The 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery went the way of the Dallas Wings, who won the No. 1 overall pick for the second time in franchise history and the right to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers. The former Naismith Player of the Year is a generational offensive talent, and could get the Wings right back in the mix after a disastrous 2024 season.
There’s no debate about the first pick, but what will happen after that? The Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics round out the lottery, while the Golden State Valkyries have entered the mix ahead of their inaugural season.
A lot will change between now and April, but with the lottery in the books and the full draft order set, here’s an early look at how the first round might play out with CBS Sports’ 2025 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0.
1. Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers – G, UConn
There’s Bueckers and then there’s everyone else in this class. The former Naismith Player of the Year has been healthy since the start of last season and has looked tremendous early in this campaign. She’s a generational talent, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, where she can score at all three levels and dictate games with her playmaking. There’s a reason why Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale reacted to the lottery results by posting “I just fell to my knees. THANK YOU LORD!” on social media.
