2025 WNBA Draft Mock Draft Roundups
Leading up to the 2025 WNBA Draft, we will track which prospects are mocked to each team with selections in the first round.
Chicago Sky 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Chicago Sky selections in some recent mock drafts:
3. Olivia Miles, Notre Dame
If Olivia Miles is available at No. 3., the Chicago Sky better RUN to draft her.
Miles is a lightning bolt who often toys with defenses like it's just another day at the office. She's a threat at all times, and what's worse, she's FAST—really fast.
Her quick thinking is a nightmare for teams because, at any moment, she can score in the paint, dish the ball or make it rain from 3-point range. (Speaking of shots from beyond the arc, Miles is shooting a career-high 44 percent.) Most importantly, the Sky could use another facilitator for its bigs, who struggled to find synergy with the team's backcourt last season.
Miles is a lightning bolt who often toys with defenses like it's just another day at the office. She's a threat at all times, and what's worse, she's FAST—really fast.
Her quick thinking is a nightmare for teams because, at any moment, she can score in the paint, dish the ball or make it rain from 3-point range. (Speaking of shots from beyond the arc, Miles is shooting a career-high 44 percent.) Most importantly, the Sky could use another facilitator for its bigs, who struggled to find synergy with the team's backcourt last season.
10. Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina
When the Sky return to double dip in the first round, they'll be glad they did. Snagging South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao will likely feel like the holidays came early. She's an absolute joy to watch and comes bearing gifts—phenomenal passing, 3-point shooting and defense.
POW. POW. (Sorry, I'll show myself out.)
Paopao has exquisite court vision, which should greatly help a young Sky team. When she's not busy facilitating, she can also create for herself. The senior guard is a stellar 3-point specialist who has averaged 40 percent shooting behind the arc throughout college. Additionally, she's an excellent defender who should thrive under Tyler Marsh.
POW. POW. (Sorry, I'll show myself out.)
Paopao has exquisite court vision, which should greatly help a young Sky team. When she's not busy facilitating, she can also create for herself. The senior guard is a stellar 3-point specialist who has averaged 40 percent shooting behind the arc throughout college. Additionally, she's an excellent defender who should thrive under Tyler Marsh.
3. Sonia Citron, Notre Dame
After drafting Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese last season, the Sky desperately need a guard or wing to pair with them, and are the biggest loser from Miles' rise. If she is indeed off the board, her Notre Dame teammate, Sonia Citron, could be the pick. Citron may not have the ceiling you'd prefer from a No. 3 pick, but she has a very high floor as a 3-and-D wing.
10. Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
The Sky are one of three teams with multiple first-round picks, and they come up again here at No. 10 still needing a true point guard for the future. Amoore is a bit undersized at 5-foot-6, but she's a high-level playmaker who could learn from Courtney Vandersloot. Plus, Amoore's shooting ability (her overall 3-point % is dragged down by a high number of pull-up attempts she won't have to take in the W) would help space the floor around Cardoso and Reese.
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Connecticut Sun 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Connecticut Sun selections in some recent mock drafts:
8. Ajsa Sivka, Slovenia
The Connecticut Sun had the league's most painful offseason. The entire starting five is gone, and Stephanie White has also left. Not to mention, they're still in the middle of Marina Mabrey's trade saga.
Truthfully, it's unclear how Connecticut will operate in the draft, but if they want to draft and stash for the future, Slovenia's Ajsa Sivka is available. Sivka is a shifty wing who uses movement to get to her spots and make plays. The buckets tend to come from all over the court, but her three-ball is the moneymaker.
Truthfully, it's unclear how Connecticut will operate in the draft, but if they want to draft and stash for the future, Slovenia's Ajsa Sivka is available. Sivka is a shifty wing who uses movement to get to her spots and make plays. The buckets tend to come from all over the court, but her three-ball is the moneymaker.
8. Aneesah Morrow, LSU
No team had a worse offseason than the Sun, who lost their entire playoff starting lineup and are about to embark on a complete rebuild under new coach Rachid Meziane. There are questions about how Morrow's game will translate to the professional level, but her competitiveness, defensive intensity and elite rebounding give her a good chance to be a helpful player. And a team like the Sun doesn't have to worry as much about potential fit issues.
