2025 WNBA Mock Draft

The 2025 WNBA Draft is finally here, which means that we get my Mock Draft!  One year after a loaded draft, most draft-eligible stars returned to school for another year (likely to see what the salary structure looks like after the next collective bargaining agreement), so we have a bit of a weaker draft.  There are two players who have star upside (the top two picks) and another who I think has a chance of becoming an All-Star. 

As I do with all my mock drafts, these are an aggregate of several other drafts, and do not reflect my order.  The first round considers team needs as well as the order; I did not do this for the second or third rounds because most players after the first round are selected for training camp and then don’t make the roster.

With the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, there are now 13 picks in each round, with the exception of the first round; Las Vegas was stripped of their first round pick for violating league rules.

 

1:  Dallas Wings:  Paige Bueckers (I)

UConn, PG/SG, 5’11, RS Sr

Style comparison:  Jackie Young if she was as aggressive as a primary option

At this point, the biggest surprise in the draft would be if Bueckers is not the number one pick.  She can pretty much do it all on the basketball court, especially on offense, where she is an amazing scorer, shooter, and playmaker (that’s why I keep thinking about Jackie Young with the style, though I think Bueckers will be more of a primary option).  On top of all of that, she is incredibly competitive, has a high IQ, and is reportedly an amazing teammate and person.  There really aren’t many weaknesses in her game, but the two that I can think of are the fact that she has an injury riddled college career and that she isn’t an elite athlete (though she is a good athlete and doesn’t rely on athleticism in her playing style).  I think the athleticism makes me wonder how ready she is defensively as a rookie, though I think her IQ can offset issues pretty quickly.  I think she’ll be a top-2 player in this draft, but she should still be considered a success if she is an All-Star in the league.

 

2:  Seattle Storm:  Dominique Malonga (I)

France, PF/C, 6’6, 19

Style comparison:  Jonquel Jones

In this draft process, Malonga went from being considered a nice complimentary prize to the team who missed out on the top pick to being a player that many teams have expressed interest in trading up for.  She is incredibly athletic and has an amazing skillset for her size and age; she has upside as a playmaker, shot blocker, shooter, and defender.  She is also really mobile and a great driver, which makes it even more difficult to stop her.  The weaknesses largely come from her being a bit raw since she is still only 19; she is still chaotic with the ball, inconsistent defensively, and has a streaky jumper.  The upside is so intriguing due to the skillset and athleticism; if she fully develops, she could easily be an All-Star (and potentially more).

 

3:  Washington Mystics:  Sonia Citron (I)

Notre Dame, SG/SF, 6’1, Sr

Style comparison:  Cecilia Zandalasini

While I think the top two picks are set in stone, the draft starts here and can go a number of directions.  Citron has been very popular in WNBA Draft circles due to her all-around talent.  She really has a lot of things that she can do well, including shooting, being a secondary playmaker, and rebounding; while there is a concern that these types of players can struggle due to not having one skill to fall back on, I think that she is a good enough shooter that this shouldn’t be an issue.  The biggest thing that will limit her upside is that she isn’t an elite athlete, which could play a role in her defense, finishing, and rebounding initially.  I don’t think she will be a star player by any means, especially with her skillset and lack of her athleticism, but I think she could play a big role for a team.  I also do want to emphasize that the comparison of Zandalasini might sound like a slight due to her only playing around 15 MPG last year, but I think Zandalasini could play a bigger on a team when given the chance (like she will in Golden State).

Washington is in a situation where they are clearly rebuilding and have 3 of the top-6 picks, but happen to end up with this in a draft with only a couple options that everyone seems excited about.  If they keep this pick, Citron might feel like a disappointment for fans who tuned in for the first time last season and saw several high-level options, but she can help a team at any stage due to her IQ, competitiveness, and skillset.

 

4:  Washington Mystics:  Kiki Iriafen (I)

USC, PF/C, 6’3, Sr

Style comparison:  Brianna Turner with some of Aaliyah Edwards’ offensive game

While I am not as high on Iriafen as some people are (with some fans wondering if she could go as high as second), I still think she has some interesting tools.  To me, the biggest thing that will allow her to get opportunities is her athleticism, which has allowed her to demonstrate defensive versatility and finishing ability.  She also is a good rebounder, has shown stretches of good defense, and has some shooting upside (though that is still developing).  I think her biggest weaknesses offensively are her passing and playmaking; while she has shown glimpses of passing, I think the decision making of when to pass isn’t there.  Some other weaknesses are that the jumper is very raw and that she favors the midrange more than I would like.  I could see her struggling her first couple years in the league, but I still think she will develop into a starting level player.

