Correction: Las Vegas no longer has their first-round pick. It was rescinded by the league. Point stands, I like the idea of them adding a point guard like Raven Johnson
@@lincolnholder5874 It’s because of the treatment toward Aces former player Dearica Hamby who’s now on the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces Organization treated her bad due to her being pregnant.
If the Sparks have the #1 Pick, add Paige Bueckers to Cameron Brink and Los Angeles will make them superstars for their beauty and get 'em endorsement deals.
Chicago needs a great playmaking pass first guard for Angel and Kamilla, there’s way too many times where they’re open in the paint and don’t get the ball. As for Seattle I just want them to give Nika minutes, I don’t know how they expect her to develop getting 2 minutes every other game smh. But yea a player like Paopao would be great for them.
Muhl will be waived, I'd put money on that. She's just not pro material and will never be. Just look at Westbrook, she was waived by the Storm in the first season and to date, is not on ANY WNBA roster. Christyn Williams, same, waived from Phoenix and NO WNBA team has picked her up. Stewart is the LAST great UConn player to be in the WNBA.
Te-Hina Paopao is a top 6 pick and Chicago needs to take her with their first pick. Her 3 pt shooting is too valuable and i even think she should go before Miles.
This is definitely... the boldest mock draft lmao. Theres a non zero percent chance Aneesah goes 2nd in this draft and to have her not even a first rounder is... interesting lmao. As a Sky fan, my draft board is 1. Paige (duh) 2. Olivia Miles- We need shooting, but we just as badly need a floor general to get our bigs easy looks, hoping she falls to us 3. Pao-Pao- Someone who can share ball handling duties with Chennedy, but shoot lights out, again hoping she falls to us 4. Raven Johnson- Pesky defender who has chemistry with Kam, and is good friends with Angel. I think the next player on my board is better, but because of the vibes I think she would fit Chicago better 5. Georgia Amoore- Great passer, but not floor general if that makes sense. I just think she could replicate Dana's minutes and hopefully be better lmao.
@@kingxavierlovely I can see Aneesah going 2nd behind Paige. U don’t know the Beast like we do🥳 🐅Hollywood is gonna be a Jr so she won’t come out this year. Pao Pao and Amore are 🔥🔥🔥 so I agree with them being first rounders. If Pao Pao goes to the Sky…it’s lights out. Her shooting abilities are astronomical. I got her out shooting CC
@@Ettrny Kiki prolly goes second or third. I think it's a toss up between her and Aneesah. Aneesah is leagues better defensively and while Kiki was better offensively last year, people forget Aneesah used to get BUSY at depaul. I think it'll be interesting to watch both players this year as they'll be the featured forward on their team with a high usage guard (Juju and Flau'Jae)
@@jr1049that’s not happening because she is a true three she has been playing the four and she wouldn’t fit the two and Kiki is a 4-5 she doesn’t take to many threes and she’s not a wing she is not a true three
I love that you're also looking at international players and not just college players from the US! There is so much talent out there and I never see people picking internationals for their mock drafts even though there is definitely a chance of them getting drafted. It's obvious that people just aren't familiar with them, cause they just have less tape of them, but I'm happy you considered them :)
I love that you have the courage to make this so early. So many content creators are hesitant because this is on the internet now forever. I find it so fun to go back in time and compare actual results to our predictions. I like a lot of your picks, I think a PaoPao could be significantly higher and Citron could maybe drop to round 2 (Amoore could go way higher or way lower depending on need… she’s really small for the W) Azzi is a wildcard based on her health. But I really enjoy this video. Thank you for producing it.
If she’s still available I see Miles a better fit in Los Angeles….she’s not a player who should sit on the bench. LA needs a PG who can lead their offense on the court…get their players the ball in the paint. She would definitely sit with Dallas. And I don’t see them keeping her and Lacey.
@@tonyafranklin621LA head coach is trash he wouldn’t even know what too do with Olivia Miles at all he has a star player and took her out of the game at the last minute really
Though she is rough, Malonga is a freakish athlete with the biggest upside in the draft. Admittedly, there is a non-vanishingly small chance of a bust too. But she is very young and could grow into a world beater. How good could she be by age 22? I would have her two or three slots higher.
Pretty awesome mock draft breakdown. I am just glad that the WNBA is slowly finally expanding with teams. It sucks watching so much talent either not getting decent minutes, little minutes or no minutes. Just wasting away on a bench somewhere.
Truth! I believe over the years we've also seen some late 1st round picks not make the roster of the team that drafted them, to say nothing of 2nd or 3rd round picks (although, to be fair, 2nd round picks in the NBA don't always make the roster.) I'm also hopeful that because of the increase in interest (and thus $$) the next CBA will include some changes to the salary cap so every team can invest in their best players *and* carry the maximum 12 players on their roster instead of 11.
I agree 100%, she's a bust just like CW, PB and AF for UConn. #1's who have NEVER won a National Championship and I don't see Strong making that happen as well.
Indiana’s needs shooting just as bad as they need defenders. We’ve seen our 3 & 4 positions not being able to shoot which hinders our offense. So grabbing a 26% 3 pt shooter, albeit an elite defender, wouldn’t really maximize the ceiling on the group. If they can’t get Citron I’d look to get a backup pg who can spell minutes for cc. Look to address 3 & 4 positions in free agency/trade.
Citron makes a lot of sense for Indiana too. She could initiate the offense in the current 'Erica Wheeler' role, when Clark is playing off-ball and also could back up Lexie Hull at the 3 and several years from now if she develops well, could step in at SG if Mitchell decides to leave. I feel like Clark/Mitchell/Citron would be pretty tough to beat as a three-guard rotation.
