The WNBA Draft Lottery results are in, and the Dallas Wings secured the #1 overall pick in the highly anticipated 2025 WNBA Draft. This positions them perfectly to add the top prospect, UConn’s Paige Bueckers, to their roster. As the best player in women’s college basketball, Bueckers has proven herself a transcendent talent, and her pairing with one of the league’s elite scorers, Arike Ogunbowale, could form a dynamic duo in Dallas.
Joining the Wings in the lottery were several teams hoping to reshape their future. The Los Angeles Sparks secured the #2 pick, the Chicago Sky landed at #3, and the Washington Mystics came away with the #4 selection. These teams are well-positioned to add high-impact players to their rosters and enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming season.
Here’s the updated top-five mock draft based on the new order:
1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers (UConn, PG)
No surprises here. Paige Bueckers is the crown jewel of this draft class, and Dallas will look to pair her with Arike Ogunbowale. This duo could create one of the most electrifying backcourts in the WNBA.
2. Los Angeles Sparks: Kiki Iriafen (USC, PF)
The Sparks are thrilled to add Kiki Iriafen, who will join last year’s standout rookies, Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. Iriafen’s inside presence and athleticism will elevate a young and promising core in Los Angeles.
3. Chicago Sky: Azzi Fudd (UConn, SG)
With a strong point guard already in place, the Sky opt for Azzi Fudd. A lethal scorer and sharpshooter, Fudd will provide Chicago with an offensive boost alongside their investments in Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso from last year’s draft.
4. Washington Mystics: Olivia Miles (Notre Dame, PG)
Olivia Miles brings creativity and flair to the Mystics’ backcourt. A triple-double machine, Miles will add dynamic playmaking and versatility to Washington’s lineup.
5. Golden State Valkyries: Lauren Betts (UCLA, C)
The expansion Valkyries bolster their frontcourt with Lauren Betts, a 6’7” center who provides rim protection and rebounding. Betts’ presence in the paint will be pivotal for Golden State’s debut season. This is could change dramatically based on the results of the expansion draft which will happen December 6th.
This draft class is shaping up to deliver top-tier talent that could redefine the league for years to come. With the Wings leading the way, the future of the WNBA looks brighter than ever.
