Atlanta Dream: Arella Guirantes, SG, Rutgers. WNBA mock draft 2022, version 5.0 - Will Baylor's NaLyssa Smith or Kentucky's Rhyne Howard go No. Austin averaged 15.2 PPG and 9.0 RPG this season. Phoenix Mercury: Natalie Kucowski, PF, Lafayette, 33. Jonathan. It's a fact that true centers don't always make the transition to the WNBA, especially when they haven't expanded their range. It's not fair to compare any rookie to Natasha Howard, a key part of Seattle's past two championships who is now with New York. Sabreena Merchant 22 2023. If Siegrist is off the board, it will be interesting to see which direction the Mystics go. But she does other things well enough that improving on her 3-point shooting might come once she is a pro. The Fever won the lottery for the first time in franchise history and were awarded the top pick in the draft. At 6-foot-3 she has guard skills and athleticism in a forward's body, and boasts the most upside of anyone in this class outside of Boston. NFL NBA MLB NCAAF Soccer Golf NCAAB NHL WNBA MMA Tennis Boxing Olympics Racing Wrestling High Schools. Stay on current site or go to US version. She is at her best when she can play alongside other aggressive, shot-creating guards. 155d M.A. Indiana Fever: Aisha Sheppard, G, Virginia Tech, 35. She was a three-time unanimous first-team All-American and earned basically every major individual accolade as a junior while helping guide the Gamecocks to a national title. The 6-6 center leads Virginia Tech in scoring and rebounding, averaging a double-double of 18.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Also, at this point no draft-eligible juniors have publicly said they will declare for the draft, so they weren't included, either. - The 12 must-see games of the 2021 WNBA regular season, 3. It's harder for second-round picks, and harder still for those in the third round. Cunane finished her Wolfpack career averaging 14.8 PPG and 7.9 RPG. She has a soft touch on her shot and has become a stronger defensive player. If there is one thing that seems nearly certain in this draft, it's that Chicago is interested in a backup point guard to star Courtney Vandersloot. The Wings have good size inside at center and power forward, with Arike Ogunbowale leading their guard corps. 9. But Gamecocks guards Zia Cooke and Brea Beal are both in the mix for the first round, with Beal considered one of the best defensive players in college and Cooke leading South Carolina in scoring. "It's really difficult to see her being a high-minutes player," one WNBA general manager said to The Athletic. Her high ceiling is why she's a possible lottery pick now despite being hurt. While her 3-point shooting percentage is down to 21 percent this season, she is capable of perimeter range, having shot over 30 percent during her NCAA career. WNBA Mock Draft: Who Will The New York Liberty Pick First? She averaged 19.1 PPG and 9.4 RPG this season, and she was 78-of-196 from behind the arc (39.8%). If point guards Aari McDonald and Dana Evans go in the top six, and Onyenwere is still available, she could be the Sparks' choice at No. Jones is a multidimensional playmaker whose size and skill set make her intriguing. Because of injuries, Sabally played just 47 career games with the Ducks, averaging 14.2 PPG and 7.5 RPG. The Carolina Panthers more than likely will take a quarterback with the No. The Wings (three picks), Fever (two), Dream (two) and Lynx (two) have nine of the 12 picks, while the Aces, Liberty, Mercury, Sky and Sun do not have a selection. Cooke thrives in big moments, and no team has played on bigger stages than the Gamecocks in recent years. 1 overall pick has traded hands. Behind-the-scenes look into draft day with University of Maryland guard Diamond Miller. With Dallas' need for more strength on the interior, Collier fits the bill. Indiana Fever. The Dallas Wings own the 2023 draft with the No. The most impressive aspect of Millers game is her ability to grab a rebound, advance the ball and make decisions in the open floor. . Seattle Storm: Trinity Baptiste, SF, Arizona, 36. 6) . 1 to Dallas Wings Skip to main content Skip to navigation > ESPN Search You have come to the ESPN Africa. