The WNBA Draft is on Monday, April 14, in New York. With the college season having wrapped up over the weekend, we now have a clearer look into the top prospects of the 2025 draft.
1. Paige Bueckers (UConn)
The UConn point guard is a clear favorite for the first pick in the WNBA draft. Similar to Caitlin Clark, Bueckers has made herself a household name during her collegiate career. Over her four years at UConn, she averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. She also led the team to this year’s NCAA Tournament Championship win by averaging 35 points per game in the last three games. Bueckers is able to create her own offense, make shots, and has great playmaking ability. There is no doubt she will thrive as a franchise lead guard at the pro level for many years to come.
2. Dominique Malonga (France)
The 19 year old 6”6 guard is sure to make a big impact on the WNBA. Malonga’s height and reach combined with her advanced skill set and athleticism makes her a second draft pick contender. She played for the French national team during the 2024 Paris Olympics and got a silver medal. This season she is averaging 15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
3. Sonia Citron (Notre Dame)
Citron is a universal player who can play on and off the ball. She can shoot effectively and hold her own on defense. Citron was All-ACC first team and Defensive Team in her senior year while averaging 14.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Her versatility, length, and consistency would make her a great wing for any WNBA team.
4. Kiki Iriafen (USC)
University of South Carolina had a rough March Madness with Juju Watkins getting injured, however Iriafen stepped up. When Watkins got injured Iriafen got 36 points and 9 rebounds. During the season she averaged 18 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. She can rebound off the glass, elevate and score over opponents and play at a fast tempo.
5. Aneesah Morrow (LSU)
The nation’s leader in rebounds and double-doubles is a top five contender for the WNBA draft. Morrow has dominated the point, the glass, and has been consistent throughout her entire career. She had a phenomenal game during the sweet sixteen with 30 points and 19 rebounds. As well as having a three point shot and displaying exceptional defense.
6. Georgia Amoore (Kentucky)
Amoore has one of the best basketball IQ and leadership in her class. The somewhat smaller point guard from Kentucky is sure to make some waves in the WNBA. Amoore can read defense like no other, makes everyone around her better, and can create her own shot.
7. Hailey Van Lith (TCU)
Van Lith was the Big 12 player of the year and led TCU to a historic turnaround this season, winning their first ever Big-12 tournament. Her playmaking, leadership, and shot creation was on another level this season. She averaged 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists per game.
Notable collegiate players who are not entering the draft:
A number of standout players have opted to stay in college for another year instead of entering the 2025 WNBA draft. Those include: Azzi Fudd who is staying at UConn for another year; Lauren Bets who is returning to UCLA; Gianna Kneepkens who has entered the transfer portal for another year as a graduate transfer; and Olivia Miles who is transferring out of Notre Dame for the next season.
