1. Kitley has been like clockwork with her production: 18.0 PPG, 10.8 RPG and 2.1 BPG this season, much like her previous two years. Joens fits the mold as a tough player with a unique skill set and five years of high-level experience. Check your bracket now in the Women's Tournament Challenge. The NCAA Women's National Championship's 9.9 million viewers are more than: Any Women's CBB game ever Any MLS game ever Any Stanley Cup game since 1973 The 2023 Orange Bowl The 2023 Sugar Bowl 2023 Thursday Night Football The 2021 NBA Finals The 2020 pic.twitter.com/X6MGXYkflQ, Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 4, 2023, Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In this space, we present our second 2023 WNBA mock draft. Lopez Snchal is a strong shooter, having shot 47.6 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range. Forwards who are Williams' size need heart, hustle and nose-for-the-ball instincts, traits she possesses. Heres a short list of the possible draftees that did not enter the draft: #1. 1 after officially declaring for the WNBA Draft following the Final Four. Beyond specific positional needs, the Lynx are searching for sheer talent and a franchise player with this No. Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachGall. Theres been an air of inevitability about this pick for a long time, as the 2023 draft lottery was more or less considered to be the Boston sweepstakes. She was also second on the team in total assists. Emailed daily. With love gamecock nation #forevertothee pic.twitter.com/tM2iY0lMet, #2. Please. Mikesell has the tools to thrive as a pro when defenses arent honed in on her specifically. Hamilton Neill. Soares joined the Cyclones in 2022 after being named two-time NAIA Player of the Year. She assisted on 39.5 percent of her teammates baskets a remarkable feat for a 61 wing and scored the ball efficiently, too, averaging 17.5 points per game on 1.20 points per scoring attempt. Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota Lynx. #11. Both players were regular starters last season for South Carolina. Hes a Denver, N.C., native, a 2020 UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus and a pickup basketball enthusiast with previous stops at the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer and Chatham (N.C.) News + Record. Here is SB Nations official 2023 WNBA mock draft, including predictions and analysis for all three rounds and all 36 draft picks. Once a relatively unheralded high school recruit, Siegrist is now one of the most accomplished players in Big East history, winning the conferences Player of the Year award for a second-straight season after averaging 29.2 points (1.19 points per scoring attempt) and 9.2 rebounds per game as a senior. Atlanta Dream Lou Lopez Snchal, 61 SG/SF, UCONN. A high-efficiency shooter, a strong defender, and a capable ball handler gives Indiana some needed depth in the backcourt. 14. NEW YORK, March 26, 2020 The WNBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm will be held on April 17 as scheduled. Joens remains penciled in for the Sparks pick here. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Mock draft positions: 8 (ESPN) Egbo declared for the WNBA on Sunday, removing any speculation that she would return for a fifth season at Baylor. Additionally, shell provide some solid defense along with Aari McDonald off the bench. The 13 games she played in, though, showcased her abilities: Soares averaged 14.4 points (1.20 points per scoring attempt), 9.9 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game and, at 66, showed flashes of stretching her game beyond the three-point line. Aliyah Boston shows off her defensive prowess with a big-time block. The block/charge call is long overdue for a change. It was the most viewed draft since 2004 as viewership was up 42% year-over-year. Fantasy women's basketball: Which rookies will make the biggest impact in 2023? Minnesota might debate between Miller and Haley Jones at this pick. Indiana drafting the local standout could also boost ticket sales as well. The 2023 WNBA Draft is set for Monday, April at 7 pm EST. Bergers a 6 combo guard thats a strong shooter but tends to be shy from 3-point range. 