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and mock draft experts seem to be split over whether they'll take Alabama Bryce Young or Ohio State 's CJ Stroud. So there is no guarantee the players in this mock draft will make themselves eligible for the 2023 draft. Check your bracket now in the Women's Tournament Challenge. She leads the Big 12 in scoring at 20.1 PPG and is tied for second in rebounding at 9.1 RPG. Could Los Angeles be after a local college star in UCLA's Michaela Onyenwere? If Jordan Horston were to fall this low, Seattle has an opportunity to lock up an elite wing with next-level potential. In most WNBA mock drafts, Texas Longhorns center Charli Collier is projected to go No. Diamond Miller gets the and-1 layup after steal, Maddy Siegrist scores 31 points as Villanova advances to Sweet 16, Gamecocks' late momentum bests Bulls in second round (1:54). That didn't stop Brown from scoring 17.5 points per game and shooting 51.3 percent overall. She is one of the most composed players in the 2023 class. It was exclusively televised on ESPN in the United States and on TSN3/5 in Canada. That versatility, combined with her size, length and athleticism at the forward spot makes her a fascinating prospect, and one who could benefit from the extra space at the professional level. She finished with over 3,000 points and 1,300 rebounds for the Cyclones, and the Sparks could use a scoring wing. Atlanta will call out the first name Monday (7 p.m. The Minnesota Lynx failed to address their center needs in free agency, making this pick even more valuable. 27 overall. Still, the three-point shooting is a clear concern when her size means she'll be utilized mostly on the wing. The draft was televised on ESPN and watched by more than 500,000 people. Dungee is an elite scorer and plays at a fast pace, which the Sparks want. 1 min read When it comes to breaking down the NFL draft needs for teams, there is usually a. After a long and busy winter, the last major event of the offseason has arrived. Those four all slipped to the second round of their respective drafts and have carved out regular roles in the league. Despite being the focal point of opposing scouting reports every night, the 5-11 guard is shooting 41 percent from deep and can also score in other ways. Our latest NBA Mock Draft takes a look. A former professional basketball player and collegiate coach, she also contributes to Winsidr. 3. Four balls are drawn to determine a four-digit combination (only 11121314 is ignored and redrawn). But Sparks coach Curt Miller tends to make the most of players' strengths. The current collective bargaining agreement statesthat a player is eligible if she will be at least 22 years old during the calendar. Villanova Wildcats | F | 6-foot-2 | senior. 6. Maryland Terrapins | G | 6-foot-3 | senior. The 6-3 guard has a pro-ready build and has been dominant all season long, leading Maryland in scoring with 19.7 points per game. New Wings coach Latricia Trammell loves defense and could put Horston's skills to use, along with her ability to rebound. Seattle Storm: Hannah Sjerven, F, South Dakota, 34. Just 16 teams are left in the 2023 women's NCAA tournament, and after 48 games in four days and dozens of prospects taking center court, it's time to again project the first round of the WNBA draft, which will be held April 10. If Evans is still available, she might join three other Louisville players on the New York roster. The Dream were one of the best defensive teams in the league last season and play a fast-paced style, both of which would make Amihere a good fit. Mark your calendars The 2023 WNBA Draft presented by. Indiana Fever: Valerie Higgins, SF, Pacific, 34. Home . Minnesota needs both depth in the backcourt and scoring. On3's 2024 WNBA Mock Draft Big Board: 1) Caitlin Clark, G, Iowa Hawkeyes 2022-2023 Stats: 27.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.6 assists per game On3 NIL Valuation: $739K Still, the 6'1" forward was the leading scorer (29.2 points) in Division I while playing in a power conference. Participant. Berger is as steady as they come at the guard spot and has elevated her play in the biggest moments this season. The Sparks have the 10th, 14th, and 26th picks in Monday's draft, which will be start at 4 p.m. in New York City and air live on ESPN. (Video: Joyce Koh/The Washington Post) S. Carolina . 6 Pick in a Three-Team Trade", "Connecticut Sun Acquire Rights to Tiffany Hayes", "Fever Acquire Draft Picks in Trade with Dallas Wings", "Aces Acquire No. Tennessee Lady Vols | G | 6-foot-2 | senior. Minnesota Lynx: Reka Dombai, G, Hungary, 29. Kyle gives his final 2023 WNBA Mock Draft prior to draft night. 