They added Grace Berger of Indiana at the seventh overall pick, who took over point guard duties for the Hoosiers once Ali Patberg left to begin collecting Social Security. 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the. I love that about her. Pro-ready skill: Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. In her four years at Georgia, she didn't finish below the, Staiti will need to work on her mobility outside the paint and improve her efficiency from beyond the arc. Draft-lottery hopeful to middle of the first round. Oregon forward Nyara Sabally, Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj and Michigan forward Naz Hillmon appear on four of the six mock drafts. Questions the prospect raises: While Smith has developed her game quite quickly after only a season under former WNBA coach Nicki Collen, her perimeter play still has a ways to go if she is to reach her potential. ET on ESPN. Questions the prospect raises: While her versatility is her blessing, she can be inconsistent in some of her roles. She also struggles to adapt to the physicality needed when she's faced with a double-team. Red State Voters Support Anti-Trans Laws. ET. The deal solidified their frontcourt and made their draft night less interesting. NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 - The WNBA announced today that additional players from colleges and universities have formally filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented. They could use depth at every position group, and if said players can shoot, then even better. While her, three-point percentage exponentially increased. 5. In her entire collegiate career, her field-goal percentage hasn't been a hair below 53 percent. Drafts Drafts. 2022 WNBA Draft Lottery Winners and Losers: WNBA.com: Dec. 15: Early 2022 Draft Prospects: Draft History: WNBA Draft: Year: 1st Round: 2nd Round: 3rd Round: 4th Round: 2022 Mya Hollingshed (8) Kierstan Bell (11) Khayla Pointer (13) Aisha Sheppard (23) Faustine Aifuwa (35) 2021: Iliana Rupert (12) Still, though the Sparks are much more talented than they were last season, they could still use some help in the draft. Emphasis on the "wants to," which was exactly how Dream general manager Dan Padover described Howard on the defensive end. Although at 6'3" she has length and size as a post player, she also struggled with physicality and staying out of foul trouble. Rhyne Howard of Kentucky could be the No. Questions the prospect raises: Her competitive spirit and 40-minute focus in college could be a concern at the pro level. Guides Guides. This season from beyond the arc, she shot 38.7 percent, which places her in the 91st percentile, according to. Hannah Sjerven (South Dakota, Center, Redshirt Senior). Their Lawmakers Are Delivering. Longtime WNBA reporter Brian Martin writes articles on WNBA.com throughout the season. 1 pick and within the draft lottery, 2. . And then on the flip side, there were games when Westbrook looked hesitant and afraid to play aggressively. Defense is what makes Burton pro-ready, and her, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors is convincing evidence. She can drive with the ball well, can spot up shots and can especially score at the short corner. Even if we don't get any other moves of that magnitude, this still figures to be an interesting draft. 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. Some have debunked this issue as a product of the team she was on; Howard had to do a lot of Kentucky's heavy lifting throughout her career. Projected draft position: Draft-lottery hopeful to middle of the first round, 2. Before we reveal our final mock draft the morning of draft day, we've compiled a big board of must-know prospects, outlined what makes them pro-ready and noted common concerns about the state of their game. 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. While Hillmon has notable intangibles, she has glaring downsides. States States. She'll need to work on getting a lot stronger to succeed. Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Center, Redshirt Junior). Obviously you cant be a one-dimensional player at the next level. Defensively, she's used her length and quickness to force turnovers and score off them in transition. Questions the prospect raises: I had to do a double take when I saw that Sjerven is listed as a center. Her athleticism will allow her to adapt to more pro-level defensive scheming. Her efficiency from deep will also need to improve at the pro level. She can move well off the ball, making all sorts of cuts, and can slip quickly through ball screens toward the basket. Pro-ready skill: At 6'1", Jones showed the type of matchup problem she can create against smaller guards and slower bigs in NC State's Elite Eight double-overtime loss against UConn. Brian Martin March 27, 2022 With the 2022 WNBA Draft less than three weeks away, it's time to start marking projections on how things may play out on Monday, April 11 (7:00 p.m., ESPN) in. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. A steady group of wide receivers headlined by Amon-Ra St . Projected draft position: Early second round, 4. Meanwhile, Chennedy Carter was suspended for most of the season due to conduct detrimental to the team, while multiple players, including Courtney Williams and Crystal Bradford, were involved in a brawl outside a club. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. For a guard, the long ball is imperative in the W. At only 19, Melbourne is an impressive lane slasher playing in the WNBL against WNBA pros Sami Whitcomb, Jackie Young and Marina Mabrey. Projected draft position: Early- to mid-second round, 5. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. Full round 2023 WNBA mock draft projections, with trades and compensatory picks based on weekly team projections and college and amateur player rankings. Wells can score at all three levels, especially succeeding when she creates in space. Pro-ready skill: All season, Smith was the Cardinals' go-to shot-maker, especially when the defenses collapsed on Hailey Van Lith, a more dynamic guard. 