Highlights of the Draft

The 2025 WNBA Draft saw the Dallas Wings secure the top spot, selecting Paige Bueckers from UConn as the first overall pick. This strategic choice aligns with the team’s focus on rebuilding and enhancing their roster for future success.

Team Selections Overview

The Wings strategically opted for a lineup heavy on guards, complementing their roster with several promising players:

• 1: Paige Bueckers, UConn – PG
• 12: Aziaha James, NC State – SG
• 14: Madison Scott, Ole Miss – SG
• 27: JJ Quinerly, West Virginia – SG
• 31: Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor – C

With veteran talent like Arike Ogunbowale joining Bueckers and James, the Wings are expected to significantly enhance their offensive capabilities.

Teams on the Rebuild

Washington Mystics

In their draft efforts, the Mystics aimed to infuse young talent, picking:

• 3: Sonia Citron, Notre Dame – SG
• 4: Kiki Iriafen, USC – PF
• 6: Georgia Amoore, Kentucky – PG
• 23: Lucy Olsen, Iowa – SG
• 32: Zaay Green, Alabama – PG

Citron is expected to bring defensive strength alongside her scoring ability, setting the tone for a new-look Mystics squad.

Connecticut Sun

The Sun also made significant pickups:

• 7: Aneesah Morrow, LSU – PF
• 8: Saniya Rivers, NC State – SF
• 25: Rayah Marshall, USC – PF

Morrow’s addition is particularly exciting as she is poised to fill the gap left by Alyssa Thomas, bringing rebounding prowess to the team.

Notable Draft Performances

Several teams and their selections stood out during this draft:

Seattle Storm

• 2: Dominique Malonga – C
• 26: Serena Sundell – PG
• 29: Madison Conner – SG
• 34: Jordan Hobbs – PG

Malonga represents a bright prospect and is expected to develop into a premier post player, benefitting from mentorship with experienced teammates.

Chicago Sky

• 10: Ajsa Sivka – PF
• 11: Hailey Van Lith – PG
• 16: Maddy Westbeld – PF
• 22: Aicha Coulibaly – SG