11. Finding a way to effectively utilize Boston and 2022 No. WNBA mock draft: Fever win lottery, all eyes on South Carolina's Boston as No. With Soares, Atlanta could secure a potential unicorn in this class who could continue to be developed and impact the WNBA for a long time once healthy. WNBA draft grades: Fever, Lynx score top marks. Team president Gregg Bibb, meanwhile, called Siegrist, who led the nation in scoring at 29.2 points per game while shooting 36.1 percent from behind the arc, "one of the best players in the draft." Does Dallas opt for a point guard here, and if so, which one? We will see throughout the rest of the NCAA tournament how many other players make the same decision to use the COVID-19 waiver from the 2020-21 season to return. She won an NCAA title with Stanford, leading the Cardinal in scoring (14.0 PPG), assists (3.1 per game) and minutes played (32.3 per game). Indiana Fever: Aliyah Boston, C (South Carolina) There's. The 2023 draft took place at Spring Studios New York on April 10, 2023. Indiana Fever: Jenna Staiti, C, Georgia, 21. The Indiana Fever won the No. The Liberty selected Sabrina Ionescu with the first pick last season, but they could take another point guard this year. 1 to Fever; Lynx get Maryland's Diamond Miller 2023 WNBA Draft will be held in New York on April 10 By Jack Maloney There's little suspense about what the Indiana Fever will do with the first pick, which will almost certainly be South Carolina center Aliyah Boston. She was the second overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx. Miller had 24 points, six rebounds and seven points in a second-round victory over Arizona and poured in a game-high 24 points as the Terps' season ended against South Carolina. The Michigan guard connected on 29 percent of her attempts from the perimeter. Burrell could give them more size and depth at wing. 1 draft pick Aliyah Boston projects in the WNBA, Griner makes appearance at Sharpton event, Griner memoir to detail 'harrowing' time in Russia, WNBA adds charters for playoffs, back-to-backs, Griner speaks out on reporter arrested in Russia, 'Pop' culture, international stars mark Hall class. After trading their No. There's been some surprising movement since the last mock draft was released. Williams could be the answer. Winner: Mid-majors and HBCUs. Onyenwere will have to improve her guard skills in the WNBA, but she is well aware of that and has been working on it. 1 overall pick in last November's WNBA Draft Lottery. The 2023 WNBA Draft will take place six days from now on Monday, April 10th on ESPN from 7 to 9 pm in New York and while there are considerable star draft prospects, this draft class isn't as strong as in previous years. 1:38 pm, April 29. "I think this is a great draft for shooters," Robinson . She has the talent to turn things around in Indiana. Now, the Fever have the opportunity to find a potentially transcendent star, one they've lacked since the retirement of Tamika Catchings. Born and currently residing outside the U.S. Never "exercised intercollegiate basketball eligibility" in the U.S. Washington acquired 2022 first- and second-round picks (3rd and 14th overall), and option to swap its own 2023 first-round pick with the 2023 first-round pick Atlanta acquired from Los Angeles, Dallas acquired the rights to Stephanie Soares, Washington acquired 2024 second-round and 2025 first-round picks (via Atlanta), Indiana acquired two 2022 first-round picks (4th and 6th) and a, Vegas acquired a 2022 first- and second-round picks (8th and 13th overall), This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 00:33. Howard has gone back and forth between No. The four balls are then placed back into the machine and the process is repeated to determine the second pick. She averaged 19.8 points and 12.4 rebounds as a senior, and her defensive prowess could make her a good fit with Las Vegas. Texas junior Charli Collier remains. She finished in the 82nd percentile or better in assist percentage in each of the last three seasons, per Her Hoop Stats. Sika Kone - 6'3 F, Mali. ESPN will televise the event. Chicago is restructuring itself, and might see Osborne -- a strong two-way guard -- as a good building block on the perimeter. Her experience and on-court leadership would be welcome on the Fevers young, rebuilding roster. This pick will propel or haunt this franchise for years to come, and they cannot afford to miss on it. Indiana Fever. While Bostons numbers are down, the 6-foot-5 South Carolina center has conducted herself with poise, bearing the brunt of double and triple teams night in and night out. Los Angeles Sparks: Michaela Onyenwere, SF, UCLA. Jones downside is her perimeter shooting, with the 6-1 guard having made only three 3-pointers all season and shooting under 10 percent from deep. In addition to the broadcast of the draft, there was a "WNBA Draft Preview Show" on April 8 hosted LaChina Robinson with analyst Rebecca Lobo. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. At 6-2, Horston has elite length and athleticism that should translate well to the next level on both ends of the floor. Guides Guides. Indiana Fever: Jordan Lewis, G, Baylor, 26. Virginia Tech Hokies | C | 6-foot-6 | senior. Fantasy women's basketball: Which rookies will make the biggest impact in 2023? 