2025 WNBA Mock Draft: Full 1st-Round Predictions for Paige Bueckers-Led Class
The turn of the 2025 calendar means WNBA free agency is here and the draft is right around the corner. WNBA coaches, scouts and general managers are hyper-focused on filling out their rosters and evaluating draft prospects domestically and internationally.
Now that we are deeper into college season, we have a clearer picture of the talent and consistency in this class and how their games may or may not translate to the W. While it remains unclear who may declare early and who will utilize a fifth year of eligibility, we have a greater sense of whose skill could be pro-ready at this time.
Given that, this mock draft focuses on players who have been in college for four years, as well as draft-eligible international prospects. Let's take a look at key impact players whose stocks are on the rise and have legitimate chances of going in the first round.
1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, PG, UConn
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Height: 6'0"
Age: 23
While Paige Bueckers technically has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining, she has been the wire-to-wire favorite as the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft as the complete package at the guard position.
The UConn star puts pressure on opponents with her offensive arsenal as a three-level scorer, but she can facilitate and create high-percentage shots with her vision and passing ability. She's a franchise player any WNBA team would embrace for their future.
This 2024-25 season, Bueckers is averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting a career-best 56.0 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from the three-point line.
At 6'0", Bueckers has great length at the point guard position, and her ability to facilitate with pinpoint precision is unmatched. Her basketball IQ is through the roof, as she understands pace and shot selection at the highest level. Her ability to dictate the tempo of a game in the full court, while operating with efficiency in the half court is rare.
She is the generational talent and decision-maker Dallas desperately needs to put alongside Arike Ogunbowale to elevate the franchise.
2. Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles, PG, Notre Dame
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Height: 5'10"
Age: 21
The Seattle Storm secured the No. 2 pick after a blockbuster trade sending Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces.
Seattle could go multiple directions with this selection but would gain massive value out of adding a dynamic playmaker and future franchise player at the guard spot.
Notre Dame's Olivia Miles is one of the most poised, explosive guards we've seen recently. She is selective about when to be aggressive offensively and when to facilitate shots for teammates—and she's elite in the open floor while playing with uptempo pace and space.
Offensively, Miles is great off the dribble, can get to the rim and has range behind the arc. She consistently displays the decision-making to break down her opponents, and her confidence will translate exceptionally well to the next level.
Miles is averaging a career-best 16.4 points per game, is fourth in the nation in assists per game with 6.9 and is shooting a career-best 43 percent from the three-point line. With six career triple-doubles, her skill set will translate well to the W.
3. Chicago Sky: Sonia Citron, G, Notre Dame
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Height: 6'1"
Age: 21
The Chicago Sky went all-in for the 2024 draft, securing the frontcourt of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Combine that depth with the return of veteran forward Elizabeth Williams, and the biggest concern for the Sky this offseason is guard play.
They have to add playmaking, depth and shooting at the 1-3 spots.
If Chicago holds onto the No. 3 pick, Notre Dame's Sonia Citron would provide versatility, as she's able to play on or off the ball as a great next-level utility wing and smart defensive presence.
Citron is poised and capable of making great reads and decisions in tight spaces. With an overall elite skill set, she has great vision and distributes the ball exceptionally well—especially in post-entry passes.
The Sky ranked last in the WNBA last season in three-point attempts per game (14.9), last in three-point makes per game (4.8) and second-to-last in assists per game (19.0). As a career 37 percent perimeter shooter, Citron can stretch the defense off the catch and can knock down mid-range shots.
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4. Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen, F, Southern Cal
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Height: 6'3"
Age: 22
While the Washington Mystics got the short end of the stick in the lottery—one thing is for sure—a key piece will still be available at No. 4.
If Kiki Iriafen is still on the board, it would prove a major addition for a Mystics team looking to redefine their entire franchise.
The USC standout has continued to develop into an elite-level forward and dominant, pro-ready presence. I am not convinced she has come anywhere near hitting her ceiling.
