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Everything you need to know about 2025 WNBA Draft
The 2025 WNBA Draft takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday at The Shed in New York City. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the marquee event.
How to watch ๐บ
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Canada ๐จ๐ฆ | TSN/SN |
| U.S. ๐บ๐ธ | ESPN |
Draft order (Round 1) ๐ข
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wings |
| 2 | Storm (via LA) |
| 3 | Mystics (via CHI) |
| 4 | Mystics |
| 5 | Valkyries |
| 6 | Mystics (via ATL) |
| 7 | Sun (via PHX) |
| 8 | Sun (via IND) |
| 9 | Sparks (via SEA) |
| x | Aces - Forfeited* |
| 10 | Sky (via CON) |
| 11 | Sky (via MIN) |
| 12 | Wings (via NY) |
* Aces forfeited their first-round pick after violating league rules regarding impermissible player benefits and workplace policies.
Click here for draft order in Round 2 and 3.
Valkyries making history โ๏ธ
The WNBA's newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, will make the first draft selection in team history at fifth overall. The Valkyries completed their expansion draft in December to form a roster for the team's inaugural season.
Mock draft ๐ฎ
Take a look at our final mock draft for a detailed look at the players we predict to have their names called in the first round.
Editor's Note: Mock draft was published prior to the Sky's acquisition of the No. 11 pick from the Lynx in exchange for a first-round selection in 2026.
Players to watch โ๏ธ
Paige Bueckers, Guard (UConn)
All eyes will be on Bueckers when the draft begins. She capped off her collegiate career on top, leading Connecticut to its first NCAA championship since 2016. Bueckers shined throughout the Big Dance, averaging 24.8 points on 52.8% field-goal shooting and 48.3% on threes - making 2.3 per game. She also set a school record for most points in a March Madness game with 40 against Oklahoma.
The Wings are heavily expected to make the electric guard the No. 1 pick, becoming the next face of the franchise after Satou Sabally's departure to the Phoenix Mercury in the offseason. Bueckers' elite scoring and playmaking abilities will have Dallas fans excited for the present and future.
Dominique Malonga, Center (Lyon ASVEL ๐ซ๐ท)
Malonga has seen her name rise up draft boards leading up to the event while players such as Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, and Flauโjae Johnson have decided to stay in college for another season. The 6-foot-6 center has been shrouded in mystery as she's played for two French sides - Tony Parker's club Lyon ASVEL and the women's national team.
Drawing comparisons to Victor Wembanyama by Parker, Malonga averaged 15.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.6 combined blocks and steals for Lyon this season - showcasing versatility as an inside scorer who could extend her range beyond the 3-point arc in the future. At just 19, she has a chance to develop into a premier interior option for the right team.
Kiki Iriafen, Forward (USC)
After three seasons at Stanford, Iriafen averaged 18 points and 8.4 rebounds in her senior campaign with USC - propelling the Trojans to a 31-4 record and their first Big Ten regular season title. Iriafen stepped up in March Madness after JuJu Watkins tore her ACL, scoring 36 points and grabbing nine rebounds against Mississippi State. Kansas State and UConn made it harder for her to score later in the tourney, limiting her to 6-of-28 field-goal shooting.
Despite the disappointing finish, Iriafen still has outstanding touch in the paint and can create second-chance opportunities at will. Depending on how the draft shakes out, the 22-year-old could remain in California and be the first selection in Valkyries' history.