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 2 and 3. Bleacher Report: Updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft for picks 1-60 Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. ESPN Daily: WNBA Draft Preview with Alexa Philippou, WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news, Taurasi: 2024 Paris Olympics are 'on my radar', Delle Donne a full-go after 'greatest offseason'. The Wings were a middle of the road 3-point shooting team last season -- fifth in attempts per game (22.6) and eighth in percentage (.343) -- and lost their two best outside threats, Allisha Gray and Marina Mabrey, over the winter. Jones is a cerebral player who has a proven ability to make those around her better. She's not going to play this season, and that may actually make her a great fit for Dallas, who has three first-round picks and could be facing a roster crunch. Going into the NCAA tournament, Diamond Miller had already emerged as the consensus choice to be the second player off the board behind Boston. Miller answered any and all questions about her health and her game this season, and led Maryland to the Elite Eight for the first time in nearly a decade by doing a little bit of everything on both sides of the ball. Fantasy women's basketball: Which rookies will make the biggest impact in 2023? LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark -- stars of last week's NCAA championship -- will not be draft eligible until 2024. At 6-foot-2 with 284 career 3-pointers, she has a chance to be a really difficult matchup with her size on the perimeter. Williams' playmaking and vision are strengths. Players such as Onyenwere and DiJonai Carrington also could fit that bill. Tennessee | guard/forward | 6-foot-1 | senior. The three-time unanimous First Team All-American is one of the best prospects to enter the league in years, and she has all the makings of a franchise talent. 1? 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The Dream are under new management -- owners, general manager and coach all coming in last year -- after missing the playoffs four of the past five seasons. Diamond Miller fights her way through contact to finish an and-1 layup and flexes on her defender. 1 South Carolina stays unbeaten, tops No. New York Liberty: Janelle Bailey, C, North Carolina, 18. The post 2023 WNBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints . Ashley Joens leads the way for Iowa State with a huge 32-point performance vs. Oklahoma. A second-half surge sends South Carolina past South Florida, 76-45, led by Zia Cooke's 21 points and Aliyah Boston's double-double, securing a spot in the Sweet 16. The Indiana Fever selected Aliyah Boston of the South Carolina Gamecocks with the No. Carrington averaged 14.1 points and 4.9 rebounds for Baylor and really played well in the NCAA tournament. Seattle Storm: DiJonai Carrington, SG, Baylor. Fever GM Lin Dunn has said time and again since rejoining the organization that she wants the team's identity to start on the defensive end. She's a tweener size-wise, which is always a challenge in the WNBA. Austin has the capacity to be a low-block star of the future but also expand her game. 12. It's also worth noting that four teams control the draft. New York Liberty: Dana Evans, PG, Louisville. Women's basketball at the collegiate and . Not only is she averaging a career-best 40.8 field-goal percentage, but she is also controlling the ball better, with the fewest turnovers of her career. The Lynx need backcourt depth, and Cooke could be a fit here. 1 pick, WNBA draft grades: Fever, Lynx score top marks, Stars react to the WNBA draft's top picks, How No. Indiana has missed the playoffs for six straight seasons, which is no easy feat considering eight of the league's 12 teams qualify for the postseason. Here is SB Nation's official 2023 WNBA mock draft, including predictions and analysis for all three rounds and all 36 draft picks. That's one of the things that makes this draft so fluid even less than a month before the Indiana Fever will be on the clock with the first pick. How to watch the 2023 WNBA Draft What: 2023 WNBA Draft South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has been adamant that, despite the deflated stat lines, Boston is still the best player in the country.. The 6-2 guard leads the nation in scoring, with 28.9 points per game on 51.8 percent shooting from the field. Horston is one of those players who you feel like could really blossom as a pro player because you see so much potential. On the NCAA side, a number of top-ranked teams have dealt with injuries to key players, but there is plenty of pro-ready talent on the board for 2023. She finished with a program-best 311 3-pointers in her college career. Last season, Burrell's numbers were 16.8 PPG and 4.6 RPG, and she shot just over 40% from 3-point range. When Horston is at her best, she is one of the most elite players in the country. 