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2025 WNBA Draft: How to Watch, Key Storylines, and Prospects to Follow
The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to unfold in New York City, featuring star players and high stakes.
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2025 WNBA Draft Overview
The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET at The Shed in New York City. Top prospects, including Paige Bueckers, are expected to be in attendance as fans can watch the excitement unfold.
Where to watch:
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: fubo
Key Storylines
- Paige Bueckers is the projected No. 1 pick after leading UConn to a national championship.
- The Las Vegas Aces will not have a first-round pick due to a violation of league rules regarding player benefits.
- The Golden State Valkyries make their draft debut, having the 5th pick overall.
- Several top prospects like Olivia Miles have opted out of this year’s draft, changing the landscape for teams looking to build competitive rosters.
Top Prospects
- Paige Bueckers (UConn)
- Dominique Malonga (France)
- Sonia Citron (Notre Dame)
- Kiki Iriafen (USC)
- Justė Jocytė (Lithuania)
- Shyanne Sellers (Maryland)
- Aneesah Morrow (LSU)
- Georgia Amoore (Kentucky)
- Ajša Sivka (Slovenia)
- Hailey Van Lith (TCU)
First-Round Draft Order
- Dallas Wings
- Seattle Storm
- Washington Mystics
- Washington Mystics
- Golden State Valkyries
- Washington Mystics
- Connecticut Sun
- Connecticut Sun
- Los Angeles Sparks
- Chicago Sky
- Minnesota Lynx
- Dallas Wings