@@patricklarson7564 I completely agree when I wrote this it was a bit more realistic lol but now being the 6th seed and the expansion team getting a pick we’re probably getting 8th pick and I’m certain she’ll get pick before then 😔
2027 WNBA draft class gonna special man Juju Watkins Hanna Hidalgo Milaysia Fulwiley Audi Crooks Mikayla Williams KK Arnold Teresa Johnson This has the potential to be what the 96' draft was for the NBA I feel
For Paige’s sake, I hope that she goes to a large media market like L.A. or Golden State where they can really take advantage of her star power. As much as she would probably love to play with Edwards again, I just don’t see that happening in Washington.
I understand this is about first-round picks but don't you think Maddy Westbeld could go in the top 13? I am also hoping James at NC State gets drafted to a team that could use a scorer off the bench.
As a Mystics fan, I've referred to this season as Tank For Page. I know Iriafen is *very* good, but I've liked Bueckers ever since she arrived at UConn. I know this is heresy, but I've always liked her more than Clark.
Thank you Hunter, this was a Great Projection and ratings by you in my opinion. I also enjoy the commentary, because you explain details, and your opinion regarding your pics, which is always appreciated. I especially agree with your pic of Bueckers, I think pairing her up with Edwards her former teammate, and depending where the team wants to go, but with Bueckers there it would definitely turn things around for them, and no doubt she will be placed as a Starter. I also like your pic with the Indiana Fever, Saniya Rivers, She definitely has The defensive skills, And you are so correct about Indiana and they desperately need defense. Although as a Fever Fan, I honestly and personally would not mind having Dominique Malonga, if Rivers is not available, because Malonga has incredible reach and at her height and skills, and that The Fever does not have a big at Center, and I think the Fever would benefit from a having a Center, again just a personal opinion. Lastly, a couple items,- Haley Van Lith was not mentioned in your rankings, I thought she was going into the draft next year? Or is there A specific reason that you know of that you did not include her in the rankings? I could be mistaken on her being a 2025 Draft. I know she was selected for the 2024 Olympic team now. Also, I was wondering if you had heard anything about Scalia and Elster who are 2 Great Players That were undrafted, likely due to the fact of such a high grade draft class of players this year. I kind of feel bad when players get undrafted in the WNBA that were really good or played Very well in their last couple of years at college and really developed. It’s kind of a shame that there’s only 12 WNBA teams right now but the expansions are coming like you said. I watched Scalia play and she is fantastic as a shooter. I can’t believe how many three-pointers that she has made. I know she broke The All time Indiana 3 point Record, And she shoots 42.6 from the field and over 86% from free throws, but her small size at 5’10 probably played a big role in her not being selected. But then, again, players like Skylar Diggins Smith, is very small, and you can see what she can do. Anyway, If you have any info about either Scalia or Elster that you’ve heard, feel free to comment. Thanks again Hunter for a great Topic, and Rankings, and commentary.
The fact that neither Aneessah Morrow nor Raven Johnson are top 5 picks in this mock draft made me shake my head. Aneessah is a beast, and the only reason she wasnt as good as she supposed to be with LSU was bc of Angel Reese. Raven was the best pure PG in college last year, and if you watch the Wnba, you would know that these girls play in most cases old school basketball with PG who are floor generals first, instead of being shooters like in the NBA.
The Sky need a PG first, but they also need a 3 & D small forward. If Bree Hall is still there at the #12 spot, like you're suggesting...then that would be perfect for the Sky.
Thank you for considering Feagin, I think this young lady will surprise many in the W. Now, I have to ask 1) where is Ayoka Lee, and 2) didn't Indiana get rid of Taylor who is a better defender than Rivers? It would be good to give the new team two first-round picks or the first pick in the second round.
@@lincolnholder5874 They did, but Rivers is taller/longer wingspan with way higher offensive upside. I don’t really think Lee is a prospect. Good college player, but we’ve seen plenty of these not so athletic post bigs not translate to the W
@@HunterCruse14 I think Rivers is a wonderful point guard and I think her stock might drop if she moves to the wing in her senior season. Lee is a scorer and teams will need a 6.6 who can score.
Awesome video, thank you! One question, do you see a plausable scenario where Nebraska C Alexis Markowski could play her way into the 1st round this season? One other mock I've seen projected her to go to Phoenix at #17. Do you see her as most likely a 2nd round pick?
Aneesah Morrow 6' 1'' 13 of 60 {21%} from Downtown and 46% from the floor ..love her game followed since Freshman at Depaul but it ain't about creating space ..she is tweener who will have to add range and become more consistent near the hoop this season..listed as Forward at DePaul and ridiculouslly as a Guard at LSU.. Obviously can't play guard lets hope she adds a consistent perimeter shot .. Eventually almost all tweeners have to...
I hope the Sky draft Olivia Miles. At PG, she is the best combination of floor general/facilitator & scorer in the draft. Paige won't last to the 6th pick, but that may be a good thing for Chicago. Paige is a score 1st/pass 2nd type PG. Chicago needs a PG who can pass the ball to our bigs in the paint. Olivia is the best option for the Sky. If Olivia is not available, then Raven Johnson is the next best option at PG for the Sky.
I believe Aneesah Morrow should be a top five-Ten pick. i agree she is a a solid 3 small forward in the WNBA and is too small to guard 4's, she would be a beast in chicago that front line of her angel and kamilia would be something else! she's amazing off the dribble and drawing double teams, chicago does need shooting, but you gonna get that anyway maybe try to get haliey van lith late in the 3rd or something........you don't lose out on a possible generational small forward.....
She is not a point guard and showed that at LSU and she also does not play defense and the year she played with lsu she just did not have it which is way to transferred, she does not play good under pressure.
