Bleacher Report: Updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft for picks 1-60 Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. When Horston is at her best, she is one of the most elite players in the country. 3, No. The Fever, who have not made the playoffs since 2016, finally had their lottery luck turn, and won the No. An early-season injury impacted Burrell's season, but she still averaged 12.3 PPG and 3.9 RPG. South Carolina Gamecocks | F | 6-foot-4 | senior. Diamond Miller arguably has the most upside of any player on the draft board. She is also having her most efficient scoring season for Tennessee, shooting 43.6 percent from the field. With just 12 WNBA teams and 144 roster spots, even being a first-round pick doesn't guarantee a player will make a roster. Answer questions on where the future stars of the WNBA will end up on draft night for a chance at $5,000. She has a soft touch on her shot and has become a stronger defensive player. Siegrist has Villanova in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2003. Jones' lack of success from behind the arc -- she's 3 of 28 this season and 23 of 101 in her Stanford career -- is a concern and could cause her to drop in the draft. Miller answered any and all questions about her health and her game this season, and led Maryland to the Elite Eight for the first time in nearly a decade by doing a little bit of everything on both sides of the ball. The Dallas Wings own the 2023 draft with the No. But Gamecocks guards Zia Cooke and Brea Beal are both in the mix for the first round, with Beal considered one of the best defensive players in college and Cooke leading South Carolina in scoring. (Video: Joyce Koh/The Washington Post) S. Carolina . We saw evidence of both at the Final Four, as Henderson helped keep UConn's Paige Bueckers in check while leading the Gamecocks in scoring. Soares is perhaps the trickiest prospect to project -- both in terms of where she'll be picked and her chances of succeeding at the next level. New Wings coach Latricia Trammell loves defense and could put Horston's skills to use, along with her ability to rebound. She was the second overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx. The Ravens then draft their QB of the future, one of five passers taken in the first round. Williams' playmaking and vision are strengths. Most players have said publicly they will make that decision after their college seasons end. Walker might be the type of player Reeve sees developing well in her system. The post 2023 WNBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints . There's been some surprising movement since the last mock draft was released. At 6-foot-3 she has guard skills and athleticism in a forward's body, and boasts the most upside of anyone in this class outside of Boston. ET, ESPN) at the draft in New York. It was the most viewed draft since 2004 as viewership was up 42% year-over-year. Indiana Fever. ", - Complete draft coverage: Player rankings, team needs But the potential she has at 6-5 to be a big influence on the Fever's offense and defense -- both of which could use a boost -- might be enough for Indiana to take the chance on her as a lottery pick despite the injury concerns. -. The draft will feature three rounds with 12 picks each, for a total of 36 selections. Los Angeles Sparks: Aaliyah Wilson, SG, Texas A&M, 29. Having played under head coach Dawn Staley for four seasons, Cooke will enter the WNBA with a pro-ready mentality. Oregon | center/forward | 6-foot-5 | redshirt junior. Nothing to change here. Sports Sports. The Dallas Wings own the first-round pick (for now) following a trade with the New York Liberty and Seattle Storm. Beyond that, there's little in the way of sure things. Aliyah Boston, the reigning NCAA national player of the year, is the only first-round pick we have from No. Kone would be a pick based on her promising potential, which could be enough for the Lynx to take her over any of the remaining college players. WNBA Draft 2022: Mock Draft Roundup Brian Martin March 27, 2022 With the 2022 WNBA Draft less than three weeks away, it's time to start marking projections on how things may play out on. Going into the NCAA tournament, Diamond Miller had already emerged as the consensus choice to be the second player off the board behind Boston. Villanova Wildcats | forward | 6-foot-2 | senior. But we still don't know how many of the four-year seniors might take the option of returning for a fifth season because of the pandemic-affected 2020-21 academic year. Ahead. FanSided 6 days 2023 WNBA Draft tracker: Every first-round pick, trade and move. The next class of professional women's basketball stars will hear their names called at the 2023 WNBA Draft in New York on Monday night at 7 p.m. ESPN Daily: WNBA Draft Preview with Alexa Philippou, Women's college basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2022-23, Senior swan song: Destanni Henderson ends South Carolina career with NCAA title, Ranking the top 25 players in the women's Final Four. But this selection is still Poles . Formerly projected as a lottery pick, she might fall to the middle of the first round in part because she doesn't have a 3-point shot, and scouts aren't sure she will develop one. (David Berding/Getty Images), Rickea Jackson (Calvin Mattheis/USA TODAY Sports), Stephanie Soares (David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports), Taylor Mikesell (Joseph Scheller/The Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Sports). Indiana Fever (via Wings): Brea Beal, G, South Carolina, 8. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and mock draft experts seem to be split over whether they'll take Alabama Bryce Young or Ohio State 's CJ Stroud. Rachel Galligan is a basketball analyst at Just Womens Sports. For this draft, the cutoff birth date is December 31, 2001. received a bachelor's degree, or is scheduled to receive such in the 3 months following the draft; or. 2023 FINAL WNBA Mock Draft. It seems the Mystics made the trade to move down from No. States States. You get the sense that the Mystics would like one more big-time slashing scorer, and Jackson fits the bill. WNBA GMs expect Soares to have a long pro future ahead of her, even if she is granted a waiver for an extra year of NCAA eligibility. The combination of that, the limited jobs open in the 12-team WNBA and the potential for NIL compensation changed the personnel available in this draft. Her stats (13.5 PPG, 10. If she's still available at No. - For projected top pick Charli Collier, determination is a family trait Atlanta Dream (via Mystics): Ashley Joens, G/F, Iowa State, 9. If Evans is still available, she might join three other Louisville players on the New York roster. Jones is averaging 13.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists for a Stanford squad that has relied heavily on her. Sticking with the theme, Leigha Brown didn't pick an ideal time to have her worst three-point shooting season. Tennessee Lady Vols | G | 6-foot-2 | senior. The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces won free agency, signing multiple superstars and forming two WNBA superteams. Fantasy women's basketball: Which rookies will make the biggest impact in 2023? The four balls are then placed back into the machine and the process is repeated to determine the second pick. The Fever want strong defensive players, and she has the ability to contribute there, too. ET. The draft order will be determined after the season ends (inverse order of standings) with the top four spots in the draft determined by a draft lottery (selected from the four teams not making the playoffs). The Stanford senior is in a category of her own in this draft class. Boston is universally regarded as the best player in the class and a likely franchise cornerstone. Team president Gregg Bibb, meanwhile, called Siegrist, who led the nation in scoring at 29.2 points per game while shooting 36.1 percent from behind the arc, "one of the best players in the draft." Indiana Fever: N'dea Jones, PF, Texas A&M, 32. Siegrist had a 37.8 percent usage rate as a senior, per Her Hoop Stats, and there's little chance she'll have that same role as a rookie. Atlanta Dream: Tiana Mangakahia, PG, Syracuse, 28. LA Sparks. It's her length and quickness on defense, and her ability to fill several potential roles. Over two dozen potential players have opted to use their COVID year of 13. As they continue to develop their skills and showcase their abilities on the court, they will undoubtedly attract the attention of WNBA teams looking for talented players to add to their rosters. Does Dallas opt for a point guard here, and if so, which one? Davis transferred to Alabama in 2019 from Gulf Coast State College. If Dallas feels that her speed, defense and the chip-on-the-shoulder attitude she plays with are strong enough points in her favor, the Wings might select her. 11 selections, giving them the opportunity to cast a wide net between shooters, combo guards and scorers. Still, the 6'1" forward was the leading scorer (29.2 points) in Division I while playing in a power conference. She was a three-time unanimous first-team All-American and earned basically every major individual accolade as a junior while helping guide the Gamecocks to a national title. Here's a rundown of all the names you need to know, including projected first-round picks, ahead of Monday . There are a lot of signs pointing to Siegrist here. Fever GM Lin Dunn has said time and again since rejoining the organization that she wants the team's identity to start on the defensive end. The depth tends to fall off rather quickly in the WNBA draft, but the savvy general managers will be able to find the next Naz Hillmon, DiJonai Carrington, Sophie Cunningham or Marina Mabrey on Monday night. Los Angeles coach/general manager Derek Fisher said he wants playmakers and versatile defenders. Round 1. South Carolina Gamecocks | G | 6-foot-1 | senior. She can initiate offense as a point-forward, averaging a career-best 4.1 assists per game this season, and when she gets downhill in the open floor, her decision-making is elite. 36 overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. The Gamecocks and Virginia Tech Hokies are the two No. She finished in the 82nd percentile or better in assist percentage in each of the last three seasons, per Her Hoop Stats. Trying to predict what Mike Thibault will do is always a bit of a fool's game, but perhaps they just go with the best player available and take Horston. After a long and busy winter, the last major event of the offseason has arrived. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: wnba | pageType: stories | Carter is one the Bears must get right, especially at this stage in their evolution under Poles. With Dallas' need for more strength on the interior, Collier fits the bill. (1:54). It seems a long shot. Elizabeth Kitley could help strengthen that position immediately with her skill and efficiency around the basket. The Dream were one of the best defensive teams in the league last season and play a fast-paced style, both of which would make Amihere a good fit. Check your bracket now in the Women's Tournament Challenge. 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