As mentioned prior, Washington is in a rebuilding stage.  If they keep this pick (I think it’ll be interesting to see what happens with it), Iriafen is an interesting selection due to the athleticism.  Even though the fit might be clunky with Edwards also on the team (I swear I wasn’t thinking of that when I made the comparison I did), a team in their situation should take the best player available, and some teams could think that Iriafen could be that.

 

5:  Golden State Valkyries:  Aneesah Morrow (I)

LSU, PF, 6’1, Sr

Style comparison:  Smaller Monique Billings

I don’t fully understand why so many mock drafts are as high as they are on Morrow, with some even having her as high as third; I understand that she was a star in college, but you have to consider how she’ll be in the W.  The biggest things that I would point to in terms of why she could make it are her competitiveness, athleticism, and defensive IQ; she also has shown some shooting upside, though that might take a couple years at the minimum.  That said, there are some serious concerns that I have, with the biggest one being that she is small for her position; I think this could outweigh some of the traits that she demonstrated in college and would force her to change her playing style.  Beyond that, she isn’t a good shooter at this time, doesn’t have the strongest paint presence, isn’t the most efficient scorer, and is not good on-ball.  Ultimately, I question if she is talented enough to outweight the negatives in her game.  I think she’ll still be a high energy player off the bench, but I don’t think she should be drafted this high.

Golden State’s odd expansion draft selections indicate that they like international players and competitive players, so I’d expect they’ll fulfill one of those with this pick, as both should be options.  Morrow fits the high energy bill, which will definitely help the culture.

 

6:  Washington Mystics:  Shyanne Sellers (I)

Maryland, PG/SG, 6’2, Sr

Style comparison:  Less athletic Chelsea Gray

Sellers is one of my favorite players in this class, and I don’t really get why a lot of mock drafts have her behind some of the players ahead of her.  I think the most raved about skills with her are her size and physicality, which she has utilized extremely well when posting up.  She is also very confident and has shown major improvement with her 3-point shot, which always had potential.  Right now, her biggest weaknesses are that she struggles finishing inside the arc, she isn’t the best athlete, her shot selection can be errant at times, and her defensive consistency isn’t great when she is a primary focus on offense.  That said, I view her weaknesses in a similar way to how I viewed Jaylon Tyson in last year’s NBA Draft (I wasn’t worried about his handle and finishing ability since he wouldn’t do that in the NBA much), because her defense won’t be an issue since she likely won’t be the primary option for a team, and her finishing from 2 will likely improve when there’s less attention on her.  I understand that people might not view her as positively if they are thinking of the role she played at Maryland, but they have to think of her in the role she’ll play in the W, not in the role she played in college.  While I think there is a slim chance that she could have All-Star potential, I think she will be a starting level guard.

I expect that Washington will either move this pick or select an international player because three rookies on the roster is a lot.  That said, Sellers will be a great player for a rebuild if they keep her due to her size and playmaking.  Even though Washington doesn’t have any stars at the moment, she will be great to complement them on both ends in my opinion.

 

7:  Connecticut Sun:  Te-Hina Paopao (I)

South Carolina, SG/PG, 5’9, RS Sr

Style comparison:  Veronica Burton with more playmaking

Paopao has been consistent throughout her college career, though she is coming off the season where she played the least.  The things that I expect most teams will like about her is that she is that she is competitive, has a high IQ, and is a good decision maker.  On top of that, she is also a good shooter and has the ability to play on and off the ball, allowing for more versatility.  In general, her upside is limited because she isn’t an elite athlete, can be passive offensively, and isn’t aggressive in the paint; I do not foresee her being someone where a coach would draw a play for.  Ultimately, there’s nothing wrong with drafting a player who has a low upside and high floor, especially in this draft class.

This year will likely be the first year of a rebuild in Connecticut, considering their entire starting lineup from last year is gone and there isn’t much in established talent in their prime to show.  While I would Connecticut to take a massive swing with one of their two picks and take a high upside player no matter the floor, Paopao is a nice player to have when either rebuilding or competing.  With a thinner draft this year, they can try to get a good pick next year and go for the home run swing then.