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Dallas Wings 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Dallas Wings selections in some recent mock drafts:
1. Paige Bueckers, Connecticut
Barring something extremely wild (like trading out of the No. 1 pick), the Dallas Wings will HOP, SKIP and JUMP to draft UConn guard Paige Bueckers.
Truthfully, Bueckers was WNBA-ready last season, but she now has another season under her belt, and it will help her as she is handed the reigns in Dallas. As the Wings' floor general, she'll be able to lean heavily on her facilitation skills and high basketball IQ to dictate the offense and set up her teammates.
Also, Bueckers can finally step back from being a primary scoring option like she was at UConn. That should likely help with feeling like she *has* to score. Still, if called upon, she can do it. Bueckers has a knack for quickly getting north-south to the basket, and her signature catch-and-shoot 3-pointers should be a welcome sight in Dallas.
Truthfully, Bueckers was WNBA-ready last season, but she now has another season under her belt, and it will help her as she is handed the reigns in Dallas. As the Wings' floor general, she'll be able to lean heavily on her facilitation skills and high basketball IQ to dictate the offense and set up her teammates.
Also, Bueckers can finally step back from being a primary scoring option like she was at UConn. That should likely help with feeling like she *has* to score. Still, if called upon, she can do it. Bueckers has a knack for quickly getting north-south to the basket, and her signature catch-and-shoot 3-pointers should be a welcome sight in Dallas.
12. Saniya Rivers, NC State
Dallas struggled mightily last season from the guard position. Injuries across the team certainly didn't help, and it became apparent that the Wings needed additional depth. So, how do you fix that? A speedy, scrappy guard from NC State with an underrated motor.
HELLO, SANIYA RIVERS. THIS IS WHO YOU WANT.
It seems like I'm yelling, I am. Rivers' game isn't talked about enough. She's got sneaky good vision, can score at will, and plays much larger than she is. Also, the Wings will greatly appreciate her sweltering defense once she picks somebody's pockets or blocks a ball into oblivion.
HELLO, SANIYA RIVERS. THIS IS WHO YOU WANT.
It seems like I'm yelling, I am. Rivers' game isn't talked about enough. She's got sneaky good vision, can score at will, and plays much larger than she is. Also, the Wings will greatly appreciate her sweltering defense once she picks somebody's pockets or blocks a ball into oblivion.
1. Paige Bueckers, Connecticut
Bueckers had a tough shooting night in UConn's big win over South Carolina, but dished out a season-high 10 assists in that game, which highlighted her playmaking skills. Her versatility on both sides of the ball would be a perfect fit next to Arike Ogunbowale in the Wings' backcourt. Of course, there's still rumors swirling that Bueckers may not want to play in Dallas, but she'll be the No. 1 pick regardless.
12. Saniya Rivers, NC State
New Wings coach Chris Koclanes is all about defense, and was hired with a remit to ensure this team is no longer a joke on that side of the ball. Already, the Wings have added the likes of DiJonai Carrington and Tyasha Harris, and drafting Rivers would be another step toward that goal. The 6-foot-1 Rivers has the size to guard multiple positions on the perimeter and is an exceptional athlete.
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Golden State Valkyries 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Golden State Valkyries selections in some recent mock drafts:
5. Aneesah Morrow, LSU
Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase has repeatedly stressed that she wants players who are selfless, want to compete and need to hate losing more than winning.
May I interest the Valkyries in one Aneesah Morrow? Morrow is UNBELIEVABLE on the court, and her otherworldly motor would fit right in with Golden State.
At a mere 6-foot-1, she leads the country in rebounds per game with 14.4, and when she's not busy creating opportunities for her team, she hits the big buckets when they matter most. Morrow is averaging 18 points per matchup this season, and the Valkyries could use the help as they mold the franchise's inaugural roster.
May I interest the Valkyries in one Aneesah Morrow? Morrow is UNBELIEVABLE on the court, and her otherworldly motor would fit right in with Golden State.
At a mere 6-foot-1, she leads the country in rebounds per game with 14.4, and when she's not busy creating opportunities for her team, she hits the big buckets when they matter most. Morrow is averaging 18 points per matchup this season, and the Valkyries could use the help as they mold the franchise's inaugural roster.
