The WNBA has officially announced its 2026 All-Rookie Team, recognizing six players who made their mark during their first season in the league.
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles leads the group after a historic rookie campaign, while Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson, Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor, Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier round out the list.
Astier and Rice both earned recognition after tying in the voting for the final spot, resulting in a six-player team.
Meet the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team
1. Olivia Miles — Minnesota Lynx
2026 stats: 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Miles enjoyed a spectacular debut, earning WNBA Rookie of the Year honors and finishing second in MVP voting. The No. 2 overall draft pick led all rookies in scoring and assists while establishing a new WNBA rookie single-season scoring record.
2. Azzi Fudd — Dallas Wings
2026 stats: 13.1 points, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft showcased her perimeter shooting and defensive ability. Fudd shot 39.7% from three-point range, led rookies in steals per game and won the WNBA Three-Point Contest. A right knee injury limited her to 30 games.
3. Flau’jae Johnson — Seattle Storm
2026 stats: 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
The former LSU standout delivered an impressive all-around rookie season, starting all 42 games she played. Johnson recorded 626 points, 202 rebounds, 122 assists, 58 steals and 29 blocks, becoming the first player in WNBA history to reach all five of those statistical thresholds in a rookie season.
4. Sydney Taylor — Chicago Sky
2026 stats: 13.6 points and 2.0 assists per game.
Taylor made an impact after entering the league as an undrafted player out of Louisville. She averaged 13.6 points per game and established herself as a clutch performer, becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to record multiple game-winning shots with five seconds or fewer remaining.
5. Kiki Rice — Toronto Tempo
2026 stats: 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Rice made an immediate impression with the expansion Toronto Tempo, contributing as both a scorer and playmaker. The former UCLA guard averaged double figures in scoring while adding rebounding and distribution, demonstrating the versatility that helped her earn All-Rookie recognition.
6. Pauline Astier — New York Liberty
2026 stats: 9.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Astier made her WNBA debut after going undrafted, bringing her professional experience from France to the New York Liberty. She appeared in all 44 games, started 39 and shot 54.6% from the field, providing efficient scoring and reliable playmaking.
Six Rookies, One Honor
The 2026 All-Rookie Team features top draft selections, an undrafted international guard and players who found different paths to success in the WNBA.
Miles established herself as one of the league’s brightest young stars, while Fudd, Johnson, Taylor, Rice and Astier each made compelling cases through their individual contributions.
Who had the best rookie season? Was it Olivia Miles’ record-setting campaign, Flau’jae Johnson’s all-around production, Azzi Fudd’s shooting, or another member of the group?
Join the conversation and share your pick.
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