12, the Lynx added 19-year-old Maa Hirsch, a 6-foot-5 center from France who was a highly coveted prospect in many WNBA war rooms, and at No. Joanne Allen-Taylor (Texas, Guard, Senior). 1:38 pm, April 29. Here is a look at some of the latest mock draft projects for the opening round. Questions the prospect raises: While Hillmon has notable intangibles, she has glaring downsides. Examining her performance in the national championship game against South Carolina versus her clutch showing in the Elite Eight against NC State illustrates those struggles. Since the NCAA granted, in 2021, every winter sport student-athlete an additional year of NCAA eligibility as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, intercollegiate womens basketball players even those who are finishing their senior year or graduate studies may have remaining NCAA eligibility after the 2021-22 season. What To Watch For In Each WNBA Semifinals Matchup, Politics Podcast: The Next Supreme Court Clash Over Abortion, The Rays' Dominance Goes Even Deeper Than Their 13-0 Start. 13 overall) shot 41.4 percent from deep on 7.8 attempts per game for Ohio State last season and will push Lexie Hull for minutes as a space-creator off the bench. But get excited for the teams that added the WNBAs next generation of stars including a Boston-led group that might turn the league on its head sooner than you think. 1 overall pick, which they received from the Washington Mystics in a blockbuster trade earlier this . In her entire collegiate career, her field-goal percentage hasn't been a hair below 53 percent. There are some good players on this team, but whether they can put it all together remains to be seen. 6-2 | Guard. Pro-ready skill: Clouden is a three-level scorer, can create off the dribble and uses her quickness and vertical movements to elevate over defenders. In the middle . 2 and Ole Miss center Shakira Austin at No. The good news is we only have to wait until April 11 to find out. If she starts hitting threes, shell be an All-Star. Questions the prospect raises: Dodson played her best basketball with the Irish in 2021-22, but how she matched up against Elissa Cunane in her final collegiate game was concerning. She also struggles to recover on defense and isn't a great help defender. . Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, Senior). 7. Las Vegas. In her final collegiate season, Gray shot. The three stars are among the 108 eligible players vying to be one of 36 picks to go pro stateside. NEW YORK, March 29, 2022 - The WNBA announced today the initial list of 88 players from colleges and universities who have formally filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2022 WNBA. She can drive with the ball well, can spot up shots and can especially score at the short corner. Questions the prospect raises: Dickey has fine size as a guard but might be a bit undersized as a wing. They already have 16 players entering training camp, which will make life difficult for any of the players they pick, but they should be hoping to find someone who can help at No. 5. Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. States States. How much has this affected her athleticism on defense, and how much of a concern is her health to talent evaluators? Ramirez is an excellent spot-up shooter who canned. Pro-ready skill: Cunane is a solid post scorer who thrives with her back to the basket. She immediately made some notable moves to the roster, including trading Teaira McCowan, another former lottery pick, to the Wings. Here's a way-too-early look at the first-round projections in the 2023 NBA draft and players to keep tabs on during the 2022-23 college basketball season. Pro-ready skill: At 6'1", Burrell possesses the length and athleticism that could lead to her being a key rotation piece. Sjerven put her name on the map after three double-digit scoring performances against fellow W prospects in Shakira Austin, NaLyssa Smith and Naz Hillmon in the NCAA tournament. In the spring of 2022, as Ice head coach James Patrick wrapped up his first full season coaching Benson, who'd just led his team a team that featured would-be, older top draft picks like . She also has a reliable mid-range jumper. Its a departure from what Fowles gave the Lynx, but lets be real: Theres only one Sylvia Fowles. . Pro-ready skill: While Paige Bueckers was out for a couple of months, Nelson-Ododa proved how versatile she can be as a point-post player. Projected draft position: Late first round to early second, 4. 1 pick in next year's WNBA draft, but she's still working on aspects of her game. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Averaging five three-point attempts per game, Smith shot 36.7 percent, which. 9. last season. She has trouble finishing at the rim, has limited post moves on the block and shot. 3. Another versatile prospect, Edwards will be a good get for any team. 9 overall and a few second-rounders. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. 