WNBA mock draft: JuJu Watkins opens at projected No. 1
JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker and Hannah Hidalgo are the projected top three picks in ESPN's first mock draft for 2027.
JuJu Watkins: What Happened
ESPN reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker, Hannah Hidalgo. Here is how the report opens:
JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker and Hannah Hidalgo are the projected top three picks in ESPN's first mock draft for 2027.
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It is one of many WNBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: WNBA mock draft: JuJu Watkins opens at projected No. 1
- Who’s involved: JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker, Hannah Hidalgo and ESPN
- League: WNBA
- First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by ESPN
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with JuJu Watkins?
JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker and Hannah Hidalgo are the projected top three picks in ESPN's first mock draft for 2027. ESPN reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Who reported this WNBA story?
ESPN first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related WNBA news.
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