To everyone confused about Janiah she could technically enter because she turns 22 the year of her draft. He birthday is in November, so she makes the cut off by a little.
Love my Sky to get Miles & PaoPao or Sitron & PaoPao. I get Miles 3 is a problem but we need a legit floor general and Chennedy is a 2. Plus Olivia should improve her 3pfg%
Yeah the thing is you need a point guard that can shoot & move off the ball next to Carter. Possibly that’s Amoore? But then you’re asking Chennedy to defend the best guards. They’re just in a tough spot overall because their 3 key long-term players are all non shooters, you know
@@HunterCruse14 Were not in a tough spot. Just have to build around the core 3 effectively. And Chennedy can shoot she just relies mostly on her iso game going to the basket. I don't mind that because she's unstoppable. Adding Miles opens up a ton of easy shots for everyone. Her & an elite 3pt shooter puts us right where we wanna be.
Saniyah Rivers is not a better defender than Bree Hall. Not close either. Bree Hall is the best wing defender in the country. Good video except the Mock No. 3 and Aneesah Morrow will be a Top 10 pick. Sania Feagin may go higher.
I gotta add, Raven Johnson is going to be one of the best because her IQ is high, she's improved her shooting, good defender, but most especially she's a serious floor general. Poapoa is similar but a great shooter, still high IQ and serious floor general. Now Anessah Morrow though, she's truly Alysha Clark but much more athletic and 2in taller, probably stronger too.
One problem I see with the WNBA draft in general is that there aren’t that many spots in the league in general and it seems like the players who are there stick around for a long time and have long careers, so there are just way more players coming into the league each year than there are spots available. That means that a lot of these players will never get a real chance.
Can`t wait see next year come. See what the GOLDEN STATE TEAM dose . I can see us build around a drafted player , plus ownership will spend on players .
Im looking forward to the league expansion. There are so many players who need time to develop but don't get a chance because there are so few available spots. On a side note, i think Dallas needs to find a way to keep Odessey Sims. She and Arike have such great chemistry and make a great back court, it would be a shame to see them lose that.
Leaving the number 3 scorer in the country off any mock draft only tells me that very little thought has gone into compiling the names for it. Lucy Olsen only sat behind Caitlin Clark and Juju Watkins the entire year in scoring w/ a constant 25/26 ppg. A year that also included a 40 ball and All American honors! I’m, at the very least, drafting a healthy player who can EXECUTE over someone who barely played college ball but has a name!
@@carol68490 lol. i just watch recommended videos. 🤷♂ I am ready to move on from the Paige Bueckers era. In some respects, Paige has become bigger than UConn. And I think Azzi and Caroline are part of that era. I hope this is the last year for all 3 of them.
@@Veenic22 she will be 22 in a few months. She has already graduated college. If she plays really well and has a healthy year. She will be drafted. Probably highly drafted. No reason to play against Xavier as a 23 year old.
It's my belief the next 2-3 drafts will bring many more talented ladies. I also believe this year's draftee's will not treat the incomers like horseradish
Aside for the #1 & #2, the 2025 WNBA Draft seems kind of weak to me. If the Mystics draft Paige Bueckers as their first pick, I sure hope the coach utilizes her how Pat Riley played Magic Johnson. She needs greyhounds for the run and gun style.
Not too interested in them as prospects. They’ll be picked for sure based on college success, but the upside is limited and it’s just tough to be solely a post scoring big when you aren’t a star & don’t really offer much else on both ends
Citron would be a great fit on the fever because her strength is how well she moves off ball and cuts, which opens herself up for passes from Miles and Hidalgo. She would work so well with Clark it just makes perfect sense to me
Chicago should try to trade up for Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Without Mabrey the team will most likely suck so gotta tank and trade up and be willing to put a 2026 1st round pick on the line.
To think Bree Hall, Raven Johnson, Saniya Feagin, and Saniya Rivers were in the same #1 ranked recruiting class at USC. Yeah they have a chip together. Some now have 2. Rivers stays maybe they have a 3 peat going
Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso can shoot because Angel Reese is the Rookie of the Year and Angel Reese is an amazing player and I believe in her now and I am so proud of her and Kamilla Cardoso as well. In the WNBA All Star Angel Reese played with Caitlin Clark and those two worked together and they are both amazing players and I am also proud of them to. Including the other players from Dallas Wings is Arike and many more from different teams on the WNBA Team. And Angel Reese can Shoot the 3 Pointer Ball as well. She did that 2x last month. Also I am very excited for two new more players next year is Sonia Citron and Bree Hall.
disagree with the idea Paige is the sure number 1, yes she’s the highest probability but I could see some of these teams with pg going with Kiki over Paige. Kiki will be 22 and Paige will be 24 so you have a younger player and a dominant pf/c who has a solid jumper. Now I agree if Washington has 1 and 3 they would take Paige needing a pg, but I actually see them taking Aneesah Morrow at 3.
Washington, Dallas, LA, Golden State, even Chicago ... all would choose Paige if possible. Specially cause she isnt a true PG. She is more of a scoring guard who can also playmake a bit. Means she fits next to most "classic" PG's who are more of initiators then finishers on the court. Specially because she is a great floor spacer. Hell I can even see her next to Clark, if for some strange reason the Fever get the 1st pick. I read very contradicting things about the next draft. But as far as I know the Fever would still have a lottery pick right now, cause the records of the last 2 sesons will be combined to create the draft order. If thats true, well we will see. BUT IF, it would mean Mitchell is most likely gone and CC/Bueckers would be the most methal backcourt in WNBA history!
would a team mortgage their future picks for two top 10 2025 picks , to build a young playoff hopeful that will contend earlier than expected? like oklahoma city thunder. i can see pao pao and citron in fever. or the opposite, pass on this draft and try to get more picks is the juju watkins draft
What ! They don't need a point guard that can't shoot 3's. They need scoring. This year the team ave for scoring in games was 75 ppg while the top three teams shot : Conn 81.9 ppg.... NYL 84.3 ppg and Minn 87 ppg but as far as defence goes the Fever was tied with the NYL for rebounds at 36 rpg. They are not a good 3 point shooting team like most people think, they shot and ave of 29- 3 point shots per game and only made 7 per game with a percentage of 24/1 % and that sucks compared to the top teams. They need a big that can finish at the rim, rebound and block shots and they also need another 3 point shooter.