 

8:  Connecticut Sun:  Saniya Rivers (I)

NC State, SG/SF, 6’1, Sr

Style comparison:  Something in between Nia Coffey with more playmaking and bigger Brittney Sykes

There are a few instances where a player is one of the best in a draft on defense and are horrible offensively, but there are few that could rival Rivers.  I think she could be the best defender in the draft, as she has such a high IQ, great size, amazing athleticism, and is really versatile and I think could guard any position in a pinch (though 1-3 would be her specialty).  I also think she is a good rebounder and underrated playmaker, the latter of which could be essential in finding a role on offense.  All the issues with her are at the offensive end, as I consider her to be a non-factor off the ball.  She is a bad shooter, inconsistent scorer, bad free throw shooter, and cannot consistently get to the line.  I think her route to a role in the NBA is for her to be more of a playmaker on offense and focus more on playmaking and defense, utilizing Natasha Cloud as a model.  The issue is that it might take a while to get there, and I’m not sure anyone will give her that long of a leash.

As mentioned previously, Connecticut is starting a rebuilt, so they shouldn’t worry about fit at this point in time.  That said, they have previously shown an interest in defense minded players, even if they were not particularly good offensively, especially at scoring.  We’ll see how their philosophy changes with a new head coach, but they could still take her, especially if her skillset reminds them of a smaller and more raw Alyssa Thomas.

 

9:  Los Angeles Sparks:  Georgia Amoore (I)

Kentucky, PG, 5’6, RS Sr

Style comparison:  Pre-injury Moriah Jefferson

There has consistently been a lot of hype surrounding Amoore over the last few years, but I hold reservations about her WNBA role.  She is incredibly competitive, which any player shorter than 5’9 needs if they are going to make it in the league.  She is also a good shooter, playmaker, and has a high basketball IQ.  The most obvious concern is her height, as she will immediately be one of the shortest players in the WNBA.  Additionally, she is a poor defender and has bad shot selection (resulting in some inconsistencies in her jumper).  If she wants to make it in the league, I think the shooting and playmaking will really need to drive her, but I don’t see her being better than a backup.

It is expected that L.A. would like to get another guard, and it makes sense that they would want to get a backup guard (I expect they’ll have Kelsey Plum as their starting point guard and then would start a bunch of wings and forwards alongside Cameron Brink).  At this point in the offseason, their best bet is to select someone in the draft.  I think Amoore makes sense due to her playmaking and shooting.  On top of that, they have Brink who can recover any defensive lapses that Amoore will have (as long as she doesn’t foul them).  My fear is that they bank on Amoore being a star for them, which is a path I think will be difficult to achieve.

 

10:  Chicago Sky:  Hailey Van Lith (I)

TCU, PG, 5’7, RS Sr

Style comparison:  Aari McDonald

I know a lot of people will complain about the player comparison I listed, but (like the one for Amoore) I believe this is more a reflection of the role and style that Van Lith will need to play in the W.  Van Lith really boosted her stock after last season, as she went from someone who was unlikely to be drafted last year to a potential first round pick.  She is incredibly competitive and is especially aggressive as a scorer and as a rebounder.  She also is an underrated playmaker and is improving as a finisher, both of which she will need in order to make it in the W.  I do believe there are some serious concerns, as she is small, a poor defender, reckless with the ball at times, and is inconsistent with her jumper.  I often question how smaller guards will fare, especially when they are not efficient scorers.  I think her road to succeed is as an aggressive bench scorer with some playmaking, which is why I chose McDonald as the comparison.  In general, I’m not high on her and wouldn’t select her in the first round, but there are teams that will like the opportunity to have a backup guard that is competitive.

Since Chicago just signed Courtney Vandersloot, they likely won’t need a starting point guard, as I doubt Vandersloot would have signed there to be a backup.  Many expect Chicago will try to draft a point guard who can start as a backup while learning and developing under Vandersloot.  I think Van Lith could benefit from the guidance that Vandersloot can provide, especially with being more calculated and less reckless with the ball.

 

11:  Chicago Sky:  Ajsa Sivka (I)

Slovenia, SF, 6’2, 19

Style comparison:  Leonie Fiebich with a more all-around game

While I don’t think Sivka has All-Star potential, I think there is absolutely a role in the W for her, especially if she develops as I expect.  She is a versatile player with nice size who already looks like a good defender.  On top of that, she has a nice handle, playmaking upside, and a pretty shot (though it is worth noting that the shot is a bit streaky at this point).  Like the other international prospects in this draft, she is raw and will take a little bit to develop.  She also has some issues with consistency with her shot, attacking the rim, and getting to the line; I think the latter two are due to a lack of confidence at times, which is something to watch.  I think she could develop into a high level starter, which makes her an appealing prospect to develop.

