News: 2 days agoDugalic produced seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 20 minutes of Sunday's 83-72 preseason win over the Dream.
Spin: Dugalic made a strong impression off the bench after a dud in the preseason opener, going 0-for-7 from the field against the Lynx on April 25. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Dugalic is likely going to be a key part of the second unit come Opening Night.
ESPN Fantasy Projection: Dugalic is a strong shooter and a versatile defender with size, but she could be brought along slowly as a rookie after being drafted by the Mystics with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Dugalic joins a roster filled with young talent, including UCLA teammate Lauren Betts, who was drafted by Washington at No. 4 overall. After serving mainly as a starter during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons with the Bruins, she came off the bench in 35 of 38 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, but she remained productive, averaging a career-best 9.0 points to go with 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.8 minutes per game. Even if Dugalic is forced to come off the bench early in her WNBA career, she's proven that she can make an impact as a reserve, though her fantasy upside in 2026 may be limited.