The WNBA is coming off a record-setting season, largely thanks to the headline names in the league, and on Monday, it added even more star power.
The 2025 WNBA draft marked a significant occasion as some of the biggest headliners in women’s college basketball made the transition to the professional ranks.
Leading the charge was UConn’s Paige Bueckers, who was the first name called after guiding the Huskies to a national championship title.
Here’s a look at Bueckers and the other selections from the three-round draft.
In the First Round, the Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers from UConn as the first overall pick.
Following her, the Seattle Storm picked Dominique Malonga from France, while the Washington Mystics made a splash by selecting Sonia Citron from Notre Dame and Kiki Iriafen from USC in quick succession.
The Golden State Valkyries chose Justė Jocytė from Lithuania, and the Mystics continued their strong showing by selecting Georgia Amoore from Kentucky.
The Connecticut Sun made two crucial picks by choosing Aneesah Morrow from LSU and Saniya Rivers from NC State.
Los Angeles Sparks secured Sarah Ashlee Barker from Alabama, while the Chicago Sky added both Ajša Sivka from Slovenia and Hailey Van Lith from TCU.
The Wings rounded out the first round by picking Aziaha James from NC State.
In the Second Round, the Las Vegas Aces selected Aaliyah Nye from Alabama, while the Dallas Wings continued their draft success with Madison Scott from Ole Miss.
The Minnesota Lynx chose Anastasiia Olairi Kosu from Russia, and the Chicago Sky added Maddy Westbeld from Notre Dame.
Golden State Valkyries picked Shyanne Sellers from Maryland, while the Atlanta Dream selected Te-Hina Paopao from South Carolina.
The Indiana Fever bolstered their roster by selecting Makayla Timpson from Florida State and Bree Hall from South Carolina.
The Los Angeles Sparks picked Sania Feagin from South Carolina, while the Chicago Sky chose Aicha Coulibaly from Texas A&M.
Washington Mystics further enhanced their roster by selecting Lucy Olsen from Iowa and the Lynx took Dalayah Daniels from Washington.
The Connecticut Sun concluded the second round by selecting Rayah Marshall from USC.
In the Third Round, Seattle Storm picked Serena Sundell from Kansas State, while the Dallas Wings selected JJ Quinerly from West Virginia.
The Sparks added Liatu King from Notre Dame, followed by the Storm choosing Madison Conner from TCU and the Valkyries selecting Kaitlyn Chen from UConn.
The Wings continued their productive draft with Aaronette Vonleh from Baylor, and the Mystics picked Zaay Green from Alabama.
Indiana Fever selected Yvonne Ejim from Gonzaga, while the Storm added Jordan Hobbs from Michigan.
The Las Vegas Aces concluded the round by drafting Harmoni Turner from Harvard, while the Atlanta Dream selected Taylor Thierry from Ohio State.
The Minnesota Lynx picked Aubrey Griffin from UConn, and the New York Liberty finalized the draft by selecting Adja Kane from France.
Social media erupted with reactions when Bueckers was announced as the top pick.
Bueckers wasn’t the only player generating buzz; Hailey Van Lith, who played a significant role in the collegiate landscape, was chosen by the Chicago Sky at the No. 11 spot, sparking further discussion.
Both Washington and Connecticut had the chance to reshape their roster outlook with multiple first-round picks, but Bueckers’ selection by the Dallas Wings eclipsed all storylines.
Following in the footsteps of last year’s top pick, Clark, Bueckers has now become a face of the franchise.
As one of the most accomplished players in college basketball history, Bueckers capped off her collegiate career with a national title and numerous accolades, including the Associated Press Player of the Year, Wooden Award, and Naismith Award.
In her final collegiate season, Bueckers averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, shooting 53.1 percent from the field and an impressive 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Her recent NCAA tournament performance showcased her abilities, scoring over 30 points in three consecutive games, including a remarkable 40-point outburst in the Sweet 16 against Oklahoma.
Bueckers now looks to translate her success to the next level as she faces off against some of the best players in the world while continuing to build her star power.
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