The 2025 WNBA Draft, scheduled for Monday night at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, features a highly anticipated rookie class. Paige Bueckers, standout player from UConn, is the consensus top pick expected to join the Dallas Wings. Other notable prospects include French player Dominique Malongais, Kiki Iriafen, Aneesah Morrow, and Hailey Van Lith.
The draft will be televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on Fubo. Seattle Storm holds the second pick after a trade with LA, while the Washington Mystics acquired multiple picks to bolster their roster. The Golden State Valkyries, a new team, will make their first franchise selection in this draft. This event follows a busy WNBA offseason, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season.