Chicago has made moves that suggest that they are trying to win this season.  The issue is that they likely won’t be able to find anyone in the draft that could give them more than 10 minutes a game.  The good news is that Sivka could likely play a role as a defender and playmaking wing off the bench; if the shot also falls for them, then that will be a good fit in the short term.  In the long term, she could fit alongside their stars with this skillset.

 

12:  Dallas Wings:  Juste Jocyte

Lithuania, PG/SG, 6’2, 19

Style comparison:  Marine Johannes, a touch of Kayla McBride

Like several international players in this class, Jocyte is a bit of a high-risk, high-reward player due to how raw she is.  Right now, Jocyte is a good shooter, is aggressive, and has nice size, all of which allows her to play on and off the ball.  I think there is also playmaking upside there, which would be wild for a 6’2 player.  The biggest issues I think largely relate to how raw she is, as she is inconsistent across the board, is a poor finisher, and doesn’t have the best shot selection.  The biggest question I have is that I’m not sure how athletic she is at this point; if she’s even an average athlete for the W, then she should find a role in the W, especially if she develops as a playmaker.  I am very high on her due to the size, playmaking upside, and untapped potential, though it will take a lot of patience to get there.

Dallas already has the first pick and several players competing for minutes, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they are not interested in giving someone a lot of minutes.  I’m not sure if Jocyte is planning on coming over to the W yet, which would be perfect for Dallas.  If she pans out, they have a big playmaker who can play alongside Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale; at worst, it’s worth the risk.

 

 

13:  Las Vegas Aces:  Aziah James (I)

NC State, SG, 5’9, Sr

James is really competitive, is a strong finisher, competes for rebounds (especially on the defensive end), and almost never fouls while on defense.  That said, she is small for a 2, isn’t a playmaker, and is a very streaky shooter at this point.  I think she will struggle to find a role in the W since she is too small to be a shooting guard and isn’t a good enough playmaker to be a point guard.

 

14:  Dallas Wings:  Sarah Ashlee Barker (I)

Alabama, SG, 6’0, RS Sr

Barker is a skilled all-around player who is has nice size, is versatile, is a good finisher, has nice rebounding chops, and has the upside to be a secondary playmaker.  While she was an amazing college player, the road to the W will be a little tougher, as she isn’t an elite athlete, is an inconsistent shooter and defender, and I don’t think projects to be a better than average shooter.  That said, she’s worth a first-round look in this class.

 

15:  Minnesota Lynx:  Serena Sundell (I)

Kansas State, PG/SG, 6’1, Sr

Sundell has amazing size (I think her size could allow her to play either guard position), is one of the best playmakers in the draft, is a good finisher, has shooting upside, and is a solid defender.  The difficulties she will deal with are that she is not the best athlete, isn’t particularly strong, shies away from contact, and is a streaky shooter at this point in time.  Despite the negatives, I think it’s insane that most mock drafts don’t consider her to be a first round pick.

 

16:  Chicago Sky:  Sedona Prince

TCU, C, 6’7, RS Sr (7^th year)

Prince is one of the more controversial players in this class due to her off-court issues.  She is an excellent rim protector, rebounder, and finisher, has nice size, and there is some playmaking upside; she also has been a strong advocate for gender equality, especially in the NCAA.  The on-court concerns with her are that she is a poor shooter and perimeter defender, as well as the fact that she is old, turning 25 in May.  The biggest issue is that she has been accused of abuse, assault, and sexual assault by multiple women; beyond the moral issues that come up with that for many people (including myself), these will resurface upon being drafted, meaning teams will have to justify this selection.

 

17:  Golden State Valkyries:  Makayla Timpson

Florida State, PF, 6’2, Sr

Timpson is an amazing defender who is able to utilize her athleticism to be a versatile defender; she is also a great finisher and rebounder.  That said, she is a poor shooter and cannot do much on the ball; I also question what her role will be in the WNBA, especially if she is going to be big enough to be the prolific shot blocker that she was in college.

 

18:  Atlanta Dream:  Sania Feagin (I)

South Carolina, PF, 6’3, Sr

Feagin is an interesting player for those who are fans of her and those who aren’t.  On one hand, she is an amazing defender who is versatile and has a high IQ, is a strong finisher, and has shown some shooting upside (though she is a bit raw).  On the other hand, she is incredibly raw for a 22-year-old; she is a poor offensive player, is an underwhelming rebounder for her size, and could have some fouling issues initially in the league (I don’t think this will be a long-term issue though).  I’m a little surprised that she was invited to the draft, and I think it might have been because she played for South Carolina.

