Just eight days after the 2025 women’s March Madness championship, the WNBA draft will take place tonight, Monday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m ET in New York, NY.
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The draft has already seen prominent shifts, with star guard Olivia Miles transferring from Notre Dame to TCU for her last year of eligibility. Miles was predicted to be a top pick in the 2025 draft. Azzi Fudd, who had a stellar performance for UConn during the NCAA Tournament, also announced her decision to decline the draft and play a final year for the Huskies.
Got Next’s Meghan McKeown made her 2025 mock draft predictions for the first round, headlined by Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen and Shyanne Sellers.
1. Dallas Wings: G Paige Bueckers, UConn
Fresh off a national championship win, Bueckers is expected to be the No.1 pick in the draft — as McKeown says, she “will be shocked if that goes otherwise.” Bueckers finished her final season as a Husky with a 19.9 point average and an impressive 41.9% mark from 3-point range. To no one’s surprise, she put up stunning numbers during March Madness, scoring a career high of 40 points in a Sweet 16 win vs Oklahoma.
2. Seattle Storm: C Dominique Malonga, ASVEL Féminin in the French Ligue Féminine de Basketball
Malonga has a powerful blocking ability as an up-and-coming talent from France but will need time to develop according to McKeown. At 6’6, she averaged 15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season. Just 19 years old, she was the youngest member (18) of the French basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the host nation took home silver, second to Team USA.
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: Dominique Malonga #14 of Team France looks on prior to a Women’s semifinal match between Team France and Team Belgium on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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3. Washington Mystics: F Kiki Iriafen, USC
McKeown said she thinks the draft “could go either way, shape or form” after the No. 1 pick but chose Iriafen as No. 2 because she’s shown her worth and experience in the college game. The forward is coming off a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament and put up an average of 18 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game during her senior year with the Trojans.
4. Washington Mystics: G Sonia Citron, Notre Dame
One of McKeown’s favorite players in college basketball, Citron boasts a high basketball IQ and invaluable instincts on defense. McKeown thought she had one of the best performances guarding against USC star JuJu Watkins during the 2024-25 season and reasons that “you can never argue against having a smart guard.”
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - MARCH 23: Sonia Citron #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots the ball during the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at Purcell Pavilion on March 23, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Abigail Dean/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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5. Golden State Valkyries: F Aneesah Morrow, LSU
McKeown believes that Morrow, a dynamic offensive-rebounding forward, has a physicality that will help her adjust to the WNBA style of play. Morrow finished her career with 100+ double-doubles, a feat only one other player has accomplished in DI history. As a new franchise for the 2025-26 season and the 13th program in the league, the Valkyries will surely be looking for offensive talent to add to its roster.
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 28: Aneesah Morrow #24 of the LSU Tigers in action against the NC State Wolfpack in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Arena on March 28, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Kristen Young/University Images via Getty Images}
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6. Washington Mystics: G Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
Sellers spent a fair amount of her senior year rehabbing a knee injury, but the 6’2 point guard put up strong stats during the NCAA Tournament, including 28 points in the Terrapins’ OT win against Alabama in the Sweet 16. She also provides defensive depth, which is crucial for WNBA rookies, and McKeown believes the locality of Sellers could be a bonus for the Mystics: “The WNBA does not take locals into consideration at all, I’m sure, but from a fan standpoint, this could be fun to have.”
7. Connecticut Sun: G Hailey Van Lith, TCU
Van Lith is a crafty guard and a smart playmaker, especially with ball-screen action. McKeown thinks that her decision to transfer to TCU from LSU and play a fifth year of college basketball drastically improved her draft stock, as Van Lith was able to gain more exposure and develop as a playmaker. Van Lith put up an average of 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in her final year.
8. Connecticut Sun: F Saniya Rivers, NC State
The Sun are looking to rebuild with a new coach, Rachid Meziane, and an updated roster. This skilled forward could become a valued addition. Rivers put up 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season, leading the Wolfpack to the Sweet 16.
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 28: Saniya Rivers #22 of the NC State Wolfpack dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the LSU Lady Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Arena on March 28, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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9. Los Angeles Sparks: G Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
The Australian point guard finished her college career with the Wildcats after spending four years at Virginia Tech. Amoore is one of only three DI players ever with 2,300+ points and 800+ assists, alongside Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu. A tough guard, Amoore can find a way to get the ball in the hoop in many situations on the court.
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - MARCH 23: Georgia Amoore #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats passes the ball during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament Second Round on March 23, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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10. Chicago Sky: G Serena Sundell, Kansas State
Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She finished the 2024-25 season with 508 points and 262 assists. At 6'2, she is a steady scoring guard who can also defend. Sundell could be the 12th player from Kansas State to play in the WNBA and the first since 2018.
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - MARCH 23: Serena Sundell #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats drives to the basket during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament Second Round on March 23, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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11. Chicago Sky: F Sania Feagin, South Carolina
The Gamecocks’ forward had a slower start to her collegiate career but gained confidence over time, especially in the latter half of the 2024-25 season. With creative passing, screening abilities and frontcourt depth, Feagin helped the Gamecocks advance to the national championship for the second year in a row.
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Sania Feagin #20 of the South Carolina Gamecocks passes the ball during the first half of a second round game in the NCAA Women’s basketball tournament on March 23, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina Gamecocks won 64-53. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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12. Dallas Wings: G Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina
Paopao spent three years at Oregon, before playing her final two with the Gamecocks, helping the team make it to the NCAA championship two years in a row. The guard is a strong shooter, especially from outside the arc, and could be a solid fit for any team looking for a clutch player on the 3-point line.
TAMPA, FL - APRIL 06: South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) in action during the 2025 NCAA Div I Women’s Championship game between UConn Huskies and South Carolina Gamecocks on April 6, 2025, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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