WNBA Mock Draft: Predicting the Top-12 Picks of the 2025 Draft

The 2025 WNBA season kicks off just one month from now! This season, the league is adding an expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries. They’ll make their first-ever draft selection this spring. Our WNBA Mock Draft showcases a 2025 draft class that is full of talented players.

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#1 Dallas Wings – Paige Bueckers (G – UConn)

There’s little question as to who will go first in this year’s draft. Paige Bueckers is by far the top talent. After spending a good portion of her college career dealing with injuries, Bueckers displayed for the whole world to see just how good she is when healthy. She averaged 23.7 ppg, leading UConn to their first title since 2016. She’ll aim to bring similar success to Dallas.

#2 Seattle Storm – Dominique Malonga (C – ASVEL)

It’s being reported that the Seattle Storm intend to take top international talent Dominique Malonga with the second pick of the draft. Malonga is just 19-years-old, fitting the timeline for the rebuilding Storm. Her 6’6″ height is just the tip of the iceberg, with Malonga boasting a 7’1″ wingspan. She has the potential to become a superstar for Seattle on both sides of the ball.

#3 Washington Mystics – Kiki Iriafen (PF/C – USC)

The Mystics own three of the top six picks, thanks to trades with Chicago and Atlanta. Many believe they will use the first two of those selections on Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, who are considered by most to be the 3rd and 4th best players in the draft. Many project Citron to be selected at #3, but it makes more sense monetarily for them to take the frontcourt player first.

#4 Washington Mystics – Sonia Citron (SG/SF – Notre Dame)

After taking Iraifen with pick #3, the Mystics have the opportunity to snag Sonia Citron at #4. At 21-years-old, Citron is more experienced than the younger international players, but still has enough time until her prime to match Washington’s timeline. She is a particularly strong defender, which will come in handy for a Mystics team that allowed over 82 ppg last season.

#5 Golden State Valkyries – Aneesah Morrow (PF – LSU)

At #5 is when the draft starts to become hazier, with a lot of options available for Golden State’s very first draft pick. Many project the Valkyries to take one of the gifted guards remaining, since their most veteran players are forwards. However, rather than adding to a crowded backfield of young talent, they can cement the frontcourt with a future face of the team, Aneesah Morrow.

#6 Washington Mystics – Shyanne Sellers (G – Maryland)

After a one-pick breather, the Mystics are back on the clock. They filled the 2-5 positions with Iriafen and Citron, now needing a PG to complete their rebuilt roster. They have a lot of options here, including the hyper-talented Georgia Amoore and Hailey Van Lith. Ultimately, the Mystics should opt for a young player to fit their timeline. Sellers has the size and versatility they need.

#7 Connecticut Sun – Sedona Prince (C – TCU)

The Sun are in an interesting position this year. They finished 28-12 last season and third in the standings. However, they lost all five starters from last season over the offseason. Connecticut may opt for a full rebuild, but I see them trying to bridge the gap by adding WNBA-ready players like Sedona Price, who soon turns 25. That would help them stay in contention longer.

#8 Connecticut Sun – Hailey Van Lith (PG – TCU)

After immediately replacing one of their open starter spots with 6’7″ Prince, the Sun will need to make similar additions to their backcourt. In the spirit of staying competitive, they would benefit from building some new team chemistry. 23-year-old guard Hailey Van Lith has a year of experience playing with Prince already at TCU, and would hold excellent value at pick #8.

#9 Los Angeles Sparks – Georgia Amoore (PG – Kentucky)

The Sparks hold pick #9 instead of pick #2 following the blockbuster trade that sent Jewell Lloyd to Las Vegas and Kelsey Plum to Los Angeles. The experience of Plum combined with the return of 2024 1st-round pick Cameron Brink should catapult the Sparks up the standings in 2025. They need some WNBA-ready backcourt help, making Georgia Amoore a perfect fit.

#10 Chicago Sky – Te-Hina Paopao (G – South Carolina)

The Sky took a massive leap forward in last year’s draft with the acquisitions of Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese. Their frontcourt is set for the foreseeable future with those two, making this selection likely to be a guard. Based on how the draft has fallen so far, the Sky would be thrilled to take Paopao at #10. She’s a capable defender with experience in Dawn Staley’s top system.

#11 Minnesota Lynx – Sarah Ashlee Barker (SG – Alabama)

The Lynx came one game short of a Championship in 2024, illustrating how close they are to a title. They lost some assets over the winter, but still enter with +400 odds to win it all. Adding an experienced player in the draft that will have an impact from day one should be their plan here. Minnesota would benefit greatly from the 20+ ppg averaged by the 23-year-old Barker.

#12 Dallas Wings – Ajsa Sivka (SF – Schio)

Having landed Bueckers with the top selection, the Wings will look to improve their outlook further with a developmental talent. Following Malonga, Ajsa Sivka and Juste Joycte are the top international prospects. Both have first round grades that Dallas would be happy to land. Joycte has a slight analytical edge, but would join a crowded backcourt. Sivka is the better fit.