As the WNBA Draft approaches, teams are buzzing with speculation about who will be the next big stars. The Los Angeles Sparks made waves by trading out of the Draft lottery to secure Kelsey Plum, raising questions about the viability of the No. 2 pick. This sentiment was echoed by the Chicago Sky, who swapped their third pick for Ariel Atkins. With top talents Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles opting for more college years, the draft landscape is shifting.

With just days left before the draft, it's clear that some standout prospects will remain in the college system. While Bueckers has her sights set on the 2025 WNBA season, Miles opted to transfer from Notre Dame. Other notable names such as Azzi Fudd from UConn and Flau'jae Johnson from LSU chose to stay in school, creating a less crowded but still compelling draft pool.

Draft Order Overview

Despite the addition of the Golden State Valkyries to the league, this draft will feature only 12 first-round selections due to the Las Vegas Aces forfeiting their pick over a league violation.

1. Dallas Wings - Paige Bueckers (Guard, UConn)