The 2025 WNBA draft is set to feature key players, notably UConn's Paige Bueckers, who is anticipated to be the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings. Following a successful collegiate career capped with a national title, Bueckers has also secured a lucrative contract with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled. Meanwhile, top prospects like Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, and Flau'jae Johnson chose to extend their NCAA eligibility rather than enter the draft, indicating a strong future for women's basketball talent. The draft starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on April 14.
UConn senior Paige Bueckers ended her collegiate career on a high note with a national title win; now, it's widely accepted that she will be drafted first overall tonight to the Dallas Wings.
Ahead of draft night, Bueckers already inked a three-year contract with 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, which plays in the WNBA offseason; the first year of the Unrivaled contract is more than an entire WNBA rookie contract.
Several players, including Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and Flau'jae Johnson, who were projected to be selected high up in the draft order, held off on entering the draft in favor of another year of NCAA eligibility.
The WNBA draft begins tonight, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters can watch the WNBA draft for free by utilizing a free trial from a live TV streaming service that includes ESPN.
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