WNBA Draft 2015: TV Schedule and Live Stream Info for Event in Connecticut
The chase to catch the Phoenix Mercury is on at Thursday's 2015 WNBA draft.
Last year, the Mercury won their third WNBA title with a whopping 29 wins and few struggles in the postseason bracket. Of course, coach Sandy Brondello's team will pick last in each of the three rounds as a result.
League parity promises to receive a jolt heading into the 2015 season, though. When talents such as Jewell Loyd lead a draft class, things are bound to take a turn for the better for teams near the top of the order such as the Tulsa Shock and Seattle Storm.
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Let's take a look at how to catch the action from Mohegan Sun Arena.
WNBA Draft
When: Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
TV: ESPN2 (first round airs from 7-8 p.m.)
Live Stream: WatchESPN
Full Draft Order
| 1 | Seattle Storm |
| 2 | Tulsa Shock |
| 3 | Seattle Storm (via Connecticut) |
| 4 | Connecticut Sun (via New York) |
| 5 | Chicago Sky |
| 6 | San Antonio Stars (via Indiana) |
| 7 | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 8 | Washington Mystics |
| 9 | San Antonio Stars |
| 10 | Atlanta Dream |
| 11 | Minnesota Lynx |
| 12 | Phoenix Mercury |
| 13 | Tulsa Shock |
| 14 | Los Angeles Sparks (via Seattle) |
| 15 | Washington Mystics (via Seattle, from Conn.) |
| 16 | New York Liberty |
| 17 | Chicago Sky |
| 18 | Phoenix Mercury (via Indiana) |
| 19 | Connecticut Sun (via Los Angeles) |
| 20 | Seattle Storm (via Washington) |
| 21 | Indiana Fever (from San Antonio) |
| 22 | Chicago Sky (via Atlanta) |
| 23 | Minnesota Lynx |
| 24 | Phoenix Mercury |
| 25 | Tulsa Shock |
| 26 | Seattle Storm |
| 27 | New York Liberty (via Connecticut) |
| 28 | Minnesota Lynx (via New York) |
| 29 | Atlanta Dream (via Chicago) |
| 30 | San Antonio Stars (via Indiana) |
| 31 | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 32 | Washington Mystics |
| 33 | San Antonio Stars |
| 34 | Atlanta Dream |
| 35 | New York Liberty (via Minnesota) |
| 36 | Phoenix Mercury |
Top Available Prospects
Reshanda Gray, F, California
When foul trouble is the biggest issue surrounding an elite scorer and facilitator on draft day, there's not much of a problem for teams in the top five.
This, of course, refers to California's Reshanda Gray, whose well-known issues with fouls seem to be the main negative point surrounding her stock.
The positives outweigh the negatives, to say the least. Gray stands at 6'3" and averaged 17.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season en route to the Pac-12 Player of the Year award.
Those numbers perhaps could have been even more staggering had she stayed on the court longer. But players who can produce in the paint and rebound at an effective clip right out of the gate are rare. Even better, reducing fouls is a coachable issue whereas the stuff coaches cannot tear are already in place with Gray.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, F, Connecticut
Believe it or not, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis might be one of the most polarizing players in the 2015 class.
While an elite shooter who buried 121 three-pointers at a 48.8 percent clip for the eventual NCAA champion Connecticut Huskies, detractors will point out she appears a bit one-dimensional.
Hence why Jayda Evans of The Seattle Times doesn't consider KML a lock for No. 1:
It's a fair thing to point out considering guards who do just one thing well tend to struggle at the next level. Even worse, KML did her damage in the confines of the nation's best team.
The thing is, even though KML won't be able to fire off as many shots as she's accustomed, the conversion rate still suggests she'll be productive. She is also a better facilitator than given credit for, so a team in the top five will find it wise to pull the trigger.
Jewell Loyd, G, Notre Dame
Loyd shocked everyone, including Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw, with her decision to go pro this year.
According to Doug Feinberg of The Associated Press, Loyd can leave early for the pros because she turns 22 this year.
The WNBA isn't upset over the development.
Loyd averaged 19.8 points per game this past season on 46.6 percent shooting, and while her efforts were not enough to win the national title, her stout defensive skills and efficient scoring make her a hot commodity at the next level.
The type of player a franchise can use as a cornerstone of a rebuild, Loyd seems to have made the right decision, as she's sure to hear her name called in the top five.
Stats and info courtesy of NCAA.com unless otherwise specified.
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