As an athletic frontcourt presence, Iriafen plays with power and length in the paint. She is aggressive on the glass, has an ability to elevate over opponents and defenders around the rim and is very capable of playing in a fast-paced pro system.
With great hands, soft touch around the rim and ability to knock down mid-range shots, her offensive skill set can continue to be expanded upon. Defensively, she provides rim protection but can be thrown in ball screen action and guard on the perimeter effectively.
5. Golden State Valkyries: Dominique Malonga, C/F, France
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Height: 6'6"
Age: 19
Six-foot-six, mobile, skilled and athletic forwards with a plethora of dunk-heavy highlight reels just don't come around every day.
Golden State proved its deep roots in the international game when seven of its 11 selections during the WNBA expansion draft were international players.
Dominique Malonga's potential and ceiling are through the roof and almost anyone who has had the chance to see her during her young career would agree. She turned heads this past summer while competing with France on the Olympic team, and I would be shocked if she dropped to this point in the draft.
Malonga has imposing size and great hands and is tough around the basket—combined with athleticism, strength and great mobility. She can face up, attack off the dribble and advance in the open court like a guard. She is averaging 17.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, and is shooting 57 percent from the floor for LDLC ASVEL Féminin in EuroCup Women this season.
Golden State has an opportunity to be highly aggressive in free agency and would likely have no issues adding a young, potential-laden pick through the draft.
6. Washington Mystics: Shyanne Sellers, G, Maryland
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Height: 6'2"
Age: 21
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to Shyanne Sellers. The 6'2" guard can play the 1-3 spots, and her length and athleticism make her impactful on both ends of the floor via her ability to distribute, rebound, defend and score. These are all areas the retooling Washington Mystics franchise needs to improve this offseason.
While a clear direction and vision for the Mystics has yet to be realized, Sellers is a natural scorer, averaging 14.2 points per game, and is shooting a career-best 45 percent from the perimeter this season for Maryland.
Sellers can play fast and works well in an uptempo system, can collapse the defense with her first step and ability to attack the rim, finishes through contact at the rim and can score multiple ways.
She thrives in the open court in transition and can be utilized as a scorer or facilitator, as she's averaging 4.7 assists and generating high-percentage looks for teammates. Being able to shift her across multiple positions on both ends of the floor will be a major asset at the next level.
7. New York Liberty: Georgia Amoore, PG, Kentucky
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Height: 5'6"
Age: 23
Georgia Amoore is the complete package at the point guard spot, and while Courtney Vandersloot's future with the Liberty remains in question, we could see the team target point guard depth.
Amoore's playmaking, decision-making in the two-man game, IQ and ability to be a multi-level scorer will be sought-after at the next level. The Kentucky guard is a proven perimeter threat as a career 36 percent three-point shooter who knows how to create separation.
Amoore is tied for No. 2 in the country in assists per game at 7.3. The Australian fifth-year point guard is one of the older players in the draft who brings ACC, SEC, Final Four and international experience.
While some may shy away from her size, what separates Amoore from many is her preparation and toughness. She approaches the game like a professional and is committed to the film room when analyzing opponents. That preparation shows on game day when she consistently picks apart defenses in the ACC and SEC.
8. Indiana Fever: Aneesah Morrow, F, LSU
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Height: 6'1"
Age: 21
The Indiana Fever will need to build out their front court and supercharge their rebounding ability this offseason. They could also use a complementary player to Aliyah Boston.
Aneesah Morrow may be slightly undersized, but her motor, toughness and physicality will translate well to the next level. I am high on Morrow for the intangibles that cannot be taught. The LSU forward has proved her ability to compete and excel against the best in the country and complements playmaking guards exceptionally well.
Morrow is averaging 18.5 points, leads the nation in rebounds at 14.3 per game and is shooting 53 percent from the field. She leads the country in double-doubles this season with 19.
While her ability to extend her range and comfort on the perimeter may be concerning, Morrow is by no means incapable. The 6'1" forward hasn't needed to fill that role for LSU, but she is shooting a career-best 37 percent from three-point range so far this season.