5 UConn (1:15). Here's On3's 2024 WNBA Draft Big Board, featuring freshly-minted stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. FINAL WNBA DRAFT OPT-IN LIST. And when she can run off actions and get to her spots, she is one of the most efficient shooters in the country. The Final Four of the 2023 women's NCAA tournament is set. The ACC Player of the Year has great length and rebounding instincts. Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso each record a double-double in the 81-77 win vs. the Huskies, matching the longest win streak in Gamecocks' history of 29 games. 6, the Dream have an opportunity to double down on a couple of bigs in this draft class one with immediate potential and one for the future. Bostons impact is felt just as much on defense as it is on offense, most notably in February when she helped hold LSU star forward Angel Reese to her lowest output of the season. (David Berding/Getty Images), Rickea Jackson (Calvin Mattheis/USA TODAY Sports), Stephanie Soares (David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports), Taylor Mikesell (Joseph Scheller/The Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Sports). Wnba mock draft 2020 3. ESPN will televise the event. Iowa State Cyclones | F/G | 6-foot-1 | senior. We know the Fever want a strong defensive identity and Beal could help with that, along with possibly reteaming with Boston in the WNBA. For now, here's a shot at how it could go. Here's a rundown of all the names you need to know, including projected first-round picks, ahead of Monday . Bell, an Ohio State transfer, averaged 23.6 PPG and 9.4 RPG in two seasons at Florida Gulf Coast, while making 143 3-pointers. 9 isn't the same as it was once at No. Atlanta Dream: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, F, UConn, 16. Trades involving 2022 draft picks. ET, ESPN/ESPN App) continues, the biggest question isn't focused on which player might be selected first. 5 and No. Las Vegas Aces: Destiny Slocum, PG, Arkansas, 15. Davis was a two-year starter for the Tide in her final two seasons at the Capstone. 4:44 pm, April 28. April 9, 2023 at 3:47 am #143433. McDonald's defense is top-notch, but how will she perform offensively without the ball? 3. Formerly projected as a lottery pick, she might fall to the middle of the first round in part because she doesn't have a 3-point shot, and scouts aren't sure she will develop one. The 6'1" guard dished out 5.8 assists per game, a significant jump from her previous career high (3.4). It seems a long shot. Having played under head coach Dawn Staley for four seasons, Cooke will enter the WNBA with a pro-ready mentality. Indiana Fever (via Wings): Brea Beal, G, South Carolina, 8. [2] The four non-playoff teams in 2022 qualified from the lottery drawing: Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, Los Angeles Sparks, and the Minnesota Lynx. Smith's motor is always running high, another plus defensively. She also hauled in 5.1 rebounds per game. Madi Williams shows off vision with nice dish vs. Iowa State Cyclones, Oklahoma Sooners | forward | 6-foot-0 | senior. Jones' lack of success from behind the arc -- she's 3 of 28 this season and 23 of 101 in her Stanford career -- is a concern and could cause her to drop in the draft. NFL 7-Round Mock Draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks - The Athletic How might all seven rounds of the NFL Draft play out next week? Minnesota Lynx: Maya Dodson, F, Notre Dame, 23. Chicago Sky: Kiana Williams, PG, Stanford. She arguably is the most skilled post player in this class with her ability to play with her back to the basket, attack off the dribble, create separation with her fadeaway and execute in the high post. Rickea Jacksons ceiling is sky-high given her athleticism and scoring mentality. At her best, Miller is a game-changer. Minnesota Lynx: Diamond Miller, G, Maryland, 3. Unearthing the hidden gems will be a little more difficult in the 2023 WNBA draft, though, after a number of draft-eligible players opted to use the extra year of eligibility they received during . ET, ESPN/ESPN App) continues, the biggest question isn't focused on which player might be selected first. Admittedly, she hasn't shown as much regarding playmaking or rebounding (she had 41 assists to 70 turnovers and averaged 3.9 RPG as a senior), but that could be attributed to the Razorbacks' style of play and personnel. Jackson could use her fifth year of NCAA eligibility next season, but if she were to declare for this years draft, Dallas would be hard-pressed to pass over her all-around talent and potential at No. It's also the time of the year where you can hedge your bets by giving two answers for each draft pick projection, what you would do and what you think the team will do. You get the sense that the Mystics would like one more big-time slashing scorer, and Jackson fits the bill. But with a chance to go No. Her 54.3 percent effective field-goal rate put her in the 90th percentile. 