WNBA Mock Draft

Paige Bueckers is a dynamic and highly skilled guard known for her elite court vision, high basketball IQ, and scoring versatility. At 6’0”, she combines smooth ball-handling with sharp shooting from mid-range and beyond the arc, making her a constant offensive threat. Bueckers excels in pick-and-roll situations, where her ability to read defenses allows her to either create for teammates or score efficiently. Defensively, she’s aggressive on-ball and has a knack for jumping passing lanes, often generating transition opportunities. Her leadership, poise under pressure, and clutch gene make her the engine of any team she leads, and she continues to grow as both a floor general and a scorer..

Dominique Malonga is a 6’6″ French center with a remarkable 7’1″ wingspan, known for her elite athleticism, defensive presence, and sky-high potential. At just 19 years old, she has already made headlines as the first Frenchwoman to dunk in an official game, flashing rare explosiveness for a post player. Malonga brings a powerful blend of length, timing, and mobility, allowing her to dominate the paint as a rebounder and shot-blocker, while also running the floor with ease in transition. Offensively, she’s rapidly developing her footwork, touch, and face-up game, making her a growing threat beyond traditional low-post play. Fresh off a silver medal run with France at the 2024 Olympics, she’s projected as a top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and is widely seen as a franchise-changing talent with shades of a young Wembanyama in her impact.

Kiki Iriafen is a 6’3” forward for USC who brings a powerful inside presence, elite rebounding, and consistent scoring to the floor. After a breakout junior year at Stanford—where she averaged 19.4 points and 11.0 rebounds en route to winning the 2024 Katrina McClain Award—she transferred to USC as a graduate student and immediately became a cornerstone of the Trojans’ lineup. With star guard JuJu Watkins sidelined due to injury, Iriafen stepped up as the team’s leader, highlighted by a dominant 36-point performance in the NCAA Tournament against Mississippi State. Her combination of strength, footwork, and motor has made her one of the top prospects in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Off the court, Iriafen is pursuing a master’s degree in entrepreneurship and innovation, showcasing her drive to lead both in basketball and beyond.

Shyanne Sellers is a 6’2″ guard for the Maryland Terrapins, recognized for her versatility, leadership, and all-around impact on the court. Over her collegiate career, she has achieved the distinction of being the first player in Maryland’s program history to surpass 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists. Sellers has been named to the All-Big Ten First Team for three consecutive seasons and was honored as the Big Ten Sixth Player of the Year during her freshman year. In her senior season, she averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 40.8% from three-point range. Her performance has positioned her as a top prospect for the 2025 WNBA Draft, and she recently participated in the inaugural WNBA Combine in Tampa, showcasing her skills to scouts from all 13 WNBA teams. Off the court, Sellers is the daughter of former NBA player Brad Sellers and is openly a member of the LGBTQ community.

Sonia Citron is a 6’1″ senior guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, known for her versatility, scoring efficiency, and defensive prowess. In the 2024–25 season, she averaged 14.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 37.2% from three-point range. Citron’s accolades include being a two-time First-Team All-ACC selection (2023, 2025), ACC Rookie of the Year (2022), and a member of the ACC All-Defensive Team (2025). Her leadership and consistent performance have been instrumental in Notre Dame’s success, contributing to the team’s strong record and national ranking. With her impressive collegiate career, Citron is considered a strong prospect for the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Aneesah Morrow, a 6’1″ forward from LSU, is one of the most dominant and tenacious frontcourt players in college basketball. Despite being slightly undersized for her position, she led the nation in rebounding during the 2024–25 season, averaging 13.5 boards per game, along with 18.7 points and 2.5 steals, while shooting nearly 49% from the field. Morrow concluded her collegiate career with 104 double-doubles—the second-most in NCAA Division I history—and amassed 2,852 points and 1,714 rebounds, ranking third all-time in rebounds. Her relentless motor, physicality, and nose for the ball have drawn comparisons to former LSU star Angel Reese. While her three-point shooting remains a developing aspect of her game, her ability to impose her will in the paint and on the glass makes her a high-impact prospect. Morrow is projected to be a top-7 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, with teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Connecticut Sun expressing strong interest.