I'm shocked u didn't go with Georgia Amoore to Chicago at 6 or 12. Elite 3 pt shooter, amazing vision. The Sky need an young, explosive along with 3pt shooting. Amoore would fill the PG need for them.
Correction: Las Vegas no longer has their first-round pick. It was rescinded by the league. Point stands, I like the idea of them adding a point guard like Raven Johnson
Does this have anything to do with the hundred thousand each?
@@lincolnholder5874 It’s because of the treatment toward Aces former player Dearica Hamby who’s now on the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces Organization treated her bad due to her being pregnant.
@@dylanmiller9657 I thought that they lost the first-round pick this year for the Hamby treatment. Thank you for the information.
Raven has 1 more year before entering draft so college season she would be a junior.
@@HunterCruse14 was LV pick rescinded because of the Hamby situation?
Aneesah Morrow not being a first rounder is CRIMINAL! 😂
@@TheReddee1987 facts
He addressed it in the honorable mention part of the video
Hell yea
Yeah, she’s a lock to go first round lol 😂
@@LLH952 Hm is bad she literally a top 5 pick
If the Sparks have the #1 Pick, add Paige Bueckers to Cameron Brink and Los Angeles will make them superstars for their beauty and get 'em endorsement deals.
Chicago needs a great playmaking pass first guard for Angel and Kamilla, there’s way too many times where they’re open in the paint and don’t get the ball.
As for Seattle I just want them to give Nika minutes, I don’t know how they expect her to develop getting 2 minutes every other game smh. But yea a player like Paopao would be great for them.
Muhl will be waived, I'd put money on that. She's just not pro material and will never be. Just look at Westbrook, she was waived by the Storm in the first season and to date, is not on ANY WNBA roster. Christyn Williams, same, waived from Phoenix and NO WNBA team has picked her up. Stewart is the LAST great UConn player to be in the WNBA.
Her name is Chennedy Carter.
@@GregF-k7w Chennedy Carter is a scoring guard, not a playmaking pass first guard… she’s averaging 2.8 assists and has a 24% assist percentage.
Te-Hina Paopao is a top 6 pick and Chicago needs to take her with their first pick. Her 3 pt shooting is too valuable and i even think she should go before Miles.
I think Miles will stay one more year at ND.
@RustyLou18 she can't shoot. You need guards that open up the paint so teams can't double team in the paint.
also her IQ is very high. Sky PG's have been streaky
Te-hina is the best pic for the Chi
This is definitely... the boldest mock draft lmao. Theres a non zero percent chance Aneesah goes 2nd in this draft and to have her not even a first rounder is... interesting lmao.
As a Sky fan, my draft board is
1. Paige (duh)
2. Olivia Miles- We need shooting, but we just as badly need a floor general to get our bigs easy looks, hoping she falls to us
3. Pao-Pao- Someone who can share ball handling duties with Chennedy, but shoot lights out, again hoping she falls to us
4. Raven Johnson- Pesky defender who has chemistry with Kam, and is good friends with Angel. I think the next player on my board is better, but because of the vibes I think she would fit Chicago better
5. Georgia Amoore- Great passer, but not floor general if that makes sense. I just think she could replicate Dana's minutes and hopefully be better lmao.
@@kingxavierlovely I can see Aneesah going 2nd behind Paige. U don’t know the Beast like we do🥳 🐅Hollywood is gonna be a Jr so she won’t come out this year. Pao Pao and Amore are 🔥🔥🔥 so I agree with them being first rounders. If Pao Pao goes to the Sky…it’s lights out. Her shooting abilities are astronomical. I got her out shooting CC
where is kiki iriafen??
@@Ettrny Kiki prolly goes second or third. I think it's a toss up between her and Aneesah. Aneesah is leagues better defensively and while Kiki was better offensively last year, people forget Aneesah used to get BUSY at depaul. I think it'll be interesting to watch both players this year as they'll be the featured forward on their team with a high usage guard (Juju and Flau'Jae)
@@kingxavierlovely i didn’t see you said for chicago sky my bad
Raven is not apart of the 2025 Class lol
I feel like Chicago needs to take a PG. Pao Pao would help our 3 Point shooting and our point guard problem
Chicago needs a PG badly, Evans can’t give Carodso nor Angel the ball consistently. 😩
Chicago should tank or trade up for Olivia Miles
Love this idea maybe even Raven Johnson although I think she has another year
Georiga Amoore even. I think she's a better player overall than Pao-Pao.
@@vraiking yeah Miles would be amazing but I don’t think they’ll tank to get her.
LA literally cannot take Kiki it doesn't make sense unless they trade Hamby
We can move rickea at 2 Kiki at the 3 hamby at the 4 and brink at the 5
@@jr1049that’s not happening because she is a true three she has been playing the four and she wouldn’t fit the two and Kiki is a 4-5 she doesn’t take to many threes and she’s not a wing she is not a true three
If the Sparks don't get Paige, I would take Kiki and trade Hamby. Makes sense to go all in on the youth movement anyway.
