WNBA Mock Draft: Paige Bueckers Leads the Pack, But Who Follows?
Hey basketball fans, buckle up because the whirlwind surrounding Paige Bueckers is at full tilt, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to ease up anytime soon. Just like the past two No. 1 WNBA draft picks, South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Bueckers is making the transition from the Final Four to the draft with barely a moment to catch her breath. The next step in her career is just around the corner, and it’s a big one.
All eyes are on Bueckers as she’s expected to be the top pick in the WNBA draft this Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live from The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City on ESPN. But the big question is, who will follow her?
Since our last mock draft, there have been some significant changes. Three prominent college players have dropped out of the first round. Guard Olivia Miles, who was previously in the No. 2 slot, has decided to stay for her fifth season in college and has recently transferred to TCU. Meanwhile, guard Hailey Van Lith and center Sedona Prince, who just wrapped up their college careers by helping TCU reach the Elite Eight, were previously in the No. 9 and 12 spots. Current intel from around the league suggests they are more likely to be second-round picks. But hey, that might not be a bad thing if they end up with a team that’s the right fit for them.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into ESPN’s latest mock draft of the first round.
- 1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers
Originally Written by: Michael Voepel