5. Kiki Iriafen, USC
Iriafen's slide down the board stops at No. 5 and the expansion Valkyries, who will offer the California native a chance to stay at home. While Iriafen hasn't been bad in her first season at USC, she hasn't shown the growth in key areas -- shooting, rim protection -- that many were hoping to see. Still, she's an efficient scorer, and her athleticism and motor will make her a good fit for the fast-paced style Natalie Nakase wants to implement.
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Los Angeles Sparks 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Los Angeles Sparks selections in some recent mock drafts:
9. Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
The Los Angeles Sparks and Kelsey Plum want everyone to think she'll play point guard this season. DON'T BELIEVE THEM. While Plum is fully capable, she's best as a shooting guard who can play the point *if necessary*.
It wouldn't be shocking to see her slide over to the two-spot. So, when she does, L.A. will need help at point guard. For the love of all that is good, Sparks, please draft Maryland's Shyanne Sellers.
Even if you're sold on KP as your point, Sellers can also play shooting guard. IT'S PERFECT. She's BRILLIANT in open space, and she's a walking tool kit. She can rebound, defend well, dish the ball, and, of course, score from all over.
It wouldn't be shocking to see her slide over to the two-spot. So, when she does, L.A. will need help at point guard. For the love of all that is good, Sparks, please draft Maryland's Shyanne Sellers.
Even if you're sold on KP as your point, Sellers can also play shooting guard. IT'S PERFECT. She's BRILLIANT in open space, and she's a walking tool kit. She can rebound, defend well, dish the ball, and, of course, score from all over.
9. Ajsa Sivka, Slovenia
New Sparks coach Lynne Roberts is bringing her 3-point heavy offense from Utah to Los Angeles, and Sivka is a perfect fit for that approach. The 19-year-old Slovenian is a big wing who can space the floor and offers a lot of positional flexibility. Sivka also makes sense here for the Sparks because they have a crowded depth chart already and she could be a draft-and-stash option.
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Minnesota Lynx 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Minnesota Lynx selections in some recent mock drafts:
11. Serena Sundell, Kansas State
There aren't too many things that the Minnesota Lynx need. As a team that just made the WNBA Finals, it's hard to find the weak spots in their roster. However, if there is one thing anyone could point to, it's their bench—specifically guard depth.
Adding Serena Sundell to the mix would be a tremendous get in Cheryl Reeve's system. Sundell's biggest asset is her versatility. She plays very well in the midrange, often pulling up with SILKY SMOOTH jump shots, but she can also use her leverage to back an opponent down straight into a score. Above all, she's a great passer, and the Lynx would be a lovely spot to land.
Adding Serena Sundell to the mix would be a tremendous get in Cheryl Reeve's system. Sundell's biggest asset is her versatility. She plays very well in the midrange, often pulling up with SILKY SMOOTH jump shots, but she can also use her leverage to back an opponent down straight into a score. Above all, she's a great passer, and the Lynx would be a lovely spot to land.
11. Azzi Fudd, Connecticut
Is Fudd actually going to declare for the draft this year? And how will teams weigh her obvious talent with her troubling injury history? Those questions remain to be answered, but if she's on the board here she makes a ton of sense for the Lynx, who were the best 3-point shooting team in the league last season. Fudd would fit that mold and also give them an additional shot creator.
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New York Liberty 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the New York Liberty selections in some recent mock drafts:
7. Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
The New York Liberty moved on from Courtney Vandersloot, and they need to replace her. Georgia Amoore is a possibility if the Liberty are willing to gamble on her height and overall defense.
Amoore is undersized at 5-foot-6 and will struggle against larger guards, but one thing she has going for her is heart. Georgia has what the kids call DAWG MENTALITY. She's pretty fearless when making plays or getting a bucket.
Additionally, she's handled the load well as a facilitator at Kentucky, which could tempt New York to snag her.
Amoore is undersized at 5-foot-6 and will struggle against larger guards, but one thing she has going for her is heart. Georgia has what the kids call DAWG MENTALITY. She's pretty fearless when making plays or getting a bucket.
Additionally, she's handled the load well as a facilitator at Kentucky, which could tempt New York to snag her.
7. Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
There's no glaring need for the reigning champion Liberty, so a draft-and-stash candidate isn't out of the question, but it would be hard to pass on Sellers, who has been one of the biggest risers this season. Her size and versatility on the wing fits perfectly with the Liberty's modus operandi, and with her playmaking ability she could handle some of the back-up point guard duties.
