The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to take place at the Shed in New York City on Monday following the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament championship. Notable players like Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Tina Charles, and Breanna Stewart have all achieved the women's basketball double by winning an NCAA national championship and being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
Paige Bueckers is expected to be the frontrunner for the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft after leading UConn to its 12th title. UConn and Tennessee have been the top producers of WNBA draftees, with UConn leading in first-round draft picks. The draft will air live on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET, featuring hosts and analysts such as Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe, with additional streaming options available on ESPN+ and the ESPN App for viewers to catch the action.