2025 WNBA Mock Draft 2.0: First-Round Predictions Following Free Agency

The bulk of 2025 WNBA free agency is complete, and we have a far better picture of team needs and which targets front offices might be eyeing in the April 14 draft.

We saw a massive shake-up in the draft order as well, with multiple trades taking place over the last three weeks that drastically altered the first round.

In this mock, we also have an influx of top international talent. These are players I have gotten my eyes on personally to evaluate over multiple years on the global stage.

As the international game continues to have success in the WNBA and the growth of the league has become more appealing for top players, there is value for WNBA front offices to sometimes draft and develop a young prospect or draft and stash them, depending on salary-cap circumstances.

Lauren Betts is expected to return for her senior year at UCLA. There has been no official announcement from Azzi Fudd about her plans to enter the draft or utilize her final year of eligibility at UConn. For the sake of this mock, I will focus on seniors.

As the NCAA season inches closer to the postseason, let's take a look how the first round could shake out.

Height: 6’0”

Age: 23

Paige Bueckers could technically decide to return to UConn for an additional year of eligibility, but all signs point to the fifth-year guard declaring for the 2025 draft.

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller was aggressive this free-agency period, adding pieces designed to get Dallas back to competing at a high level and that complement Arike Ogunbowale.

The additions of DiJonai Carrington, Myisha Hines-Allen, Tyasha Harris and NaLyssa Smith strengthen their backcourt, deepen their versatility in the post, and as a unit, should provide major improvements defensively.

One major need remains: a generational playmaker. If you add Bueckers to the equation, you start to see a picture that shows this Dallas roster can compete at a much higher level in 2025.

Bueckers is one of the best facilitators and shot generators in the country. She understands pace and high-percentage shot selection at the highest level and would add another multi-level scoring threat to the Wings to build around for years to come.

Height: 5’10”

Age: 21

The Seattle Storm acquired the No. 2 pick in a three-team trade, sending Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces while also securing the rights to and signing Li Yueru.

Other major additions include the re-signing of Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams and the additions of Alysha Clark and Erica Wheeler.

Now that we have a more complete picture of what Seattle is building, depth in the backcourt remains a concern. With the timetable of Nika Muhl’s knee injury unknown, Seattle could use a playmaking facilitator, scorer and potential franchise guard in Olivia Miles—who would have an opportunity to learn from fellow Notre Dame alum and veteran point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith.

Miles has been dominant this season for Notre Dame, averaging 16.7 points and 6.2 assists per game while shooting a career-best 44 percent from the three-point line. She is one of the most electric playmakers we have seen in recent years, and her level of play continues to elevate night in and night out.

Miles’ vision and decision-making off the dribble is like nobody else's in the country, with her ability to get downhill, play in the open court and single-handedly dictate the momentum of a game with her confidence and playmaking.

Height: 6’1”

Age: 21

Headed into free agency, the Chicago Sky had glaring needs at all guard spots. Some of those needs were addressed with the additions of veteran guards Courtney Vandersloot and Kia Nurse in free agency, and Rebecca Allen in a trade with Connecticut.

The Sky could go a lot of directions with this pick, but backcourt depth and versatility for the future is their most concerning need.

Notre Dame's Sonia Citron has a unique level of versatility with her size and ability to play on or off the ball. She would make a great next-level utility wing and smart defensive presence as a pro.

Notre Dame has the most lethal backcourt in the country, with Citron playing a critical role while averaging 13.5 points, 2.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game and shooting 38 percent from the perimeter. She’s a high-IQ guard who makes smart decisions, is capable of operating in the half and full court and has proven to be a vital playmaker alongside other highly skilled guards.

Height: 6’6”

Age: 19

There are a lot of questions surrounding the Washington Mystics and the direction of the franchise under new general manager Jamila Wideman and head coach Sydney Johnson. The Mystics were inactive during free agency, so this No. 4 pick could be crucial to the franchise's future.

Dominique Malonga is one of the most impressive draft prospects on the board and could easily go higher. Malonga’s intangibles and current skill set don’t come around very often. At 6'6", the mobile forward has a rare combination of athleticism, speed, length and touch around the rim.

She can face up, attack off the dribble, grab a rebound and advance in the open court like a guard. At just 19 years old, she has barely scratched the surface of her potential and is averaging a double-double at 17.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. She's also shooting 57 percent from the floor for LDLC ASVEL Féminin in EuroCup Women this season.

Height: 6’1”

Age: 22

The consistency and double-double dominance out of Aneesah Morrow over the course of her collegiate career is a complete rarity. Her motor and no-quit approach to the game vastly outweighs the fact that some may consider her undersized. You can’t coach what she does—you either have that or you don’t.

If I am at the starting blocks of establishing a WNBA franchise, I want foundational pieces that I know what I am getting from them every single day. Morrow has the type of motor that Golden State could use during its foundational years.

Morrow’s stock is on the rise, as she’s performing at the highest levels of her career against the toughest competition deep into the grueling SEC conference slate.

She has 24 double-doubles this season in 27 total games. She has four 20-plus-rebound performances this season and is averaging 18.1 points and 14.4 rebounds per game. She leads the nation in double-doubles and is second all-time in NCAA career double-doubles.

Height: 6’3”

Age: 22

This is getting to the point in the draft where front offices start to look less at glaring needs and more at the best player available—especially with the major expected shifts in free agency one year from now.

I would have a hard time looking past Kiki Iriafen if she were still on the board at No. 6. She could be a great addition for a Washington Mystics team looking to redefine their entire franchise.

