WNBA Draft Stock Watch: Who's Rising After March Madness?

With UConn's Azzi Fudd announcing her return to college basketball, the 2025 WNBA draft landscape continues shifting as evaluators get final looks at prospects during the NCAA tournament. Here's our updated first-round projection:

1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers (UConn)

• Position: Point Guard | Height: 6'0"
• Stats: 18.7 PPG, 41.6% 3PT
  The consensus No. 1 pick despite Wings speculation, Bueckers' elite scoring and championship pedigree make her the draft's crown jewel.

2. Seattle Storm: Olivia Miles (Notre Dame)

• Position: PG | Height: 5'10"
• Stats: 15.5 PPG, 5.9 AST, 40.1% 3PT
  Irish alumnae shine in WNBA, and Miles' complete package (playmaking + shooting) fits Seattle's rebuild perfectly.

3. Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen (USC)

• Position: PF | Height: 6'3"
• Stats: 18.6 PPG, 8.5 RPG
  Iriafen's 36-point NCAA tourney explosion without JuJu Watkins showcased WNBA-ready maturity and clutch scoring.

International Intrigue

• Dominique Malonga (France): 6'6" center drawing Jonquel Jones comparisons
• Ajsa Sivka (Slovenia): Versatile forward developing in France's pro league

Tournament Performances Boosting Stock

Sleepers to Watch

• Sedona Prince (TCU): 6'7" rim protector with 3.0 BPG
• Shyanne Sellers (Maryland): 6'2" guard with 41% 3PT shooting

The draft takes place April 14, with teams balancing immediate needs versus long-term potential, especially with international prospects.