Morrow's motor, soft touch and dominance around the paint make her a viable option for the Indiana Fever.
9. Los Angeles Sparks: Azzi Fudd, G, Connecticut
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Height: 5'11"
Age: 22
Azzi Fudd is an unusual scenario, having played only 53 total collegiate basketball games at Connecticut. Here on-again, off-again injury status has surrounded her future with a lot of uncertainty. But what we have seen proves more than worthy enough to put her in first-round draft conversations given her sheer pro potential.
Fudd is elite at putting the ball through the basket as a pure jump shooter and consistent shot maker. She is outstanding off the dribble, and her ability to attack the paint and finish at the rim is often overlooked. Fudd is averaging 10.8 points per game, shooting 41 percent from the three-point line and 45 percent from the floor this season.
She has great size, strength and explosiveness. If she can remain consistently healthy this season and declares for the WNBA, she would be a great addition for the Los Angeles Sparks as a poised shot maker who also consistently looks to make the right pass or decision within the flow of the team.
10. Chicago Sky: Te-Hina Paopao, G, South Carolina
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Height: 5'9"
Age: 22
Te-Hina Paopao checks all of the boxes on the Chicago Sky's wish list. The fifth-year South Carolina guard is experienced, has pro habits and a pro approach to the game, and is the unselfish playmaker and perimeter shot maker the Sky need.
She can slide on or off the ball at the combo spot and has a backcourt game that will translate well to the pros. Paopao has an elite understanding of pace, is poised in big moments, makes great decisions and makes those around her better. There is a confidence in her ability to create for herself and for her teammates that is evident when she steps onto the court.
Paopao can drain perimeter shots as a career 41 percent shooter from the three-point line, and she put the nation on notice last season when she shot a career-best 46.8 percent from deep. Her ability to demand respect from the perimeter, stretch the defense and execute plays in the half-court would be a huge addition and piece to continue to build with for the Sky.
11. Minnesota Lynx: Maddy Westbeld, F, Notre Dame
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Height: 6'3"
Age: 22
The Minnesota Lynx don't have many glaring needs for this year's roster, but what they could use is a combination of perimeter shooting depth at the wing/forward spot.
Maddy Westbeld missed half the season for Notre Dame this year, but through six games, the 6'3", fifth-year forward has the attention of WNBA front offices.
Westbeld is a versatile stretch 4 who's capable of stretching the defense with high level efficiency from deep, shooting a career-best 39 percent this season. She can attack off the dribble, absorbs contact well and plays with a nice level of physicality that will translate to the professional level.
This season, Westbeld is averaging 10.3 points and shooting a career-best 59 percent from the floor for No. 3 Notre Dame. She is a key player to keep your eye on as we get into February and March as her stock continues to rise.
The Lynx hang their hat on knocking down perimeter shots and spacing the floor for Napheesa Collier to operate. Westbeld's skill set and perimeter shooting fits Cheryl Reeve's system well.
12. Phoenix Mercury: Sedona Prince, C, TCU
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Height: 6'7"
Age: 24
2025 may bring a new era for the Phoenix Mercury, and the franchise may be inclined to add a post presence with the No. 12 pick.
Sedona Prince is one of the oldest players in the country, having begun her collegiate career at Texas in 2018. With a career hampered on and off by injuries, Prince has been consistent and healthy during her time at TCU and is putting the country on notice this season.
Analytically, Prince is a no-brainer, and there's a very good chance she doesn't fall this far. She leads the country in blocks at 3.4 per game, and her elite length alters anyone who comes near her in the paint. Rim protection is a necessity at the pro level, and Prince is the best in the country at it.
The 6'7" forward is averaging 19.1 points and 9.1 rebounds, and is shooting a career-best 62 percent from the field this season for TCU.
Prince's combination of size, offensive skill set and footwork is unique. She can face up and stretch the defense off the dribble and is highly efficient in the mid-range.
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