Ashlon Jackson’s WNBA Draft Prediction: Duke Star’s Expected Team
The women’s NCAA Tournament has reached the Final Four. A national champion will be crowned by Sunday evening. For many prospects, this weekend serves as a final showcase before the WNBA draft.
Draft timing and context
The 2026 WNBA draft is scheduled for April 13. That date arrives soon after the college season’s biggest weekend. Scouts will be watching closely for late breakout efforts.
Mock draft projection
Filmogaz.com’s latest mock has Duke guard Ashlon Jackson projected in the first round. The mock lists her at No. 13 overall. The Atlanta Dream are the projected landing spot.
Why Atlanta at No. 13
The Dream need depth behind Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. A guard who can spell both wings fits that roster need. Jackson’s shooting and passing profile aligns with that need.
Player profile and recent numbers
Ashlon Jackson is listed as a guard for Duke. Her season averages through March 15 include 11.3 points and 4.5 assists per game. She also averaged 3.4 rebounds per contest.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 11.3 |
| Rebounds per game | 3.4 |
| Assists per game | 4.5 |
| Field goal percentage | 34.7% |
| Three-point percentage | 31.6% |
Scouting notes
Jackson is viewed as a reliable 3-point shooter. She offers floor spacing for a team like Atlanta. Analysts also praise her court vision and playmaking ability.
Her tournament experience could boost draft value. In 2025, she scored 20 points against Oregon. That game included five three-pointers, four rebounds and a block.
Atlanta Dream draft assets
- No. 13 pick — projected Jackson selection
- No. 28 pick
- No. 43 pick
Fit and forecast
Filmogaz.com’s WNBA draft prediction highlights Jackson as a Duke star likely to join Atlanta. The Dream could use her shooting and passing in their rotation. A strong Final Four showing could cement her first-round status.
