Draft day has arrived for the WNBA, with UConn's Paige Bueckers expected to go as the No. 1 pick to the Dallas Wings. In the latest WNBA mock draft by ESPN, TCU guard Hailey Van Lith has moved into the first-round projection, landing at No. 11 with the Chicago Sky after a trade with the Minnesota Lynx.
The first round of the draft comprises 12 picks, while the second and third rounds have 13 picks each. Notably, the Las Vegas Aces had their first-round selection rescinded in 2023 due to a violation of league rules. Bueckers, a point guard from UConn, is a standout player and a recent national champion, making her a strong contender for the top pick with her impressive season averages.
Other notable prospects in the draft include France's center Malonga, USC's power forward Iriafen, Notre Dame's shooting guard Citron, LSU's small forward Morrow, and Maryland's point guard Sellers, each bringing unique skills and experiences to the draft. Teams like the Mystics and the Sun are in rebuilding mode, looking to add promising talents like Slovenia's Sivka and South Carolina's Feagin to their rosters.