I love that you're also looking at international players and not just college players from the US! There is so much talent out there and I never see people picking internationals for their mock drafts even though there is definitely a chance of them getting drafted. It's obvious that people just aren't familiar with them, cause they just have less tape of them, but I'm happy you considered them :)
Thank you!
Yep, that French player may very well go #1 instead of PB.
Love the 12th pick for Chicago with B. Hall but the first pick they need a PG
This video is exactly what some of us WNBA fans have been waiting for.
Great job.
🫡🫡 I appreciate that
I prefer PaoPao to Chicago. She already knows how to pass to kamilla and she can shoot the 3 better than almost anyone in the next draft class
I love that you have the courage to make this so early. So many content creators are hesitant because this is on the internet now forever. I find it so fun to go back in time and compare actual results to our predictions. I like a lot of your picks, I think a PaoPao could be significantly higher and Citron could maybe drop to round 2 (Amoore could go way higher or way lower depending on need… she’s really small for the W) Azzi is a wildcard based on her health. But I really enjoy this video. Thank you for producing it.
Thank you!!!
I want Olivia Miles here in Chicago in 2025
If she’s still available I see Miles a better fit in Los Angeles….she’s not a player who should sit on the bench. LA needs a PG who can lead their offense on the court…get their players the ball in the paint. She would definitely sit with Dallas. And I don’t see them keeping her and Lacey.
@@tonyafranklin621LA head coach is trash he wouldn’t even know what too do with Olivia Miles at all he has a star player and took her out of the game at the last minute really
The Sky needs Olivia Miles or Raven Johnson at the point hell get them both get Dana up out of there she is not it
@@mitchellcoles8793she's trying to get traded. Sky said no
Though she is rough, Malonga is a freakish athlete with the biggest upside in the draft. Admittedly, there is a non-vanishingly small chance of a bust too. But she is very young and could grow into a world beater. How good could she be by age 22? I would have her two or three slots higher.
New WNBA fan. Loved the video. Do you have your big board WNBA draft prospects posted anywhere ?
I’ll have one soon - like within the next week & a half ish! Thank you i appreciate it a ton
Awesome stuff man!!
Appreciate it!
Pretty awesome mock draft breakdown. I am just glad that the WNBA is slowly finally expanding with teams. It sucks watching so much talent either not getting decent minutes, little minutes or no minutes. Just wasting away on a bench somewhere.
Truth! I believe over the years we've also seen some late 1st round picks not make the roster of the team that drafted them, to say nothing of 2nd or 3rd round picks (although, to be fair, 2nd round picks in the NBA don't always make the roster.) I'm also hopeful that because of the increase in interest (and thus $$) the next CBA will include some changes to the salary cap so every team can invest in their best players *and* carry the maximum 12 players on their roster instead of 11.
I would like either a PG wing for my Sky.
@@KazeShikamaru we need both
Great work as always and I love the idea of Raven Johnson in Vegas. She would flourish as a defender on a veteran team.
Janiah Barker at 4 is ludicrous, she has been the biggest Bust of her class.
I agree 100%, she's a bust just like CW, PB and AF for UConn. #1's who have NEVER won a National Championship and I don't see Strong making that happen as well.
@@RustyLou18 Strong might be the recruit that gets them back to the Natty but Joyce Edwards is just as good, should have been co-number 1.
Indiana’s needs shooting just as bad as they need defenders. We’ve seen our 3 & 4 positions not being able to shoot which hinders our offense. So grabbing a 26% 3 pt shooter, albeit an elite defender, wouldn’t really maximize the ceiling on the group. If they can’t get Citron I’d look to get a backup pg who can spell minutes for cc. Look to address 3 & 4 positions in free agency/trade.
Citron makes a lot of sense for Indiana too. She could initiate the offense in the current 'Erica Wheeler' role, when Clark is playing off-ball and also could back up Lexie Hull at the 3 and several years from now if she develops well, could step in at SG if Mitchell decides to leave. I feel like Clark/Mitchell/Citron would be pretty tough to beat as a three-guard rotation.
@@patricklarson7564 I completely agree when I wrote this it was a bit more realistic lol but now being the 6th seed and the expansion team getting a pick we’re probably getting 8th pick and I’m certain she’ll get pick before then 😔
Great mock draft. Love these in depth videos
Thank you!
2027 WNBA draft class gonna special man
Juju Watkins
Hanna Hidalgo
Milaysia Fulwiley
Audi Crooks
Mikayla Williams
KK Arnold
Teresa Johnson
This has the potential to be what the 96' draft was for the NBA I feel
Those are all 2027 prospects but yes agreed
@@HunterCruse14 oh yeah agreed I figured some would be draft eligible for 2026 but I'm glad you cleared that up 🙌🏿
Not KK Arnold, nope, she can't even compare to Tessa Johnson.
@@RustyLou18 who said I was comparing? Why you trippin? Go on bout your day and be bless
Sonia Cintron would be a great fit with Chicago. I agree!
Thats who i think they will target but first they will try to get paige then after look at guards like cintron,and miles
Citron is the most underrated players in WCBB, I'd take her before PB ANYDAY.
For Paige’s sake, I hope that she goes to a large media market like L.A. or Golden State where they can really take advantage of her star power. As much as she would probably love to play with Edwards again, I just don’t see that happening in Washington.
I understand this is about first-round picks but don't you think Maddy Westbeld could go in the top 13? I am also hoping James at NC State gets drafted to a team that could use a scorer off the bench.
Hi Hunter… Great breakdown! Will you be posting an updated mock draft after the lottery? Love the pick for my Liberty!
I’ll have one later this month & then one after the lottery!
@@HunterCruse14 Awesome, thanks!
As a Mystics fan, I've referred to this season as Tank For Page. I know Iriafen is *very* good, but I've liked Bueckers ever since she arrived at UConn. I know this is heresy, but I've always liked her more than Clark.