1:38 Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses rumors of Patriots return, Golden Knights activate Mark Stone from long-term injured reserve, The 'Leading scorers from the 2005-06 NBA playoffs' quiz, Jalen Hurts' new contract could prove to be biggest bargain in NFL, De'Aaron Fox lifts Kings past Warriors for 2-0 series lead, 76ers' Embiid takes jab at Nets HC after Game 2 win, Milestone night for Bruins in Game 1 win over Panthers, Signs point toward union of Alabama's Young, Panthers, Matthew Stafford addresses status amid retirement rumors, Yankees star slugger expected to miss four to six weeks, NBA looking into Russell Westbrook incident with Suns fan. Her defensive profile, instincts and motor leads to some inherent upside that could garner looks in the late first to early second. In addition, Amihere is an athletic big that can run the floor and defend. Davis also has an aggressive take to the hoop that keeps her from being a one-dimensional offensive player and would fit well with the downhill pace Chicago will need to play with in 2023. Web The 2023 WNBA Draft is set for Monday April at 7 pm EST. Mar 19, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) reacts after a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at MVP Arena. ET. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. It was the most-viewed college event ever on ESPN+ across all sports, mens or womens. Bergers stock has continued to rise through this NCAA season. Heading into Mondays draft (7 p.m., ESPN), here are the latest projections for where members of USCs memorable 2022-23 team which lost to Iowa in the Final Four after a perfect regular season and SEC Tournament championship will land. Chapel Fowler has covered Clemson football, among other topics, for The State since June 2022. At 19 years old, Hirsch has already proven herself to be a versatile defensive big in both international competitions and the French LFB, and its unlikely that any of Minnesotas current frontcourt players are in the teams long-term plans, so Hirsch would be welcome on the roster sooner rather than later. Theres a bit more ambiguity with Amihere, who had a career year as a senior reserve and is widely regarded as someone with her best basketball ahead of her. Boston is considered the top overall prospect in the WNBA Draft, and most projections have her going No. Indiana Fever. She was healthy again in 2022-23, though, oftentimes carrying the Michigan State offense with an explosion off the dribble matched by few players in the Big Ten. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever. She can score, rebound the ball and elevate over opponents, and her passing ability is underrated. The Fever will look to end their playoff drought, having last made the post-season in 2016. The Sky loaded up on free agent signings after losing the majority of their core this past offseason, but their roster currently lacks ball handlers and perimeter shooters. The Commanders sale has taken a bizarre turn, 8 NBA Playoffs overreactions from start of every first round series. Mark your calendars The 2023 #WNBA Draft presented by @StateFarm will take place April 10th at Spring Studios New York Tune into the live broadcast on @espn from 7pm to 9pm/ET to watch the full slate of draft coverage pic.twitter.com/qRTNebxxoN. A little over a week after the LSU Tigers were crowned national champions, the WNBA will hold its annual draft Monday (7 p.m. 1 and circling back for Beal at No. Boston also shot 55.5 percent from the field during South Carolinas three games in the SEC tournament. The Sparks need added offense to this roster and Joens fits into Curt Millers system nicely. After an efficient senior season, the dynamic Cooke could flirt with first-round status The Athletic mentioned her as a possibility for the Los Angeles Sparks No. A potential big lineup with Berger at point guard, Rhyne Howard at shooting guard, and Nia Coffey at small forward would be a tough, defensive line-up. Her midrange jumper is one of the best in this draft class. 3. 13 to the Indiana Fever. The 6-1 guard is in a category of her own in this draft class. All rights reserved. Sheldon has played in only nine games this season due to recurring injuries. Web 2024 WNBA Mock Draft 30 Aneela Dallas Wings Stephanie Soares, 66 C, Iowa State. If the Lynx opt for Miller, who is averaging 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, she will give them an explosive transition player who is hard to guard and appears to have a high ceiling. Coming off of playing under Dawn Staley and in three straight Final Fours, Cooke will enter the WNBA with a pro-ready mentality. The Fever already have one former Gamecock on the roster in 2022 national champion Destanni Henderson. In 13 games this season, Soares averaged 14.4 points and 9.9 rebounds while shooting 54.4 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from the perimeter. The draft will also be available on the ESPN App. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever. Theres not much certainty in the Lynx frontcourt at the moment, with Natalie Achonwa recently having given birth and several other players signed to no-risk training camp contracts. The 2023 NCAA Womens tournament begins on Wednesday, March 15. Indiana Fever. The 2023 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award winner has little trouble getting to the rim (5.8 free throw attempts per 40 minutes) and an ability to hit jumpers both off the bounce and off screens. 13. The Wings were ninth in 2022 in their defensive rating and recently traded for 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, Natasha Howard. God makes no mistakes this program has been so good to my family and I. Wouldnt trade these past 4 years for anything. 4 nationally in scoring this season. Boston makes an impact as much on the defensive end as she does on offense, winning the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season. Miller is a versatile wing capable of playing the post and also running the floor. Perhaps the most unique player in the class in both her strengths and weaknesses, Jones brings a great deal of versatility to the table, passing the ball with flair from the wing and shrugging off contact at the rim with her large frame. #6. Sports Illustrated: No. Wong was named the ACC Player of the Year after averaging 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals. Maryland's Diamond Miller gets inside and scores to increase the Terrapins' lead. Atlanta Dream Grace Berger, 60 PG/SG, Indiana. We still don't know how many four-year seniors might take the option of coming back for a fifth season because of the pandemic-affected 2020-21 academic year, so there is no guarantee all of the players in this mock draft will make themselves eligible for the draft. Shes currently averaging 14.8 ppg, 12.6 rpg, 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 66 percent from the field. NBA looking into Russell Westbrook incident with Suns fan, Chelsea owner doesn't hold back criticism of team, The 'Leading scorers from the 2005-06 NBA playoffs' quiz, Jalen Hurts' new contract could prove to be biggest bargain in NFL, De'Aaron Fox lifts Kings past Warriors for 2-0 series lead, 76ers' Embiid takes jab at Nets HC after Game 2 win, Milestone night for Bruins in Game 1 win over Panthers, Signs point toward union of Alabama's Young, Panthers, Matthew Stafford addresses status amid retirement rumors, Yankees star slugger expected to miss four to six weeks. The WNBA Draft is a time to celebrate the exceptional athletes whose hard work and dreams are realized with their selections in the draft, said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Atlanta needs to address interior depth, and with many of the top post prospects returning to the NCAA, this class is slim at the position. #1. 1. The 2023 WNBA draft was a star-studded event in which South Carolinas Aliyah Boston was the No. The Lynx, along with the Fever, Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, all have multiple first-round picks, too, so it will be interesting to see how each of those teams prioritizes long-term player development versus immediate positional need. Also, at this point, no draft-eligible juniors have publicly said they will declare, so they weren't included, either. 17. . Mikesell has a pro-ready frame, skill set and understanding of the game that should translate well to the next level. Mar 19, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) reacts after a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at MVP Arena. Forward to Round 1 Picks 17- 32 Forward to Round 2 Forward to Round 3 Forward to Round 4/5 Forward to Round 6/7 2023 NFL Draft Big Board. The draft was televised on ESPN and watched by more than 500,000 people. Like Beal, Amihere is switchable and versatile at 6-4. The 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship MVP has flashed high upside as a defensive playmaker, averaging 3.1 steals per game during the competition, and while she hasnt yet played a large role at the professional level in Spain, her draft rights would be well worth the gamble for a team that probably wouldnt be able to make good use of this pick otherwise. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever. This story was originally published April 10, 2023, 7:00 AM. Snchal is a grad transfer from Fairfield where she played from 2018-2022. If Cooke falls to No. Improvements in the WNBA will need to be in rebounding and limiting turnovers. Bakers game profiles more as a combo guard than a traditional point guard, but on a Mercury roster that features the WNBAs most dominant low-post player in Brittney Griner, shed be encouraged to look for those outside shots far more than in college. At 20.2 PPG and 9.1 RPG, Joens has a high motor and never stops moving -- the type of player new Sparks coach Curt Miller can appreciate. Boston has been our projected No. Recently, she became the Big Easts all-time leading scorer (male or female) and dropped a career-high 50 points against Seton Hall. Whether shell be able to handle WNBA athleticism is a legitimate question, but shes worth a third-round pick based on her shooting alone. 31 and keep her rights until shes healthy, then sign her and let her compete in training camp in 2024. ET. The guard had her most efficient scoring season for Tennessee in 2022-23, shooting 43.8 percent from the field. Safeguarding the health and well-being of our prospects, players, employees, and everyone connected to our game as well as the general public is paramount. Her offensive game remains questionable, though. Indiana might keep Beal and South Carolina teammate Boston together in the WNBA. During Marylands NCAA tournament run, she averaged 19.7 ppg on 50 percent shooting. Villanovas all-time leading scorer would add additional offense to the Mystics roster. Through their two games, Miller brought in 35 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and six steals. WebThe 2024 WNBA Draft will take place in April of 2024. 7 to the Indiana Fever. Stanford Cardinal | guard | 6-foot-1 | senior. Now that the WNBA has released the official list of players who have declared for the WNBA Draft, its time for our final mock draft. Her short run at Iowa State appears enough to lock her in as a first-round pick. #11. The Sparks find themselves quite thin on the wing, with both Stephanie Talbot (ACL) and Katie Lou Samuelson (pregnancy) out for the foreseeable future. The South Carolina womens basketball team could make history again during Monday nights 2023 WNBA Draft in New York City. The 65 center was pro-ready long before her senior season, and she was the anchor of a Gamecocks program that went a combined 129-9, made three NCAA Final Fours and won the 2022 national championship during her time there. Juhsz impacts nearly every statistical category and has done so at the highest levels. Virginia Tech Hokies | center | 6-foot-6 | senior. Always free! Senior post player Mackenzie Holmes of the No. In addition, Amihere is an athletic big that can run the floor and defend. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). During their championship run, Joens averaged 26.7 ppg and 11 rpg while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. The draft was televised on ESPN and watched by more than 500,000 people. South Carolina Gamecocks | forward | 6-foot-5 | senior. Even though the Fever has stockpiled their roster during free agency, drafting Berger gives them a solid guard to back up Kelsey Mitchell. Mock drafters are confident theyll make it three Monday night after drafting Boston No. Indiana Fever: Aliyah Boston, C Joens, one of the greatest scorers in Big 12 history, is 167 points shy of 3,000 for her career. She would give the Dream a legit big player inside who has shown she can run the floor, which she will need to do well to make the transition to the WNBA. Washington Mystics Maddy Siegrist, 61 PF, Villanova. Minnesota Lynx Laeticia Amihere, 64 PF, South Carolina. All-American forward Aliyah Boston remains the consensus pick to go No. Eligibility restrictions apply. Here is SB Nations official 2023 WNBA mock draft, including predictions and analysis for all three rounds and all 36 draft picks. A solid rebounder as well that can run the floor and get back defensively. Miller's size, quickness and ability to run the floor could be big assets for a Lynx team remaking itself after Sylvia Fowles' retirement. At nearly 25 years old, Snchal will be one of the oldest players in this draft class. A former professional basketball player and collegiate coach, she also contributes to Winsidr. Added offensive in the Dreams uptempo system could be the needed boost to their bench this year. This article first appeared on Beyond Women's Sports and was syndicated with permission. Prior to the tournament craziness, heres an updated mock draft based on the recent conference tournaments and end-of-season games. Official Release #3. WNBA and Twitter Renew Partnership to Stream Regular Season Games in 2020. Webthe 2024 WNBA draft will also be available on the roster in 2022 after being named two-time NAIA player the. Atlanta Dream Grace Berger, 60 PG/SG, Indiana keep her rights until healthy... 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