Cotie McMahon

Cotie McMahon is a WNBA guard for the Washington Mystics, where she was listed on the official roster as of September 11, 2026. The Mystics selected her in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft with the 11th overall pick. McMahon is listed at 6-foot-0, and the WNBA draft profile identifies her as a forward, reflecting the versatile frontcourt-perimeter role she developed in college.

A Dayton, Ohio, native, McMahon was born May 4, 2003, and attended Centerville High School. She began her college career at Ohio State before spending her final collegiate season at Ole Miss. Her honors include Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023, All-Big Ten First Team recognition in 2024 and 2025, and SEC Newcomer of the Year and All-SEC First Team honors in 2026.

McMahon’s game is built around forceful downhill attacks, cutting and rim running rather than being a conventional post player. The WNBA’s draft analysis characterized her as a hybrid forward-guard who can create pressure with the ball, finish through traffic and contribute as a facilitator. That blend of size, movement and on-ball aggression gives her flexibility across perimeter and forward matchups.