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Six WNBA franchises will discover their draft order this Sunday, with USC sensation JuJu Watkins the headline attraction of the 2027 class.
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The 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery takes place this Sunday, 15 November, with a live broadcast on ESPN kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Six franchises will be sweating it out as the ping-pong balls determine who lands the most coveted pick in women's basketball.
Houston Comets, Toronto Tempo, Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm, Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks all have their fate hanging in the balance - but the odds are far from equal.
Based on cumulative two-year records, the Comets and Tempo sit at the front of the queue, each holding a 32.9 per cent chance of securing the number one overall selection. Washington trail with a 16.1 per cent shot, while Seattle's chances sit at 9.3 per cent. Portland and Los Angeles bring up the rear at 5.2 and 2.4 per cent respectively.
The name on every general manager's lips is JuJu Watkins. The USC guard has returned to collegiate action in electrifying fashion, averaging 24.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 3.7 steals and 1.0 blocks across her opening three games this season.
She's not the only talent in the mix. Texas forward Madison Booker and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo are also generating serious buzz among scouts, making this one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory.
While Watkins meets the WNBA's age eligibility requirements for the 2027 draft, nothing is guaranteed. She retains the option of returning to USC for another year - a move that could further her development and strengthen her growing personal brand. For now, though, every lottery team will be dreaming of pairing their fortunes with hers.
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