2023 WNBA Mock Draft: Aliyah Boston goes No. Kitley has a chance to show her stuff on a big stage. She has been a points machine for the Wildcats. Indiana Fever: Selena Lott, PG, Marquette, 27. 1:59 pm, May 10. She averages 15.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG and 2.7 APG and has a chance to be a top-level defender in the pro game. The Dream clearly made the deal they did because they wanted someone specifically. Connecticut Sun: Jenn Wirth, PF, Gonzaga, 31. Washington might have the chance to add versatility, shot creation and defense with one pick. Dallas Wings: Iliana Rupert, C, France, 14. The Dallas Wings hold the top two picks and four total in the first round. Under the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the WNBA and its players' union, draft eligibility for players not defined as "international" requires the following to be true:[5]. The two-time NAIA Player of the Year was off to a strong start at Iowa State, but she tore her ACL in January and was denied an extra year of eligibility. UConn Huskies | guard/forward | 6-foot-1 | senior. Horston has top-five pick potential, but if she were to drop to No. 2:23 pm ET, Latricia Trammell told CBS Sports that finding a floor spacer is a key priority, Griner to pen book about Russian detainment experience, 2023 WNBA Draft: Full results, first-round grades, 2023 WNBA Draft winners and losers: Fever hit jackpot, WNBA expands charter flight program for upcoming season, An inside look at the Wings' draft process, Aces' owner Davis denies improper payment reports, 2023 WNBA Mock Draft: Aliyah Boston goes No. - For projected top pick Charli Collier, determination is a family trait ET, ESPN) at the draft in New York. Cooke is another part of the storied South Carolina recruiting class of 2019, and she could be the fourth Gamecock to hear her name called in the first round on draft night. 1 draft pick Aliyah Boston projects in the WNBA, Griner makes appearance at Sharpton event, Griner memoir to detail 'harrowing' time in Russia, WNBA adds charters for playoffs, back-to-backs, Griner speaks out on reporter arrested in Russia, 'Pop' culture, international stars mark Hall class. LA Sparks. is at least 4 years removed from high school graduation. That includes her 3-point shot. Boston is universally regarded as the best player in the class and a likely franchise cornerstone. SB Nation mock draft and six spots ahead of ESPN's mock draft. Atlanta Dream: Unique Thompson, PF, Auburn, 16. With the league releasing its schedule on Tuesday, the picture of the 2021 season continues to come into focus. Georgia Amoore and Elizabeth Kitley combine for 52 points in Virginia Tech's win over NC State. 9, Seattle wont want to miss out on adding a player of her talent to its retooling roster. Jackson is tough to defend off the dribble, with a quick first step and a great combination of body control and size to finish in the paint. 1 seeds still alive in the Sweet 16, and South Carolina is favored to repeat as national champion. The Mystics also get the No. As the countdown to Thursday's 2021 WNBA draft (7 p.m. Williams struggled against South Carolina's defense in the national championship game -- going 1-of-7 from the field for two points -- but she averaged 14.2 PPG this season and might find her best days ahead as a professional. Haley Jones has long been touted as a lottery selection, and if shes still available at No. Make Your Picks. Seattle Storm: Grace Berger, G, Indiana, 10. The 2021 WNBA Draft is less than two months away, and it is time for our first write-up of how the picks might play out. Just 16 teams are left in the 2023 women's NCAA tournament, and after 48 games in four days and dozens of prospects taking center court, it's time to again project the first round of the WNBA . Based on the makeup of the Wings roster after free agency, it is evident they need to address perimeter shooting in this draft. Currently playing professionally with Ragusa in Italy, she knows she will need to get stronger for the WNBA. She also made 112 3-pointers, shooting 41.1% from behind the arc. It came at a perfect time, as they'll be able to select Boston, one of the best prospects to enter the league in years. 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