Chicago Sky land UCLA guard in The Athletic’s WNBA mock draft
With the WNBA lockout officially over, the 2026 WNBA Draft is getting close. The Chicago Sky holds the fifth pick in April 13’s draft, and can land an immediate impact player. There is a lot of talent in the NCAA Tournament right now, so we can see some of the future faces of the league. Let’s take a closer look at who the Sky land in this outlet’s mock draft.
The Chicago Sky take Kiki Rice in The Athletic’s WNBA mock draft

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic wrote a 2026 WNBA mock draft. She has the Sky taking UCLA guard Kiki Rice with the fifth pick. Below is what Merchant said about the Sky selecting Rice:
“Perhaps my focus on what Kiki Rice isn’t (a pure point guard) has obscured much of what she does well. The Big Ten tournament was laid bare exactly why Rice is so valuable: she puts pressure on the rim, she’s a willing playmaker and she is genuinely disruptive to opposing ballhandlers. That combination of defense and secondary offensive skills – plus she has good size – should result in a long pro career for Rice. The Sky need a point guard, especially one who knows how to make life easier for bigs, and Rice fits the bill.”
Rice has been having a career season with the Bruins in college basketball as they compete for the NCAA Championship. She is averaging 15.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals while having a 50.0/37.6/89.8 shooting split. Rice could be a welcome addition to the Chicago backcourt.
There are a significant number of players who are free agents as well, so landing a key rookie will be critical. It will be intriguing to see if the Sky would select her when they are on the clock.
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Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-sky-land-ucla-guard-in-the-athletics-wnba-mock-draft/
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