While Malonga is a younger developmental pick with stash potential, Iriafen could provide a more immediate impact in year one. She has great length and athleticism around the paint and plays with a power that will translate well to the pro level.

She is aggressive on the glass and generates second-chance points, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game this season. She elevates over opponents, has a nose for the ball and can play in a fast-paced pro system. She has only begun to scratch the surface with her offensive potential, averaging 17.8 points per game this season.

Height: 5’6”

Age: 23

The New York Liberty parted ways with veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot when she signed with the Chicago Sky during free agency. There is a need to target a point guard with this pick—the question is who?

Georgia Amoore is a total package when it comes to her ability to run the point and facilitate. She makes the game look easy, is elite in the pick-and-roll, and her decision making will translate exceptionally well to the next level, as she ranked second in the nation at 7.2 assists.

As a multi-level scorer and perimeter threat, she demands respect and can pick apart defenses. She is built for big moments and the big stage.

Amoore’s stock has been on the rise this season with her play at Kentucky in the SEC, averaging a career-best 19 points per game. She is also a career 36 percent shooter from the perimeter.

She plays much bigger than her 5’6” frame and is fully capable of creating separation and space for herself, and operating in a high-paced, pro-style system.

Height: 5’11”

Age: 22

The Connecticut Sun’s roster was annihilated this offseason during the end of an era at Mohegan Sun. With a new coach and new vision for the franchise, it’s safe to assume the Sun need a little bit of everything in the draft.

It is unknown if Azzi Fudd will utilize her final year of eligibility, but she could be a big addition for the rebuilding Sun if she does declare. Fudd’s stock is on the rise after consistently being in games and putting on some of the best performances of her career against top-level competition.

Fudd is elite at putting the ball through the basket as a pure jump shooter and consistent shot maker, averaging 13.6 points per game and shooting a blazing 48 percent from the perimeter. Her game is not limited to jump shots—her ability to attack off the dribble is often overlooked.

She has great size, strength and explosiveness. If she can remain consistently healthy and continues to play at this level, she would be a great addition for the Sun as a poised decision-maker and shot maker.

Height: 6’2”

Age: 19

The Los Angeles Sparks have undergone major changes this offseason and seem determined to quickly reload. With that in mind, they go with the best player available at the No. 9 pick.

Los Angeles has a track record of success in the international game, and with this pick, the team could identify a young promising talent for the immediate future or to stash.

Justė Jocytė is one of the most talented players to ever come out of Europe, let alone Lithuania. The 6’2” guard has been competing against WNBA pros since she was 13 years old. She currently plays alongside Dominique Malonga for LDLC ASVEL Féminin and is averaging 12.3 points, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

Only 19 years old, she plays well beyond her years and is always poised on the biggest stage. Being thrown into the fire at such a young age has forged a pro-ready big guard who has always had WNBA ambition.

She has evolved from a primary facilitator to more off the ball and has a highly advanced IQ for her age. She understands her strengths and weaknesses and plays to her advantage every possession.

Height: 6’2”

Age: 21

The Chicago Sky have an opportunity to draft much-needed size and versatility at the guard spot with these two first-round picks. Shyanne Sellers is an impact guard who would have a chance to help this Sky backcourt immediately.

At 6’2”, Sellers is highly versatile and capable of playing the 1-3, two assets that translate exceptionally well to the pro level. Her length and athleticism make her impactful on both ends of the floor via her ability to distribute, rebound, defend and score.

She thrives in the open court in transition and can be utilized as a scorer or facilitator averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 assists, and shooting a career-best .43% from deep.

Sellers missed a couple of games this season due to a knee sprain, and her absence was felt greatly for Maryland, but she has found her rhythm and continues to elevate her play deep into the conference season.

Height: 6’4”

Age: 19

With Cecilia Zandalasini getting scooped up by Golden State in the expansion draft, the Minnesota Lynx need to add wing scoring depth, size and perimeter shooting.

One easy target and natural addition for the Lynx could be Ajša Sivka, a 6’4" wing being eyed by a lot of WNBA front offices. She plays for Tarbes Gespe Bigorre in France and is a long-time member of the Slovenian national team.

Sivka is a multi-level scorer, most widely known for her pure shot and perimeter scoring as a career 39 percent shooter. While great off the catch, she is more than capable of coming off screens, knocking down shots in transition and shooting them off the dribble. Her height, length and skill set are extremely rare and will amount to a tough matchup for opponents.

You don’t see many 6’4”, versatile guards shooting it close to 40 percent floating around every day. When you add in her great passing ability and vision at 3.0 assists per game, the Lynx would be more than fortunate to have her as an option with this pick.

Height: 6’2”

Age: 22

Dallas reloaded and redefined its roster this offseason and has a major opportunity to add a franchise guard in Bueckers. But this current roster makeup could still use depth and versatility at guard with another combo or on the wing.

If the Wings don’t draft and stash an international prospect, Serena Sundell could be a target with all the positives she could bring to the table and different ways she can be utilized.

The Kansas State guard is the epitome of versatility. With her size and well-rounded skill set, she can play just about any position on the floor at 6’2”. She can expose mismatches with her ability to play with her back to the basket and post up smaller defenders.

Currently running the point guard position for the Wildcats, she leads the nation in assists with 196. Sundell has continuously proved capable of setting up teammates for high-percentage shots, is a great post-entry passer and is a tremendous defender with her size and ability to anticipate, read and react.