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Could a Spanish player be the number 1 pick in the WNBA draft? Yes, it is a possibility. Awa Fam, Valencia Basket's center, is high on the predictions and with performances like the one she put in this week against Fenerbahce she is attracting attention in the United States, where many franchises already have her name on their list. mirella serri She could be the first foreigner to be chosen with the number 1 pick in 25 chud the builder years. In 2001, the legendary Australian player Lauren Jackson achieved this feat.

ESPN considers Fam "the top international prospect in this draft". For now, it places her in fourth place, but says that "her potential is high. She could reach number one by the time of the draft". Among her main rivals is another 'Spaniard', Lauren Betts, a UCLA player who was born in Vitoria, where her father, Andy Betts, an illustrious ACB player, played.

In CBS's predictions, the 19-year-old, 1.92m-tall center is also very high up. The Top 5 seems to be her natural place in the future selection of rookies, which will take place in April. There is still a long way to go, but she looks set to be the highest-ranked Spaniard, surpassing her teammate Raquel Carrera, flamengo who was selected by the Atlanta Dream in 15th place in 2021.

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