The WNBA has officially announced its 2026 All-Rookie Team, recognizing six players who made an immediate impact during their first professional season. The league revealed its selections Wednesday, with Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd and Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson highlighting an impressive rookie class. Joining them are Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor, Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier.
While the All-Rookie Team traditionally features five players, this year's group includes six after Rice and Astier finished tied in the voting. The unusual result allows both players to receive recognition following productive debut seasons. Miles headlines the group after establishing herself as one of the league's most exciting young players.
Selected third overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles quickly became a key contributor for Minnesota, averaging 19.8 points, six assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Her impressive production helped the Lynx finish with the league's best regular-season record, while she also earned Rookie of the Month honors throughout the season. Miles' ability to score, facilitate and control the pace of games made her one of the most impactful first-year players in the WNBA and even earned her the second most MVP votes in the league.
Fudd also earned recognition despite having her season cut short by injury. The Wings selected the former UConn standout with the No. 1 overall pick, and she quickly demonstrated the shooting ability that made her one of the most highly regarded prospects in the draft. Fudd averaged 13.1 points while shooting 39.7% from three-point range across 30 appearances.
She also averaged 1.7 steals per game before a knee injury ended her season prematurely. Meanwhile, Johnson put together one of the most impressive all-around rookie campaigns in league history. The former LSU star started all 42 games she played for Seattle, averaging 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Johnson also became the first rookie in WNBA history to record at least 600 points, 200 rebounds, 100 assists, 50 steals and 28 blocks in a single season. Her production helped establish her as an important part of Seattle's future. Taylor's selection represents another remarkable storyline from this year's rookie class.
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