5 overall it should give them a chance to add an impactful player. Bell has been lauded for her physicality and versatility on offense. The 2024 WNBA Draft will take place in April of 2024. What set her apart during her collegiate career was her ability to create off the dribble along with her exceptional footwork and a laundry list of pro-ready moves, such as her hesi and crossover. She'll also struggle to defend post-ups because of her slender 6'3" frame and how strong her pro opponents will be. Lets start with general manager Lin Dunns Fever, who have utilized the last two drafts masterfully after how do we put this? The 2022 WNBA draft will be held in New York City Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. My Bets My Bets More More . Her efficiency from deep will also need to improve at the pro level. Projected draft position: Within the draft lottery and potential No. They head into draft night with just one meaningful pick, but at No. Pro-ready skill: Defense is where Hollingshed stands out the most. Questions the prospect raises: Defense is where Bell will struggle in the pros. 1, and what will happen once we get beyond No. 4 and 6 picks, as well as a 2023 first-round pick to the Fever for Teaira McCowan, the No. Still, though the Sparks are much more talented than they were last season, they could still use some help in the draft. Projected draft position: On the draft-board bubble, 1. 25) will give Sides extra competitors for her frontcourt slots during training camp. 3. 1 overall pick from the Washington Mystics. Ramirez can clearly shoot well from deep, but her field-goal percentage from everywhere else is troubling, as in her college career her two-point field-goal percentage. The issue for Hull is her physicality (how strong she is and her ability to absorb contact) and athleticism (agility and quickness) aren't quite there for immediate success and impact. Longtime WNBA reporter Brian Martin writes articles on WNBA.com throughout the season. During her senior season, Boston hit 58.7 percent of her twos. Questions the prospect raises: While Hollingshed's shot has improved, it's still not mechanically as sound as it could be. Kayla Wells (Texas A&M, Wing, Graduate Student). Another question is: Will she improve her lateral quickness to defend other 3s when she plays on the wing rather than in the post? 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the Nos. Pro-ready skill: Bell has been lauded for her physicality and versatility on offense. Like many teams, the Sparks could really use some help on the wing. Jade Melbourne (Australia, Guard, International Prospect). Home; Tickets; Schedule. Destanni Henderson, South Carolina Senior Guard, There is a general consensus among multiple. Questions the prospect raises: She began the season with a leg injury, which she might not be completely healed from. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Pro-ready skill: Egbo had difficulty adapting to new coach Nicki Collen's system at first, but according to Rebecca Lobo, talent evaluators appreciate the 6'3" Egbo's length and tenacity at the defensive end. Khayla Pointer (LSU, Guard, Graduate Student), Pro-ready skill: Pointer can score at a very high level. And then on the flip side, there were games when Westbrook looked hesitant and afraid to play aggressively. Following is an initial list of players who have filed for consideration as candidates for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. In a call Friday, ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson communicated how valuable that quality is to talent evaluators: "I think whenever you have a player that can show up on the big stage when their number is called or their team needs some momentum, that's exciting for WNBA coaches and GMs," she said. With the highest odds to get the No. Up first, however, is the 2022 WNBA Draft, which is set for April 11. 1 in 2018. Canada Canada. 1 overall pick still remains to be seen. The league is hosting an in-person draft for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. If someone had set about sabotaging the Fever over the last few years, it would have been hard for them to leave the team in a worse position than it is now. Evina Westbrook (UConn, Combo Wing, Redshirt Senior). Every WNBA draft has the potential to reshape the league. Official Release 2022; WNBA. In exchange, the Mystics received the No 3. overall pick, No. Hull's pro-ready skills are mostly based upon her intangibles, or the attributes that she has that can't be taught. Questions the prospect raises: Engstler's limits on offense, especially her ability to score on the inside, might prevent talent evaluators from taking a chance on her. Even now, I know I have so much more to develop. And LaDazhia Williams of LSU (No. While steals shouldn't wholly define what a player is or isn't defensively, Burton has still picked pockets at an impressive rate, racking up 117 of her. Defensively, she's used her length and quickness to force turnovers and score off them in transition. Moving to Serbian club Mega Basket last summer, Petrusev was named ABA League Most Valuable Player averaging 23 points and 7.6 rebounds. Her speed, her quickness, her ability to score in a lot of different ways. "We are very comfortable with all three players . During her junior season, she showed the potential to shoot 40 percent from three, a number that dropped to 32.5 percent in fewer games as a senior. The Ping-pong balls have dropped, and the official order of the 2022 WNBA draft has been set. After going just 8-24 in the 2021 season, Atlanta now gets its first choice of a player from the incoming draft class. I think its going to allow me to be able to work a little bit better. national leaders in every major defensive measure once again. NEW YORK, March 29, 2022 The WNBA