Sedona Prince is a 6’7″ center for the TCU Horned Frogs, recognized for her dominant presence in the paint, scoring efficiency, and shot-blocking abilities. In her senior season, she averaged 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, contributing significantly to TCU’s historic run to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Her performance has positioned her as a potential first-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, with teams like the Dallas Wings expressing interest. However, Prince’s draft prospects are complicated by past injury concerns, including a broken leg and a torn elbow ligament, as well as allegations of abuse from a former partner. Despite these challenges, her on-court contributions and advocacy for athletes’ rights continue to shape her legacy.

Saniya Rivers, a 6’1″ guard from Wilmington, North Carolina, began her collegiate career at South Carolina, contributing to the team’s 2022 national championship as a freshman reserve. She transferred to NC State in May 2022, where she significantly elevated her performance. In her junior season (2023–2024), Rivers earned First-Team All-ACC and All-Defensive Team honors, alongside AP All-America Honorable Mention recognition. She averaged 12.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, starting all 35 games. Her leadership was instrumental in NC State’s advancement to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. In April 2024, Rivers participated in Kelsey Plum’s Dawg Class, a camp aimed at preparing top collegiate athletes for professional basketball. As of March 2025, Rivers entered the transfer portal, seeking a new program to further her academic and athletic aspirations.

Te-Hina Paopao is a 5’9″ guard currently playing for the South Carolina Gamecocks. She began her collegiate career at the University of Oregon, where she earned All-Pac-12 honors in both her freshman and sophomore years. In her junior season, Paopao transferred to South Carolina, contributing significantly to the team’s success. She was a key player in the Gamecocks’ historic undefeated National Championship run in the 2023–2024 season, leading the nation in 3-point shooting percentage at 48.6%. Paopao averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game during the 2024–2025 season, maintaining an impressive 44.4% field goal percentage. Her leadership and experience have been invaluable to the Gamecocks, and she was named a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award in 2024. Paopao’s journey reflects resilience and dedication, overcoming early career injuries and transferring to a program where she could make a significant impact.

Georgia Amoore, born on April 3, 2001, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, is a 5’6″ point guard known for her exceptional playmaking and scoring abilities. She began her collegiate career at Virginia Tech in 2020, where she became the program’s all-time leader in assists (656) and assists-to-turnover ratio (1.8). In her senior year (2023–2024), Amoore averaged 18.8 points and 6.8 assists per game, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in assists. She earned First-Team All-ACC honors and was named the MVP of the ACC Tournament, where she set a tournament record with 14 three-pointers. Amoore also led Virginia Tech to its first Final Four appearance in 2023. ​

In April 2024, Amoore transferred to the University of Kentucky for her fifth season. She was named to several preseason award watch lists, including the Naismith Trophy Player of the Year and the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year. At Kentucky, she continued to excel, averaging 19.6 points and 6.9 assists per game in the 2024–2025 season. Her performance earned her First-Team All-SEC honors and a spot on the John R. Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List. ​

Internationally, Amoore has represented Australia at various youth levels, winning a gold medal at the U-16 Asian Cup and a bronze at the U-18 World Cup. She also helped Australia secure the gold medal in 3×3 basketball at the 2019 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup. ​

Justė Jocytė, born on November 19, 2005, in Washington, D.C., is a Lithuanian-American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard and small forward for Lyon ASVEL Féminin in France’s Ligue Féminine de Basketball. She began her professional career with BC Neptūnas in Lithuania before joining ASVEL in November 2019 at the age of 14. Notably, she debuted in the Ligue Féminine de Basketball and the EuroLeague Women, becoming the youngest player in modern EuroLeague history. Internationally, Jocytė led the Lithuanian U16 team to a silver medal at the 2019 FIBA U16 Women’s European Championship, earning All-Star Five honors. She also captained the U18 team to gold at the 2022 FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship, where she was named MVP. In April 2025, she declared her eligibility for the WNBA Draft, aiming to continue her professional career in the United States.

Ajša Sivka, a Slovenian professional small forward standing 6-3 was born on 23 November 2005. She recently played for Tarbes Gespe Bigorre of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball (LFB) and is a member of the Slovenia women’s national basketball team. Prior, she played for Beretta Famila Schio of the Lega Basket Femminile (LBF). In 2023 at the FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship she led her team to win Gold with a 20-PT, 12-REB performance. Her ability to shoot with a combination of toughness and length will be a great addition to a Dallas Wings team that needs a wing perimeter threat from deep.