WNBA Draft 2025: Rising Stars Find Teams

WNBA Draft 2025: Top Prospects Find New Homes as League Continues to Grow

April 7, 2025

The 2025 WNBA Draft took center stage in Brooklyn tonight, as franchises selected the next generation of stars poised to elevate the league. With record-breaking viewership and expanding talent, this year’s draft highlighted both the depth of emerging players and the WNBA’s growing global appeal.

No. 1 Pick: Indiana Fever Selects Star Guard Hannah Hidalgo

As expected, the Indiana Fever secured Notre Dame’s dynamic guard Hannah Hidalgo with the first overall pick. Hidalgo, the 2024 NCAA Defensive Player of the Year and a prolific scorer, will join forces with reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, forming what analysts predict could be the league’s most electrifying backcourt.

'This is a dream come true,' Hidalgo said after her selection. 'I’m ready to compete, learn from the best, and help this team chase a championship.'

Los Angeles Sparks Add Size with Kamilla Cardoso

The Los Angeles Sparks, holding the No. 2 pick, bolstered their frontcourt by selecting South Carolina’s dominant center Kamilla Cardoso. The 6’7' Brazilian star, who led the Gamecocks to a national title, brings elite rim protection and rebounding to a rebuilding Sparks squad.

Chicago Sky Bet on Versatility with Paige Bueckers

After a blockbuster offseason trade moved them up to No. 3, the Chicago Sky picked UConn’s Paige Bueckers, a versatile guard with playmaking brilliance. Despite injury concerns in her college career, Bueckers’ skill and leadership made her a top prospect.

'Chicago is getting a winner,' said UConn coach Geno Auriemma. 'Paige elevates everyone around her.'

International Talent Shines

The draft also showcased the WNBA’s global reach, with France’s Jana El Alfy (Phoenix Mercury, No. 6) and Australia’s Isobel Borlase (Dallas Wings, No. 9) among the international standouts selected in the first round.

League Expansion on the Horizon?

With rising interest and talent, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hinted at potential expansion soon. 'We’re evaluating new markets to add teams in the coming years,' she said, sparking speculation about cities like Toronto, Philadelphia, and Nashville entering the league.

What’s Next?

Rookies will report to training camps later this month, with the 2025 WNBA season tipping off in May. As young stars join established veterans, this draft class could help usher in a new era of growth for women’s basketball.

— By [Your Name], Sports Correspondent

Draft Highlights:

1st Pick: Hannah Hidalgo (IND)

Biggest Steal: LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson (ATL, No. 12)

Surprise Pick: Ohio State’s Cotie McMahon (SEA, No. 8)

Total Picks: 36 across three rounds

Fans can catch the newest WNBA talents in action when preseason begins next month.

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