announced today the initial list of 88 players from colleges and universities who have formally filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, scheduled for April 11 at Spring Studios in New York (ESPN, 7 p.m. So weep not for those two teams, despite their lack of draft-night excitement. On the floor, it's Hull's ability from beyond the arc that should make her a shoo-in for a spot in a WNBA training camp. For a big, the 6'2" Bibby can stretch the floor and hit three-point shots at a clip above 30 percent on around four to five attempts per game. Indiana Fever (11) Projected draft position: Early second round to mid-second round, 6. The Mystics were hoping to compete for a title last season, but ended up in the lottery instead because they were cursed with an absolutely horrible injury situation. Berger promptly put up a 31 percent assist rate while hitting 65.4 percent of her shots at the rim, according to CBB Analytics. Atlanta . In her four years at Georgia, she didn't finish below the 97th percentile in blocks per game. While it was another disappointing ending, they were so dominant in the regular season, and so close to beating the Sky that they largely ran things back. Projected draft position: Draft lottery pick to mid-first round. While Henderson was known to step up during critical games this season, her inconsistency, especially on offense, remains her largest weakness. She's an elite rebounder (11.1 per game in 2021-22) and has impressive anticipation as a help defender. Pro-ready skill: Ramirez is an excellent spot-up shooter who canned 40.2 percent from three while averaging 6.5 attempts per game in her final collegiate season. On that night, 36 players will hear their names called and accomplish their dream of becoming professional basketball. For a guard, the long ball is imperative in the W. 8. Her basketball IQ is very high, allowing her to make the proper reads on both sides of the floor. Wells can score at all three levels, especially succeeding when she creates in space. In addition to her prowess on the non-glamorous end, which includes solid rebounding and help defense, Hollingshed can expand opposing defenses with a three-point shot that she's been improving exponentially throughout her collegiate career. 1 pick. Beals perimeter defense is an obvious calling card, but dont sleep on her emerging offensive game she shot 38 percent from three this year on 2.7 attempts per game. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston, plus the best pure point guard and the best perimeter shooter in this years class. She successfully exposed smaller guards who defended her one-on-one. Regardless of who they take, the Mystics will hope that with better health this season, they can get back into the playoff mix. Austin's defense is pro-ready, as she has a solid handle on her footwork at 6'5". 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the. Shes always in the right place and will be an instant boon to new Fever head coach Christie Sidess defensive scheme. Questions the prospect raises: The issue for Hull is her physicality (how strong she is and her ability to absorb contact) and athleticism (agility and quickness) aren't quite there for immediate success and impact. 1 spot. 3 and 14 selections this year, along with a 2023 first-round pick swap. Her footwork while guarding players in the post is a bit lackadaisical, and sometimes she comes across as unfocused. She's an exceptional rim protector who can hedge in addition to function in drop coverages. According to Em Adler at The Next, she'll also need to work on her ability to draw contact on penetration. Still, given Griner's situation it's probably worth taking a swing at some frontcourt prospects. Dunn has noted defense as something she's focusing on, but other than that the Fever will be able to go best player available all night long starting, likely, with NaLyssa Smith at No. The 2022 WNBA draft will be held in New York City Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Pro-ready skill: Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. While Hollingshed's shot has improved, it's still not mechanically as sound as it could be. But I think a part of my game that Ive always known I could be good at is finishing at the rim. How These WNBA Prospects Can Improve Their 2022 Draft Stock. 24, Minnesota took Brea Beal, the 6-foot-1 South Carolina product who can guard four positions as well. The only consideration for their picks should be talent and whether they'd fit into the culture they're trying to build. 16 they took 6-foot-5 Dorka Juhsz from Connecticut. She can move well off the ball, making all sorts of cuts, and can slip quickly through ball screens toward the basket. The 2022 WNBA Draft is one day away, but the drama has already started. Bill Laimbeer stepped down as head coach and the team hired franchise legend Becky Hammon, who figures to change how the Aces play, especially on the offensive end. 3 and 14 picks and a future pick swap. Still, they have three picks and could use some extra depth in the backcourt and on the wing. 1. "As the game goes along, you'd swear she's 5'9", 5'10". began the season with a leg injury, which she might not be completely healed from. March 29, 2022. Lewis proved how versatile and tough she is to guard during her graduate year at Baylor. 