@@GMUHistorian she is better than Clark. Paige is a complete player who is a step ahead of other players with her instincts. Both sides of the ball.
i’ve been screaming paige to dc for a while now and it might actually happen lol
I hope so! The fit would be awesome
Thank you Hunter, this was a Great Projection and ratings by you in my opinion. I also enjoy the commentary, because you explain details, and your opinion regarding your pics, which is always appreciated. I especially agree with your pic of Bueckers, I think pairing her up with Edwards her former teammate, and depending where the team wants to go, but with Bueckers there it would definitely turn things around for them, and no doubt she will be placed as a Starter. I also like your pic with the Indiana Fever, Saniya Rivers, She definitely has The defensive skills, And you are so correct about Indiana and they desperately need defense. Although as a Fever Fan, I honestly and personally would not mind having Dominique Malonga, if Rivers is not available, because Malonga has incredible reach and at her height and skills, and that The Fever does not have a big at Center, and I think the Fever would benefit from a having a Center, again just a personal opinion. Lastly, a couple items,- Haley Van Lith was not mentioned in your rankings, I thought she was going into the draft next year? Or is there A specific reason that you know of that you did not include her in the rankings? I could be mistaken on her being a 2025 Draft. I know she was selected for the 2024 Olympic team now.
Also, I was wondering if you had heard anything about Scalia and Elster who are 2 Great Players That were undrafted, likely due to the fact of such a high grade draft class of players this year. I kind of feel bad when players get undrafted in the WNBA that were really good or played Very well in their last couple of years at college and really developed. It’s kind of a shame that there’s only 12 WNBA teams right now but the expansions are coming like you said.
I watched Scalia play and she is fantastic as a shooter. I can’t believe how many three-pointers that she has made. I know she broke The All time Indiana 3 point Record, And she shoots 42.6 from the field and over 86% from free throws, but her small size at 5’10 probably played a big role in her not being selected. But then, again, players like Skylar Diggins Smith, is very small, and you can see what she can do. Anyway, If you have any info about either Scalia or Elster that you’ve heard, feel free to comment. Thanks again Hunter for a great Topic, and Rankings, and commentary.
Maddy Westbield not being anywhere on here is near criminal 6’3 wing dat can shoot the lights out
The fact that neither Aneessah Morrow nor Raven Johnson are top 5 picks in this mock draft made me shake my head. Aneessah is a beast, and the only reason she wasnt as good as she supposed to be with LSU was bc of Angel Reese. Raven was the best pure PG in college last year, and if you watch the Wnba, you would know that these girls play in most cases old school basketball with PG who are floor generals first, instead of being shooters like in the NBA.
Te-Hina PaoPao and Bree Hall is definitely Top 5😮💨🔥🤌🏽!’
I can also see Bree back with Kamilla.
Bree never gave the ball to Kamilla...not much at all.
Really hope Olivia ends up with Chicago Her and Reese running the floor would be really fun to watch
Even less floor spacing…
@@TheReddee1987sky need to draft cintron she can pass,shoot and defend and has size she will be able to play pg
Happy to see the league gave us our 2025 first rounder back.
Oops blame Tankathon
The Sky need a PG first, but they also need a 3 & D small forward.
If Bree Hall is still there at the #12 spot, like you're suggesting...then that would be perfect for the Sky.
I love Raven wit the Aces !!
aces lost 1st round pick
Thank you for considering Feagin, I think this young lady will surprise many in the W. Now, I have to ask 1) where is Ayoka Lee, and 2) didn't Indiana get rid of Taylor who is a better defender than Rivers? It would be good to give the new team two first-round picks or the first pick in the second round.
@@lincolnholder5874 They did, but Rivers is taller/longer wingspan with way higher offensive upside.
I don’t really think Lee is a prospect. Good college player, but we’ve seen plenty of these not so athletic post bigs not translate to the W
@@HunterCruse14 I think Rivers is a wonderful point guard and I think her stock might drop if she moves to the wing in her senior season. Lee is a scorer and teams will need a 6.6 who can score.
Awesome video, thank you! One question, do you see a plausable scenario where Nebraska C Alexis Markowski could play her way into the 1st round this season? One other mock I've seen projected her to go to Phoenix at #17. Do you see her as most likely a 2nd round pick?
Aneesah Morrow 6' 1''
13 of 60 {21%} from Downtown and 46% from the floor ..love her game followed since Freshman at Depaul but it ain't about creating space ..she is tweener who will have to add range and become more consistent near the hoop this season..listed as Forward at DePaul and ridiculouslly as a Guard at LSU.. Obviously can't play guard lets hope she adds a consistent perimeter shot .. Eventually almost all tweeners have to...
Bree Hall is not stiff 😂, She’s definitely athletic. The Sky are not passing on Pao Pao either.
I hope the Sky draft Olivia Miles.
At PG, she is the best combination of floor general/facilitator & scorer in the draft.
Paige won't last to the 6th pick, but that may be a good thing for Chicago.
Paige is a score 1st/pass 2nd type PG.
Chicago needs a PG who can pass the ball to our bigs in the paint.
Olivia is the best option for the Sky.
If Olivia is not available, then Raven Johnson is the next best option at PG for the Sky.
i like the people for chicago but they need a guard first
i’m hoping olivia miles fall to them
Lv lost the 1st pick from the Handy case
I believe Aneesah Morrow should be a top five-Ten pick. i agree she is a a solid 3 small forward in the WNBA and is too small to guard 4's, she would be a beast in chicago that front line of her angel and kamilia would be something else! she's amazing off the dribble and drawing double teams, chicago does need shooting, but you gonna get that anyway maybe try to get haliey van lith late in the 3rd or something........you don't lose out on a possible generational small forward.....
