to finish through contact at the rim and has shown flashes as a developing spot up shooter. However, her overall offensive game lacks polish. To reach her ceiling as a reliable two way starter, she will need to tighten her handle - particularly in controlling downhill drives - and develop a more consistent in between game.