4 pick Stephanie Soares to the Wings for Dallass second-round pick in 2024 and Atlantas first-round pick in 2025. They could use depth at every position group, and if said players can shoot, then even better. Drafts Drafts. Obviously the midrange is my favorite shot, Berger said on draft night. Round 1. 4. , talent evaluators appreciate the 6'3" Egbo's length and tenacity at the defensive end. 1? The Mercury head into draft night with just two third-round picks, so it's hard to imagine them finding much help. Pro-ready skill: In her six-year collegiate career, Lewis always had a free-throw rate (a percentage of two-point scoring trips that result in a trip to the free-throw line, according to Her Hoops Stats) in the 92nd percentile or above. "You would expect she would certainly be in a camp.". Allen-Taylor has proved to be a staunch defender, playing in a system that is predicated upon its high-pressure defense. WNBA talent evaluators value prospects who can create a shot from multiple levels, both off the dribble and on a kickout, something Burrell can do with ease. Phoenix finally got back to the Finals last season, but came up short against Chicago. All season, Smith was the Cardinals' go-to shot-maker, especially when the defenses collapsed on Hailey Van Lith, a more dynamic guard. Questions the prospect raises: While Austin is listed as a center, her offensive game is more suited to power forward. 14 overall pick, plus rights to swap 2023 draft picks. Her competitive spirit and 40-minute focus in college could be a concern at the pro level. 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 | Questions the prospect raises: Staiti will need to work on her mobility outside the paint and improve her efficiency from beyond the arc. 1 name atop the scouting report. The team will kickstart the 2022 WNBA Draft after trading for the No. Questions the prospect raises: Sabally only played in two collegiate seasons due to two ACL tears, and during the 2021-2022 season, she reinjured her right knee. Kayla Jones (NC State, Combo Forward, Graduate Student). This winter, that finally led to some big changes, as Tamika Catchings stepped down from the front office and Lin Dunn was hired as interim general manager. During the 2021-2022 season, she only shot, Egbo had difficulty adapting to new coach Nicki Collen's system at first, but. Guides Guides. Pointer can score at a very high level. Pro-ready skill: Wells can score at all three levels, especially succeeding when she creates in space. The event will begin Monday at 7 p.m. While her, three-point percentage exponentially increased. All rights reserved. She also struggles to adapt to the physicality needed when she's faced with a double-team. The Wings made a number of positive strides last season under new head coach Vickie Johnson, and got back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. But Each Team's Path Was Far From It. Emphasis on the "wants to," which was exactly how Dream general manager Dan Padover described Howard on the defensive end. 1, followed by Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith at No. During her senior season, she shot 39.3 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. She's not the most efficient inside scorer, although her overall field-goal percentage has exponentially increased over the years. 17) and Victaria Saxton of South Carolina (No. The 2023 WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Draft, the WNBA's draft for the 2023 WNBA season and 28th draft in WNBA history, was held following the 2022-23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The 2023 draft took place at Spring Studios New York on April 10, 2023. Bonuses Bonuses Odds Odds. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 13 Members for the Class of 2022. She's an elite rebounder (11.1 per game in 2021-22) and has impressive anticipation as a help defender. The 2022 WNBA Draft is officially underway. And while they won't want to eschew defense, they need someone who can put the ball in the basket after finishing last in the league in offense last season. Top prospects will take part live as the WNBA Draft presented by State Farm returns to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, with the acclaimed Spring Studios, located in the Tribeca section of New York and the home to such iconic events as Fashion Week and The Tribeca Film Festival, serving as the venue for the evenings events. With the first games of the 2022 NCAA women's basketball tournament tipping off this week, it's time to evaluate the best WNBA prospects. Questions the prospect raises: While her versatility is her blessing, she can be inconsistent in some of her roles. 3 is anyone's guess. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Pro-ready skill: Austin's defense is pro-ready, as she has a solid handle on her footwork at 6'5". With Sue Bird's impending retirement, and both January and Epiphanny Prince in their mid-30s, trying to find some backcourt depth for the future would make sense. ET on ESPN. section: | slug: wnba-draft-2022-biggest-needs-and-potential-prospect-fits-for-all-12-teams | sport: wnba | route: article_single.us | 6. If she simply retains the efficiency she showed in her final year at Maryland, shell be an immediate contributor for Cheryl Reeves Lynx in Year 1 of the post-Sylvia Fowles Era. Smith's ceiling is so high because of the amount of athleticism she possesses in conjunction with her competitive spirit. Her athleticism will allow her to adapt to more pro-level defensive scheming. 