Former Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan was once a top prospect coming into the league. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft out of Mississippi State was one of college basketball’s most feared players and she came into the league hot as a member of the All-Rookie Team in her first season with the Indiana Fever. While she was traded after three seasons to the Wings, her light dimmed in Dallas and she was waived in the middle of the 2025 campaign. With a full offseason coming, McCowan could be in for a fresh start in an expansion draft. Clutch Points contributor Jess Koffie has McCowan going to the Portland Fire with the No. 13 overall pick. “Teaira McCowan introduces Portland a rare combination of size and intimidation. Standing tall with exceptional wingspan, she alters opponents’ approaches to the rim simply by being present. Offensively, McCowan is effective in pick-and-roll finishes, offensive rebounds, and high-percentage post scoring. Her scoring may be role-specific, but the impact is subst