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Seattle Storm 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Seattle Storm selections in some recent mock drafts:
2. Kiki Iriafen, USC
The Seattle Storm's recent free agency moves allow them to hold off on drafting a guard after Jewell Loyd's departure. That's where USC forward Kiki Iriafen comes in. Drafting Iriafen at No. 2. probably depends on how she does in the NCAA tournament, but we're PUSHING THE AGENDA.
If the team wants someone who could be inserted into the starting lineup if needed and provide immediate depth, Iriafen is a solid choice. Her ability to clean up on glass is an underrated quality in her game, and a lot of it can be attributed to her knack for blowing past and up and over opponents.
She excels at using her length and explosiveness to create opportunities. Moreover, Iriafen brings the BUCKETS. The USC forward is a top-tier option, whether at the rim, in the midrange game or even a sneaky good 3-pointer.
If the team wants someone who could be inserted into the starting lineup if needed and provide immediate depth, Iriafen is a solid choice. Her ability to clean up on glass is an underrated quality in her game, and a lot of it can be attributed to her knack for blowing past and up and over opponents.
She excels at using her length and explosiveness to create opportunities. Moreover, Iriafen brings the BUCKETS. The USC forward is a top-tier option, whether at the rim, in the midrange game or even a sneaky good 3-pointer.
2. Olivia Miles, Notre Dame
The Storm got the No. 2 overall pick from the Sparks in a massive three-team deal that sent franchise icon Jewell Loyd, who had requested a trade, to the Aces. Who better to replace her in the backcourt than Miles, who has been terrific for the No. 1-ranked Fighting Irish this season upon her return from a torn ACL. Miles continues to show off a much-improved 3-point shot, which was her biggest weakness coming into this season.
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Washington Mystics 2025 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup
Here are the Washington Mystics selections in some recent mock drafts:
4. Dominique Malonga, France
Holy length, Batman. It's hard not to notice Dominique Malonga's size and wingspan. It's an immediate problem for teams. However, she's so much more than that.
Malonga practically floats like a gazelle in space and can run the floor, which is super impressive. SHE IS SO SMOOTH. Her game is easy to watch because she's a cerebral player who is often two steps ahead of whatever is happening on the floor.
Malonga even has a delicate touch at the rim that will make you want to weep. Did I mention she's a walking double-double? Draft her, Mystics, and don't think twice about it.
Malonga practically floats like a gazelle in space and can run the floor, which is super impressive. SHE IS SO SMOOTH. Her game is easy to watch because she's a cerebral player who is often two steps ahead of whatever is happening on the floor.
Malonga even has a delicate touch at the rim that will make you want to weep. Did I mention she's a walking double-double? Draft her, Mystics, and don't think twice about it.
6. Sonia Citron, Notre Dame
The thought of Sonia Citron going this low is probably unfathomable for most people. Still, if the Mystics want to make everyone sick, they'll scoop Citron up expeditiously and pretend like this was the plan all along.
So much is made of Citron's teammates, Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo. You might call them peanut butter and jelly. Well, Citron is the bread in the metaphorical sandwich. She does all the little things that often go unnoticed but ties it all together so nicely.
A bucket is needed? She's got it. Someone to save a possession? She can do that. A playmaker? PRESENT. You get the picture. Draft her, too, Mystics, and thank me later.
So much is made of Citron's teammates, Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo. You might call them peanut butter and jelly. Well, Citron is the bread in the metaphorical sandwich. She does all the little things that often go unnoticed but ties it all together so nicely.
A bucket is needed? She's got it. Someone to save a possession? She can do that. A playmaker? PRESENT. You get the picture. Draft her, too, Mystics, and thank me later.
4. Dominique Malonga, France
It's not entirely clear what's going on in D.C. this offseason, but it seems like they're heading toward a total reset in 2026, and desperately need a centerpiece they can build around. Malonga has the highest upside of any player on the board. Players with her size (6-foot-6) and athleticism are extremely rare, and she's averaging an efficient double-double in EuroCup action as a teenager.
6. Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina
Again, it's hard to know exactly what the Mystics are looking for, but if they do take Malonga, it makes sense to look for a potential guard of the future -- especially after drafting Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards in recent years. In that case, Paopao should be the pick. She can really shoot the ball -- over 40% on catch-and-shoot 3s in each of her last three seasons -- and has grown as a defender under Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley.
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