1 name atop the scouting report. WNBA talent evaluators value prospects who can create a shot from multiple levels, both off the dribble and on a kickout, something Burrell can do with ease. How much potential she has at her size is what might make Austin most exciting to WNBA talent evaluators. While Dunn raised that point, there must have been a reason the Washington Mystics, who value hard workers, traded out of the No. Also, she has been known to struggle finishing over larger defenders. Questions the prospect raises: While Henderson was known to step up during critical games this season, her inconsistency, especially on offense, remains her largest weakness. The Washington Mystics won the 2022 WNBA draft lottery, but last Wednesday, it was announced that the Mystics had traded the number one overall draft pick to the Atlanta Dream. And at No. Her basketball IQ is very high, allowing her to make the proper reads on both sides of the floor. At 6'1", Burrell possesses the length and athleticism that could lead to her being a key rotation piece. That trio was joined by Iowa States Ashley Joens and Florida Gulf Coasts Kierstan Bell as the only players to appear in the first round on all six mock drafts. Questions the prospect raises: Defensively, her footwork and quickness aren't where they need to be to help contain drives to the basket. 8 and 13 picks to the Aces for Las Vegas' first and second-round picks in 2023. As Padover put it when he was hired, he is building things from the "ground up," and the team needs help in every single department. After a trade with the Aces on Sunday, they now have two first-round picks and five selections overall. WNBA Rankings - The Top 75 WNBA Rankings Analysis The Top Three Alright, now that we've got the rankings, let's talk about them, starting at the top. While steals shouldn't wholly define what a player is or isn't defensively, Burton has still picked pockets at an impressive rate, racking up 117 of her 394 total steals during her senior season. Olivia Nelson-Ododa (UConn, Forward/Center, Senior). She took Michigan to the Elite Eight for the first time in 2022. "The great thing about Pointer is she plays taller than she is," Dunn, . In her final season, she registered 2.7 fouls per game, the highest rate of her career. Perhaps a scorer who could help take some of the offensive burden off of Arike Ogunbowale, but defense could also be a focus given their poor play on that side of the ball last season. Cubaj's most transferable pro skill set is on the defensive end. In four of her five collegiate years, Sjerven finished in the 93rd percentile or higher in total field-goal percentage. 7 overall pick to the Fever for Julie Allemand as part of a three-team deal made it clear this team is all-in on defending the title and will worry about the future when it arrives. 3. She is the consensus third-best player in this class, and the Mystics need some frontcourt depth. She also can stretch the defense on a pick-and-pop and slips well on pick-and-rolls. Westbrook's calling card is her versatility, which might be a blessing and a curse. While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. All Rights Reserved. In particular, a more defensive-minded guard would make sense after January's departure. 6-keys: media/spln/wnba/reg/free/stories, at The. NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 - The WNBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm will be held on Monday, April 11. 26 overall recruit ( ESPN HoopGurlz) and Miss Basketball for the state of Iowa, Joens averaged 11.7 points . Enough said. Also, how will she adapt to being more of a serviceable player rather than being the nucleus of what her team does? 1 spot. Projected draft position: Draft-lottery hopeful to middle of the first round, 2. Projected draft position: Potential No. TCU WR Quentin Johnston is the biggest boom-or-bust receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft. Smith's calling card is her raw shooting skills, but questions surround how she can use her 6'0" frame to contribute to the game in other ways besides shooting and scoring. Projected draft position: Late first round to early second round, 2. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN. 1 pick. My Bets . 1 pick. WNBA mock draft 2022, version 3.0: NaLyssa Smith replaces Rhyne Howard at No. All-Big 12 selection in both 2021 and 2022, Johnston is coming off a season in which he caught 60 passes for . Meanwhile, some good teams bided their time. Accordingly, the WNBA and the WNBPA previously agreed on an opt-in process for NCAA players who are otherwise eligible for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. Examining her performance in the national championship game against South Carolina versus her clutch showing in the Elite Eight against NC State illustrates those struggles. To that front it's worth noting that their roster looks largely set, they have 15 players coming to training camp and only about $12,000 in cap space and are all-in to win in Fowles' final season. The way she approaches crashing the boards is the sum of those parts. With the 2022 WNBA Draft less than three weeks away, its time to start marking projections on how things may play out on Monday, April 11 (7:00 p.m., ESPN) in New York City. 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