 

19:  Indiana Fever:  Anastasiia Kosu

Russia, PF, 6’1, 19

Kosu is another international player who is a high-risk, high-upside type player.  She is an impressive athlete, a good rebounder, has shown upside as a defender (she could be a versatile player), has shown glimpses of a nice basketball IQ, and is a good free throw shooter, which means the shot has potential.  At this time, the biggest thing is that she is incredibly raw, especially with her defense and jumper; I’m also skeptical that she will have any level of playmaking.  I still think it’s worth considering her with a first round pick; in a draft with few players with upside, it might be worth a home run swing.

 

20:  Indiana Fever:  Rayah Marshall

USC, PF/SF, 6’4, Sr

Marshall has the chance to be the best defender drafted in the second round (and among the best in the draft), as she is not only skilled, but also versatile and could probably guard several positions; she also is a great rebounder, has playmaking upside, and is a low maintenance player.  The big issue is her offense, as she cannot shoot or finish and never gets to the line; I actually believe she can remain totally unguarded at points during the game.  If she improves her playmaking, she might be able to do enough to remain on the court.

 

21:  Los Angeles Sparks:  Maddy Westbeld

Notre Dame, PF, 6’3, RS Sr

Selecting Westbeld is a bit of a risk if the goal is for her to make a roster (that’s not always the goal in the second round).  Prior to her injury, she was a proven stretch-4 who provided versatility, shooting upside, rebounding, and defensive ability.  That said, she was horrible last season after her injury and didn’t look like a WNBA player; she also wasn’t the most consistent finisher prior to her injury.  Hopefully the impact of the injuries isn’t long-term.

 

22:  Chicago Sky:  JJ Quinerly

West Virginia, SG, 5’8, Sr

Quinerly is an interesting prospect because her best skillset in college might have been her defense despite being undersized since she is great at getting steals while it doesn’t feel like she’s taking major risks; she is also a competitive scorer, a good ball handler, is adept at getting to the line, and has upside as a playmaker.  That said, she is small, has poor shot selection, has a streaky jumper, turns the ball over a good amount, and will likely have trouble finishing in the league initially.  I think her path forward would be to transition to a point guard; I think there’s upside.

 

23:  Washington Mystics:  Emily Ryan

Iowa State, PG, 5’11, RS Sr

Ryan is a great playmaker and shooter, has a high basketball IQ, has good size, and projects to have defensive versatility with defending both guard positions.  Some things that could hold her back are that she isn’t the best athlete, struggles with both finishing in the paint and getting to the line, and, while improving, is still reckless with turning the ball over.  Even with those, I would seriously consider selecting her at the end of the first round.

 

24:  Minnesota Lynx:  Lucy Olsen

Oregon, PG, 5’10, Sr

Olsen is an aggressive scorer who appears competitive, looks to be a solid shooter (though the jumper is a bit inconsistent), and is a good passer.  Some things to watch out for are her finishing ability, defense, and off-ball skill.

 

25:  Connecticut Sun:  Shayeann Day-Wilson

Duke, PG, 5’6, Sr

Day-Willson is an aggressive offensive player when given a loose leash, is a solid playmaker, competes defensively, and showed glimpses of what she could do at Duke and Miami.  That said, she is coming off a horrible year at LSU (she only had two good years out of her 4), is small, isn’t a good shooter, and isn’t good off the ball.  Unfortunately, I think it will be tough for her to last in the league.

 

 

26:  Seattle Storm:  Alexis Markowski

Nebraska, C/PF, 6’2, Sr

 

27:  Dallas Wings:  Sara Puckett

Tennessee, SG/SF, 6’2, Sr

 

28:  Los Angeles Sparks:  Liatu King

Notre Dame, SF, 6’0, Sr

 

29:  Seattle Storm:  Sammie Puisis

USF, SG, 6’1, RS Sr (6^th year)

 

30:  Golden State Valkyries:  Zaay Green

Alabama, PG/SG, 6’2, RS Sr (7^th year)

 

31:  Dallas Wings:  Diamond Johnson

Norfolk State, PG, 5’5, RS Sr

 

32:  Washington Mystics:  Annika Soltau

Germany, PF, 6’4, 19

 

33:  Indiana Fever:  DeYona Gaston

Auburn, PF, 6’2, RS Sr

 

34:  Seattle Storm:  Talia von Oelhoffen

Oregon State, PG/SG, 5’11, RS Sr

 

35:  Las Vegas Aces:  Lea Bartelme

Slovenia, PG, 5’10, 19

 

36:  Atlanta Dream:  Madison Scott (I)

Mississippi, SF/PF, 6’3, RS Sr

Note that she could be going higher than I project, as she reportedly received an invitation to the draft.

