2025 WNBA Draft Results: A New Era Begins with Paige Bueckers Leading the Charge
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ES The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City was set to host the 2025 WNBA draft. After massive successes in the recent drafts with more young talent making it into the league and elevating its competition and fan following, the 2025 draft was also a major milestone for the league. With 38 players selected, the draft showcased a blend of seasoned college stars and emerging international talents, all eager to make their mark in the professional arena.
Big-name players were available, and fans were immersed in the event to see their favourite players and teams making moves. Paige Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick while Dominique Malonga was the first international player selected in the 2025 WNBA draft. Dallas Wings took Paige Bueckers and Malonga joined the storied Seattle Storm franchise as the second overall pick.
Sonia Citron completed the top three draft picks list in the WNBA 2025 draft. Here is the complete list of players drafted in the 2025 WNBA draft.
Also Read: How Much Will Paige Bueckers Earn in Her WNBA Rookie Contract?
Complete list of players selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft
First-round results
1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, UConn
2. Seattle Storm (via Los Angeles Sparks): Dominique Malonga, France
3. Washington Mystics (via Chicago Sky): Sonia Citron, Notre Dame
4. Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen, USC
5. Golden State Valkyries: Justė Jocytė, Lithuania
6. Washington Mystics (via Atlanta Dream): Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
7. Connecticut Sun (via Phoenix Mercury): Aneesah Morrow, LSU
8. Connecticut Sun (via Indiana Fever): Saniya Rivers, NC State
9. Los Angeles Sparks (via Seattle Storm): Sarah Ashlee Barker, Alabama
10. Chicago Sky (via Connecticut Sun): Ajša Sivka, Slovenia
11. Chicago Sky (via Minnesota Lynx): Hailey Van Lith, TCU
12. Dallas Wings (via New York Liberty): Aziaha James, NC State
Second-round results
1. Las Vegas Aces (via Los Angeles Sparks): Aaliyah Nye, Alabama
2. Dallas Wings: Madison Scott, Mississippi
3. Minnesota Lynx (via Chicago Sky): Anastasiia Olairi Kosu, Russia
4: Chicago Sky (via Washington Mystics): Maddy Westbeld, Notre Dame
5: Golden State Valkyries: Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
6: Atlanta Dream: Te-Hina PaoPao, South Carolina
7: Indiana Fever (via Phoenix Mercury): Makayla Timpson, Florida State
8: Indiana Fever: Bree Hall, South Carolina
9: Los Angeles Sparks (via Seattle Storm): Sania Feagin, South Carolina
10: Chicago Sky (via Las Vegas Aces): Aicha Coulibaly, Texas A&M
11: Washington Mystics (via Connecticut Sun); Lucy Olsen, Iowa
12: Minnesota Lynx: Dalayah Daniels, Washington
13: Connecticut Sun: Rayah Marshall, USC
Third-round results
1. Seattle Storm (via Los Angeles Sparks); Serena Sundell, Kansas State
2. Dallas Wings: JJ Quinerly, West Virginia
3. Los Angeles Sparks: Liatu King, Notre Dame
4. Seattle Storm (from Washington Mystics): Madison Conner, TCU
5. Golden State Valkyries: Kaitlyn Chen, UConn
6. Dallas Wings: Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor
7. Washington Mystics (from Phoenix Mercury): Zaay Green, Alabama
8. Indiana Fever: Yvonne Ejim, Gonzaga
9. Seattle Storm: Jordan Hobbs, Michigan
10. Las Vegas Aces: Harmoni Turner, Harvard
11. Atlanta Dream (via Connecticut Su): Taylor Thierry, Ohio State
12: Minnesota Lynx: Aubrey Griffin, UConn
13: New York Liberty: Adja Kane, France
In total, 33 of the 38 selections came from NCAA Division I programs, including multiple standouts from the national championship game just eight days ago. Also, five remaining standout international players came from four different countries, with two French players being drafted in. The new season will start on May 17, where the stars will be eager to showcase their talent on the big stage.
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