1 overall pick, which they received from the Washington Mystics in a blockbuster trade earlier this . 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. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Projected draft position: Late first round to mid-second round. And at No. Another question is: Will she improve her lateral quickness to defend other 3s when she plays on the wing rather than in the post? Bibby's athleticism and lack of lateral quickness are things she'll struggle with if she makes it to a WNBA training camp. Questions the prospect raises: Staiti will need to work on her mobility outside the paint and improve her efficiency from beyond the arc. Jasmine Dickey (Delaware, Guard/Forward, Senior), Pro-ready skill: ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo expects Dickey to get a shot at a WNBA training camp because of her athleticism and ability to score at a high level. Engstler's limits on offense, especially her ability to score on the inside, might prevent talent evaluators from taking a chance on her. 6. 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. 2022; WNBA. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston, plus the best pure point guard and the best perimeter shooter in this years class. They are not super deep, though, and will be looking to add some reinforcements in the draft. last season. But I think a part of my game that Ive always known I could be good at is finishing at the rim. Her basketball IQ is very high, allowing her to make the proper reads on both sides of the floor. My 2022 WNBA Draft betting preview will give you early information on the key details, contenders for the No. Inconsistency has been Williams' downfall throughout her college career and has prevented her from reaching her potential as a guard thus far. In particular, a more defensive-minded guard would make sense after January's departure. But Each Team's Path Was Far From It. 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. 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. ET). (For teams with picks in multiple rounds, the possible fits focus on the first-round selection.). Its a departure from what Fowles gave the Lynx, but lets be real: Theres only one Sylvia Fowles. 4 and 6 picks, as well as a 2023 first-round pick to the Fever for Teaira McCowan, the No. Projected draft position: Middle of the third round, 1. Pro-ready skill: In her fifth year of eligibility at Notre Dame, Dodson proved she can crash the offensive glass at a high level. The three stars are among the 108 eligible players vying to be one of 36 picks to go pro stateside. From the pre-draft activities, including the Hoopbus tour . By Eric Nemchock. How much potential she has at her size is what might make Austin most exciting to WNBA talent evaluators. Here's my (no, it's not too early) list of the top 15 prospects for the 2022 WNBA Draft. ", While the 5'7" Pointer has proved herself as a talented scoring guard, her push, at point guard could use work. But the Fevers haul was just getting started with Boston. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. States States. @howardmegdal, Basketball (353 posts) Sports Sports. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 13 Members for the Class of 2022. Questions the prospect raises: Defense is where Bell will struggle in the pros. In the meantime, New York, which drafted Okako Adika of USC with the 30th pick, and Las Vegas, which selected Brittany Davis with the last pick of the draft, may not have altered their fortunes much on Monday. Collen's system was much closer to what Egbo would be put into at the pro level. 9. All rights reserved. 1 spot. Sign in with NBA ID; Select TV . Traded Draft Picks: Wings get Sky first round pick. Every WNBA draft has the potential to reshape the league. Unfortunately, it's impossible to discuss the Mercury's prospects for the season without mentioning that Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia on suspected drug charges since February, and it's unclear when she'll be released. She also can stretch the defense on a pick-and-pop and slips well on pick-and-rolls. According to Em Adler at, Sheppard is an excellent shooter who can make shots off the dribble and on catch-and-shoot attempts. This ranking reflects the skill sets of players rather than team need, which will be included in our final mock draft. In her final season, she registered 2.7 fouls per game, the highest rate of her career. 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. 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the Nos. a 6-foot-5 center from France who was a highly coveted prospect in many WNBA war rooms, . Mya Hollingshed (Colorado, Small Forward, Fifth-Year Senior). The player you see right now, or the last game I played, Im not going to be in another two years. 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. The Fever came in with the. Her footwork for a 6'4" big is impressive as she excels at preventing dribble drives. Her lateral movements are quite slow, and she struggles to execute and recover on hedges. 17) and Victaria Saxton of South Carolina (No. The 2022 WNBA draft is Monday night. While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. 