WNBA Draft Set for April 14 in New York City

The 2025 WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 14 in New York City, with the Dallas Wings holding the coveted first pick. Anticipation is high as sources project UConn's Paige Bueckers as the likely top overall selection, following her impressive performance leading UConn to a national title. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the selections during the live ESPN broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ET on draft day.

Additional projections suggest that the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics are set to add significant talent with the second, third, and fourth picks. The newly formed Golden State Valkyries are expected to make their mark at the fifth pick, potentially selecting LSU’s Aneesah Morrow. This draft, which has sparked further conversation about player salaries and the future of the league, marks another exciting chapter in WNBA history as reported on various dates in early April 2025.