A historic Awa Fam equals Pau Gasol after being chosen as the 3rd pick in the WNBA Draft

Awa Fam is now part of the history of Spanish basketball, just like Pau Gasol, who was also selected in 2003 as the third pick in the NBA Draft. The Spanish center was chosen as the number 3 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm, confirming her emergence as one of the great promises of international basketball.

The Seattle franchise bet on the talent of the player developed at Valencia Basket, highlighting her potential and experience despite her youth. "We are delighted to welcome Awa to Seattle," said general manager Talisa Rhea. "We have been following her development as one of the most dynamic young talents in the world for some time. She has already gained valuable professional experience internationally and has enormous potential. She will be an important part of our future."

Hails from Valencia Basket

Fam arrived at Valencia Basket in December 2021 at just 15 years old, becoming the youngest player in the history of the club. During the 2025-26 season, she played 39 games between the EuroLeague and the Liga Femenina Endesa, averaging 8.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game. Her best performance came on October 16, 2025, against Fenerbahçe, with 17 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Standing at 1.93 meters tall, the center has also been a regular in the youth categories of the Spanish national team. In four years, she competed in six tournaments, with her notable performance at the U16 European Championship in 2022, averaging 13.1 points and 10.1 rebounds. Additionally, she has already featured in the senior national team for two years, averaging 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in three competitions.

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