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. In her four years at Georgia, she didn't finish below the 97th percentile in blocks per game. Bonuses Bonuses Odds Odds. But which of the two stars will be taken with the No. 14 overall pick, plus rights to swap 2023 draft picks. Pro-ready skill: Defense is what makes Burton pro-ready, and her three consecutive Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors is convincing evidence. ESPN: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Bleacher Report: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Winsidr: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Her Hoops Stats: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), W Basketball Blog: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Beyond Womens Sports: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), ESPN: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Bleacher Report: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Winsidr: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Her Hoops Stats: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), W Basketball Blog: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Beyond Womens Sports: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), ESPN: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Winsidr: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Her Hoops Stats: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), ESPN: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), Winsidr: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), W Basketball Blog: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), Beyond Womens Sports: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), ESPN: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Emily Engstler (Louisville, Forward, 6-1), Winsidr: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), Her Hoops Stats: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Beyond Womens Sports: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), ESPN: Emily Engstler (Louisville, Forward, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Winsidr: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Her Hoops Stats: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), W Basketball Blog: Destanni Henderson (South Carolina, Guard, 5-7), Beyond Womens Sports: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), ESPN: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), W Basketball Blog: Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, 5-9), Beyond Womens Sports: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), ESPN: Queen Egbo, Baylor University, Center, 6-3, Bleacher Report: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Winsidr: Destanni Henderson (South Carolina, Guard, 5-7), Her Hoops Stats: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), W Basketball Blog: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Beyond Womens Sports: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), ESPN: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Winsidr: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Evina Westbrook (Connecticut, Guard, 6-0), W Basketball Blog: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), ESPN: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Christyn Williams (Connecticut, Guard, 5-11), Winsidr: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Her Hoops Stats: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), Beyond Womens Sports: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), ESPN: Christyn Williams (Connecticut, Guard, 5-11), Bleacher Report: Evina Westbrook (Connecticut, Guard, 6-0), Winsidr: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), Her Hoops Stats: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), W Basketball Blog: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Beyond Womens Sports: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Bleacher Report: Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, 5-9), Winsidr: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), W Basketball Blog: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Jade Melbourne (Australia, Guard, 5-10), ESPN: WNBA mock draft 2022, version 4.0: Did March Madness performances help or hurt draft prospects? She can score at all three levels, handle the ball and distribute it when needed, play at least three positions (the 2, 3 and the 4) and use her 6'2" size and long arms to defend when she wants to. The way she approaches crashing the boards is the sum of those parts. And the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces didnt select until the third round though, lets just say they didnt need to, given the available talent on hand. While Dunn raised that point, there must have been a reason the Washington Mystics, who value hard workers, traded out of the No. Within the draft lottery and potential No. Pro-ready skill: Gray can score at three levels and can especially create her own looks driving through the lane and on mid-range fadeaways. Her speed, her quickness, her ability to score in a lot of different ways.". Projected draft position: Late first round to early second round, 2. As we've just seen once again, Thibault is not afraid to forge his own path, but the most likely scenario now is that the Mystics will take Shakira Austin at No. In her final season, she registered. Questions the prospect raises: According to Peter Kilkelly at Five Out Basketball, Melbourne shot 33.3 percent from three-point range this past season in the WNBL, a stat that will need to improve in the WNBA. Questions the prospect raises: While Hillmon has notable intangibles, she has glaring downsides. Aliyah Boston (5). Guides Guides. WNBA 2022 Draft Tracker Round by round results of the 2022 WNBA Draft , including rookie contract details. 2 and Ole Miss center Shakira Austin at No. Las Vegas. 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. 2018's No. They also added Gabby Williams and Briann January this winter in moves that should make their defense even stingier. Only a few players from last season's team remain. . 1 spot. 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. 2022-04-10. 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. 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. Official Release Rhyne Howard, Kentucky senior guard/wing. Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, Senior). 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