HVL to Chicago would be perfect. She could go back to being herself
She is not a point guard and showed that at LSU and she also does not play defense and the year she played with lsu she just did not have it which is way to transferred, she does not play good under pressure.
@@mkingadiffernce She's a shooting guard like Marina
7:56 Man, you did Rivers wrong with this pic. Lookin like ODB! 😂😂
What about Maddy Westbeld?
not a bad list. I do like kikl from stanford
Let's GO Sparks!!!!!
You are spot on with the #5 pick😁😁😁
To everyone confused about Janiah she could technically enter because she turns 22 the year of her draft. He birthday is in November, so she makes the cut off by a little.
Bueckers to Sparks🙏🙏
Bueckers, Brink, and Jackson on the court🔥
Please
Please update the draft picks; the lineup for 2025 is changed in the 1st pick, which Ace forfeited to pick.
Love my Sky to get Miles & PaoPao or Sitron & PaoPao. I get Miles 3 is a problem but we need a legit floor general and Chennedy is a 2. Plus Olivia should improve her 3pfg%
Yeah the thing is you need a point guard that can shoot & move off the ball next to Carter. Possibly that’s Amoore? But then you’re asking Chennedy to defend the best guards. They’re just in a tough spot overall because their 3 key long-term players are all non shooters, you know
I hope its both Olivia and Citron. Gotta trade up to make it happen!
@@vraiking Yeah that'd be the best outcome. I didn't put that down cause like you say, we'd have to trade up. Definitely a possibility tho.
@@HunterCruse14 Were not in a tough spot. Just have to build around the core 3 effectively. And Chennedy can shoot she just relies mostly on her iso game going to the basket. I don't mind that because she's unstoppable. Adding Miles opens up a ton of easy shots for everyone. Her & an elite 3pt shooter puts us right where we wanna be.
@@HunterCruse14 ruclips.net/video/JUHnG4DMwdU/видео.htmlsi=2LwmICkdi7YRlXeY
Saniyah Rivers is not a better defender than Bree Hall. Not close either. Bree Hall is the best wing defender in the country. Good video except the Mock No. 3 and Aneesah Morrow will be a Top 10 pick. Sania Feagin may go higher.
Rivers and Hall are both very inconsistent offensively. That may hurt them in the draft.
I gotta add, Raven Johnson is going to be one of the best because her IQ is high, she's improved her shooting, good defender, but most especially she's a serious floor general. Poapoa is similar but a great shooter, still high IQ and serious floor general.
Now Anessah Morrow though, she's truly Alysha Clark but much more athletic and 2in taller, probably stronger too.
One problem I see with the WNBA draft in general is that there aren’t that many spots in the league in general and it seems like the players who are there stick around for a long time and have long careers, so there are just way more players coming into the league each year than there are spots available. That means that a lot of these players will never get a real chance.
Can`t wait see next year come. See what the GOLDEN STATE TEAM dose . I can see us build around a drafted player , plus ownership will spend on players .
Sky should be looking to draft either Amore, raven Johnson or pao pao
Love your content but just wondering - has Janiah Barker announced that she's coming out early? This upcoming season is only her junior year
She has not, but she's stated before she plans to enter after her jr year. That may have changed with the transfer, not sure
7:57 Indiana had defense with Celeste Taylor and elected not to play her. 💀😂
Im looking forward to the league expansion. There are so many players who need time to develop but don't get a chance because there are so few available spots.
On a side note, i think Dallas needs to find a way to keep Odessey Sims. She and Arike have such great chemistry and make a great back court, it would be a shame to see them lose that.
Odyssey is a treasure, no doubt!
I must say, WNBA draft odds go by last 2 years of standings vs just the previous season.
Not trying to be an ass but at 1st glance of thumbnail, i thought that was dennis Schroder 😂😂
What do you think about Chloe Kitts, she didn't make your list
She’s not draft eligible until 2026
@@HunterCruse14go watch LSU @ TEXAS A&M and if you come away with Barhker over Morrow you never need to scout again... Morrow DESTROYED Barhker..
@@Teemezoney Barker is a big disappointment, I agree. We'll see how she plays for the UCLA coach. She abandoned Joni Taylor...
Idc where Paige get draft to, i will adopt that team lmao
No Morrow. Sivka over Malonga. I stopped at about pick 5.
Leaving the number 3 scorer in the country off any mock draft only tells me that very little thought has gone into compiling the names for it. Lucy Olsen only sat behind Caitlin Clark and Juju Watkins the entire year in scoring w/ a constant 25/26 ppg. A year that also included a 40 ball and All American honors! I’m, at the very least, drafting a healthy player who can EXECUTE over someone who barely played college ball but has a name!
If Fudd gets healthy she could slip into the top 10. I hope she goes to the Lynx
Couldn't Lauren Betts declare after her upcoming Jr. season? A decent 6'7" big would be hard to completely overlook.
I think expansion teams should get the first pick in the WNBA draft
I am hoping Fudd has a good enough year that she can sneak her way into the first round.
Agreed!!
Lol ur everywhere begging for Azzi to leave. We get it
@@carol68490 lol. i just watch recommended videos. 🤷♂
I am ready to move on from the Paige Bueckers era. In some respects, Paige has become bigger than UConn. And I think Azzi and Caroline are part of that era. I hope this is the last year for all 3 of them.
@@TheDisruptiveOneAzzi has barely played
@@Veenic22 she will be 22 in a few months. She has already graduated college. If she plays really well and has a healthy year. She will be drafted. Probably highly drafted. No reason to play against Xavier as a 23 year old.
