The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to take place tonight in New York City at The Shed at Hudson Yards. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The draft will also be available live on the ESPN App.
Sixteen top athletes have been invited to attend the draft, showcasing their talents to WNBA teams.
UConn’s Paige Bueckers is widely regarded as the number one pick in the draft. She’s a generational talent with exceptional scoring, playmaking, and leadership abilities. Bueckers averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in college, showcasing her versatility and dominance on the court leading UConn to its 12th National Title. Despite rumors about her potential fit with the team, Bueckers is expected to be selected by the Dallas Wings with the first overall pick. The Wings are rebuilding and desperately need a franchise-changing player, which Bueckers could provide.
1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, Guard, UConn
2. Seattle Storm: Dominique Malonga, Center, France
3. Washington Mystics: Sonia Citron, Guard, Notre Dame
4. Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen, Forward, USC
5. Golden State Valkyries: Aneesah Morrow, Forward, LSU
6. Washington Mystics: Shyanne Sellers, Guard, Maryland
7. Connecticut Sun: Aziaha James, Guard, NC State
8. Connecticut Sun: Ajša Sivka, Forward, Slovenia
9. Los Angeles Sparks: Georgia Amoore, Guard, Kentucky
10. Chicago Sky: Hailey Van Lith, Guard, TCU
11. Chicago Sky (from Minnesota Lynx): Sania Feagin, Forward, South Carolina
12. Dallas Wings: Saniya Rivers, Guard, NC State
The Chicago Sky traded with the Minnesota Lynx and acquired the 11th pick in the draft. This strategic move allows the Sky to add another talented player to their roster.
The WNBA Draft is a crucial event for teams to build their rosters and shape their futures. This will be the Golden State Valkyrie first ever draft. As an expansion team it will be crucial to find a centerpiece to build the future of their franchise around.
The 2025 WNBA Draft promises to be an exciting event, with top prospects like Paige Bueckers, Georgia Amoore, Dominique Malonga, and Hailey Van Lith shaping the future of women’s basketball. As teams select their new players, fans will be eagerly watching to see how their favorite teams will fare in the upcoming season.
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