 

37:  Minnesota Lynx:  Matilda Ekh

Michigan State, SG/SF, 6’0, Sr

 

38:  New York Liberty:  Yvonne Ejim

Gonzaga, SF, 6’1, RS Sr

 

10 Others that could be drafted:

·        Aaronette Vonleh:  Baylor, C, 6’3, Sr

·        Katelyn Young:  Murray State, SF, 6’1, RS Sr

·        Kendall Bostic:  Illinois, PF, 6’2, RS Sr

·        Ja’Leah Williams:  Miami, PG/SG, 5’9, Sr

·        Grace Larkins:  South Dakota State, PG, 5’9, Sr

·        Destiny Adams:  Rutgers, SG, 6’3, Sr

·        Marine Dursus:  France, SG, 5’9, 19

·        Maria Gakden:  UNC, PF/C, 6’3, Sr

·        Deja Kelly:  Oregon, PG, 5’8, RS Sr

·        Alyssa Ustby:  UNC, SG, 6’1, RS Sr

 

Bonus:  My top-12

Last year, I began to include my top players in the draft.  I opted to include my first round picks this year.  Like everyone, I have biases; for example, I am not a fan of smaller guards (sorry, Georgia Amoore and Hailey Van Lith) and I love big playmakers and versatility.  These are all subject to change.

 

1:  Paige Bueckers

Bueckers can do it all offensively and has a high IQ.  These, coupled with her competitiveness, make stardom a clear possibility.

 

2:  Dominique Malonga

Malonga will be one of the tallest players who also has a skillset that would be amazing for someone who is 6’3.  Unless she is more raw than everyone expects, I think she will be an All-Star level player in the league; the ceiling is so high.

 

3:  Shyanne Sellers

I think Sellers has the highest upside out of the remaining players (I think there’s a slim chance she could be an All-Star, though I think high level starter is more likely), and she also has a high floor since her weaknesses should be limited when not the primary focus in the W.

 

4:  Kiki Iriafen

While I’m not totally sold on her fit in the W, I think she can play a role without much development due to her athleticism and defensive upside.  If the shot develops as well, even better.

 

5:  Juste Jocyte

I get that she’s a project, but in a draft where there is limited upside, it’s worth taking a swing at a high-upside player, especially one who can be a big playmaker.  At worst, I wouldn’t feel too bad if she doesn’t pan out since I don’t think a lot of players in this draft will make it (though I hope I’m wrong).

 

6:  Ajsa Sivka

While she is raw and there are issues with consistency and confidence, she has so many tools that she can fall back on, which is especially valuable for a player as young as she is.  I think she will be a starting level player, which is more than many in this draft.

 

7:  Sonia Citron

I’m not usually the biggest fan of players who are do-it-all type players since they often struggle to find a role when one of their skills isn’t working, but I think she will be able to buck that trend, especially since she is a good shooter.

 

8:  Serena Sundell

I understand concerns about the athleticism and finishing (which is why I have her only at 8^th), but she is one of the best playmakers in the class and is big enough to play alongside an undersized guard.  In a draft where there aren’t many players with starter upside, this is the lowest I can put her.

 

9:  Te-Hina Paopao

While I’m lower on her upside, I can’t deny that she should be able to have an impact for a team.  Her versatility, competitiveness, and IQ will likely make her be drafted early.

 

10:  Sara Ashley Barker

While I don’t see her being better than a role player in the W, the fact that she is skilled at enough things make her worth a shot in this draft.

 

11:  Aneesah Morrow

While I’m low on her, you could do worse than someone who I expect will be a high energy defender off the bench in this draft.  If she can adapt to the league, then you might have a starter, though I’m pessimistic about that one.

 

12:  Saniyah Rivers

I think it will be tough to reach this point, but I could see her being a starter if the playmaking develops into a point guard level skillset.  Even if she’s 70% of what Natasha Cloud is, she’s good enough defensively that she can find a role if given the chance.

 

I also considered Annika Soltau, Anastasiia Kosu, Lea Bartelme, Emily Ryan, Diamond Johnson

 

 

Who do you like in this draft?  Any picks you disagree with me about?  Let me know in the comments!