It's my belief the next 2-3 drafts will bring many more talented ladies. I also believe this year's draftee's will not treat the incomers like horseradish
Jujuwatkins and in the future the 7 5 Chinese prospect
You forgot about the GoldenState Valkaries my friend
No I didn’t lol
6:09 Bruh, you couldn’t have gotten a better photo of Miles?
wait! did you just say chennedy carter couldn't shoot well? that comment alone has me questioning your knowledge of the W
Shoot 3s is what I mean
@@HunterCruse14 wholeheartedly agree with that and would love to see them add a 3 point shooter like Paopao
Aside for the #1 & #2, the 2025 WNBA Draft seems kind of weak to me. If the Mystics draft Paige Bueckers as their first pick, I sure hope the coach utilizes her how Pat Riley played Magic Johnson. She needs greyhounds for the run and gun style.
Shes coming to LA
@@tommytom4514 I disagree, PB will more that likely go to join A. Edwards and she will NOT be a #1 pick.
Where is Maddy Westbeld she is a SF zihou can stretch the floor and shoot 3s
Thoughts on Ayoka and Yvonne?
Not too interested in them as prospects. They’ll be picked for sure based on college success, but the upside is limited and it’s just tough to be solely a post scoring big when you aren’t a star & don’t really offer much else on both ends
I think the Valkyrie taking Azzi Fudd.
I want citron or paopao on the fever
I don't wish ANYON E on the Fever, sorry.
Citron would be a great fit on the fever because her strength is how well she moves off ball and cuts, which opens herself up for passes from Miles and Hidalgo. She would work so well with Clark it just makes perfect sense to me
Chicago should try to trade up for Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Without Mabrey the team will most likely suck so gotta tank and trade up and be willing to put a 2026 1st round pick on the line.
Dominique Malonga ❤❤❤❤❤
No Ayoka Lee ?
One BIG walking injury but I wish her well.
@@RustyLou18 I agree but she’s still a 10-15 range pick
Does the injury to Nika Muhl change your draft?
Not really tbh
To think Bree Hall, Raven Johnson, Saniya Feagin, and Saniya Rivers were in the same #1 ranked recruiting class at USC. Yeah they have a chip together. Some now have 2. Rivers stays maybe they have a 3 peat going
No lucy olsen first round is wild. She was like 3rd in scoring. Olsen should be top 5 easy.
Olsen was highly ineffective against UConn in 2023-24. Don't get your hopes up, she probably will not go in the first or second round.
I hope LA gets Paige
Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso can shoot because Angel Reese is the Rookie of the Year and Angel Reese is an amazing player and I believe in her now and I am so proud of her and Kamilla Cardoso as well. In the WNBA All Star Angel Reese played with Caitlin Clark and those two worked together and they are both amazing players and I am also proud of them to. Including the other players from Dallas Wings is Arike and many more from different teams on the WNBA Team. And Angel Reese can Shoot the 3 Pointer Ball as well. She did that 2x last month. Also I am very excited for two new more players next year is Sonia Citron and Bree Hall.
Prob runner up for roty
disagree with the idea Paige is the sure number 1, yes she’s the highest probability but I could see some of these teams with pg going with Kiki over Paige. Kiki will be 22 and Paige will be 24 so you have a younger player and a dominant pf/c who has a solid jumper. Now I agree if Washington has 1 and 3 they would take Paige needing a pg, but I actually see them taking Aneesah Morrow at 3.
Washington, Dallas, LA, Golden State, even Chicago ... all would choose Paige if possible. Specially cause she isnt a true PG. She is more of a scoring guard who can also playmake a bit. Means she fits next to most "classic" PG's who are more of initiators then finishers on the court. Specially because she is a great floor spacer. Hell I can even see her next to Clark, if for some strange reason the Fever get the 1st pick. I read very contradicting things about the next draft. But as far as I know the Fever would still have a lottery pick right now, cause the records of the last 2 sesons will be combined to create the draft order. If thats true, well we will see. BUT IF, it would mean Mitchell is most likely gone and CC/Bueckers would be the most methal backcourt in WNBA history!
sky draft raven johnson and a wing
would a team mortgage their future picks for two top 10 2025 picks , to build a young playoff hopeful that will contend earlier than expected? like oklahoma city thunder.
i can see pao pao and citron in fever. or the opposite, pass on this draft and try to get more picks is the juju watkins draft
You're sleeping on South Carolina's roster!
Wait I’m confused how was Ezi able to be drafted if she was 19. I thought u had to be 22. Is Ajsa gonna be able to play right away?
The 22 years is only for those who played in College.
International prospects are eligible for the draft as long as they turn 20 in that calendar year
Oh ok. Thanks to u both
do you think there is a chance that players would start going overseas to get into the draft earlier
Bueckers is going #1 to my Sparks..
Nope.
What ! They don't need a point guard that can't shoot 3's. They need scoring. This year the team ave for scoring in games was 75 ppg while the top three teams shot : Conn 81.9 ppg.... NYL 84.3 ppg and Minn 87 ppg but as far as defence goes the Fever was tied with the NYL for rebounds at 36 rpg. They are not a good 3 point shooting team like most people think, they shot and ave of 29- 3 point shots per game and only made 7 per game with a percentage of 24/1 % and that sucks compared to the top teams. They need a big that can finish at the rim, rebound and block shots and they also need another 3 point shooter.
when is the lottery?
It’s usually in November or so
I'm shocked u didn't go with Georgia Amoore to Chicago at 6 or 12. Elite 3 pt shooter, amazing vision. The Sky need an young, explosive along with 3pt shooting. Amoore would fill the PG need for them.
Yeah i think they will go after her or cintron if they cant land paige
@@Mal20024 PB will not be the #1 pick, ESPN has been shoving that down our throats since 2020.