The 2025 WNBA Draft took place at The Shed in New York with a notable buzz surrounding top prospects like Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Aneesah Morrow, and Hailey Van Lith. While Van Lith reunited with her former LSU teammate in Chicago, South Carolina prospects like Sania Feagin, Bree Hall, and Te-Hina Paopao experienced unexpected drops in the draft despite their high potential.
The Washington Mystics emerged as draft winners with a strong rookie class including Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore, addressing key priorities for guard depth and shooting. On the other hand, TCU center Sedona Prince went undrafted due to off-court issues and a lackluster final college performance, putting her WNBA aspirations on hold. The draft also saw surprises like highly rated players Shyanne Sellers and Serena Sundell falling to lower picks than anticipated. Lastly, the draft showcased players' stylish appearances on the orange carpet, with Kiki Iriafen standing out as one of the best dressed rookies of the night.