11. The Connecticut Sun drafted Charles No. The No. Which draft-eligible juniors will opt to go early? 1 to Dallas Wings - Mechelle Voepel The No. WNBA mock draft 2021, version 2.0 -- Texas Longhorns' Charli Collier projected to go No. Chicago Sky: Aisha Sheppard, SG, Virginia Tech, 17. Now Georgia Tech is in the Sweet 16 for just the second time. It's possible because both have the ability to play the center and power forward spots. Next will be the biggest game she has ever played: vs. No. 13 seed Wright State. The Dream took Chennedy Carter at No. Atlanta Dream: Arella Guirantes, SG, Rutgers. Would the Wings really take two 6-5 players with the first two picks? 1 pick Tina Thompson in 1997 to Jackie Young going first in 2019, we rank all the former top picks in order. New York Liberty: Arella Guirantes, SG, Rutgers. She has shown herself to be a solid 3-point shooter, which would help her fit in with the Liberty. Round 1, Pick 20: WR Kadarius Toney 1 pick changed hands, but Charli Collier still tops the WNBA draft board after a lot of free-agency movement. Connecticut Sun: Nancy Mulkey, C, Rice, 31. Indiana Fever: Anastasia Hayes*, PG, Middle Tennessee, 34. Dallas Wings: Michaela Onyenwere, SF, UCLA. The Mountaineer senior is featured in the latest WNBA mock draft from ESPN. 9. She is a 6-foot point guard with good size, something that might be an asset for the Wings, and has shown a lot of leadership and maturity. 6. The 2021 women's basketball tournament's Sweet 16 is set, with all the No. Las Vegas Aces: Stephanie Watts, SG, North Carolina. McDonald is one of the best perimeter defenders, so we'll see how she handles this challenge with so much on the line. Rutgers had a rough ending to the season, getting upset in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament and the first round of the NCAA tournament. Los Angeles Sparks: Natasha Mack, PF, Oklahoma State. Indiana Fever: Ivana Raca, SF, Wake Forest, 27. 1, Maya Moore won't return for 2021 WNBA season, Pierce, Bosh, L. Jackson among 14 HOF finalists, Mystics' Sanders retires after sitting out in 2020, College players will need to opt-in to WNBA draft, Collier, projected top pick, entering WNBA draft, Study: Heart illness rare for COVID-infected pros, Ogwumike 'very comfortable' in role with Sparks. In No. She's already Oklahoma State's career leader in blocked shots and is tops in Division I in that category (4.2 BPG). 13. McDonald is averaging 18.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists while also being one of the best defenders in the Pac-12. What will the Wings -- who have Nos. But Dungee scored 22 and 27 points in the losses, and finished the season averaging 22.3 PPG. Considering the talent they already have, it's uncertain the Wings can fit all their first-round picks on the 2021 roster. With ranked teams still to play and the chance to lead Alabama to its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1999, Walker could be moving up the draft board. (Note: * Signifies draft-eligible junior), 1. She has terrific athleticism and a high ceiling. 7. With three weeks to go before the April 15 draft, we've updated our third version of ESPN.com's WNBA mock draft, and how the NCAA tournament results so far might have impacted potential draftees. New York Liberty: Ciera Johnson, C, Texas A&M, 26. Williams also is an excellent facilitator offensively (team-high 191 assists at UConn this season), which fits a Wings team with several strong scorers. Phoenix Mercury: Selena Lott, PG, Marquette, 33. 1 Draft Pick? Chad Ford offers up 2015 Mock Draft 1.0. Seattle Storm: Kiana Williams, PG, Stanford Cardinal. 2 Maryland, so Collier has at least one more marquee game in the college spotlight. Davis fits a need for a young team that's still trying to put the right pieces together. She has had a couple of dud games this season, most recently with two points against Baylor on Feb. 14, when she showed frustration with the defense she was facing and with not getting the ball. espn.com - The No. 1, WNBA draft to be virtual for second year in row, Ex-WNBAer Barnes leads Arizona to 1st Final 4, Now-vaccinated Hughes excited for sideline return, Warriors' Curry, WNBPA earn J. Robinson honor, WNBA unveils new logo for 'Count It' campaign, Cambage set to return to Aces with new deal, After opting out, Cloud has new Mystics deal, Maya Moore won't return for 2021 WNBA season, Pierce, Bosh, L. Jackson among 14 HOF finalists, Mystics' Sanders retires after sitting out in 2020, College players will need to opt-in to WNBA draft, Collier, projected top pick, entering WNBA draft, Lapchick: WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring across U.S. sports, Study: Heart illness rare for COVID-infected pros, Ogwumike 'very comfortable' in role with Sparks. At 6-4, Mack has a 6-11 wingspan she uses to her advantage defensively beyond just blocking shots. She helped lead the Crimson Tide to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1999, and Alabama won its first-round game against North Carolina. We're sticking with the Wings taking a pair of 6-foot-5 players with their first two picks. David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports; April 17, Coverage: ESPN • Rounds 1 - 3: Friday, April 17, 7-9 p.m. Which players are trending downward? According to this story by Mechelle Voepel, Gondrezick is a potential third round pick, tabbed at No. Atlanta Dream: Tiana Mangakahia, PG, Syracuse, 28. 11. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a 71-62 victory over No. The NCAA Women’s Final Four takes place this weekend in San Antonio, and WNBA Draft 2021 is less than two weeks away. S… Seattle Storm: Aisha Sheppard, SG, Virginia Tech, 24. 3 UCLA on Wednesday. WNBA mock draft 2021: Texas Longhorns' Charli Collier projected to go No. Indiana Fever: Janelle Bailey, C, North Carolina, 25. Indiana Fever: Selena Lott, PG, Marquette, 34. New York Liberty: Tiana Mangakahia, PG, Syracuse, 30. The Aggies have a ton of guard depth, including Jordan Nixon, who had 35 points in the second round. Los Angeles Sparks: Vivian Gray, SF, Texas Tech, 29. Sure, they already have Arike Ogunbowale, but Dungee has shown a high-level scoring ability. She became the Cardinal's career leader in 3-pointers (304) in the process, passing Candice Wiggins. 1 … Collier, a draft-eligible junior who remains our projected No. No. 6 seeds. Indiana Fever: Rennia Davis, SF, Tennessee. 2 seed Texas A&M, which has narrowly avoided losses in the first and second rounds. Atlanta Dream: Dana Evans, PG, Louisville. 3. 4. Dungee is used to having a lot of scoring responsibility, and she can do it from all over the court. 1. Las Vegas Aces: Lorela Cubaj, PF, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. She is small at 5-6, but plays to her strengths and is known as a clutch shooter. Some players we thought might have a spotlight this weekend are out, while others get that chance instead. The 6-4 Cubaj, who is from Italy, had 35 points and 22 rebounds in two NCAA tournament victories against Stephen F. Austin and West Virginia, and she's averaging 12.4 and 11.7 this season. 1 to Dallas Wings - Flipboard Westbrook spent her first two years at Tennessee, then had to sit out a year during her transfer and is in her first season playing for UConn. Think it's way too early for a 2015 NBA mock draft? Next up in the Hemisfair Regional is No. With Rutgers on a COVID-19 pause for more than a month, Guirantes has been limited to 13 games. 12, ESPN’s Todd McShay has the Eagles taking a stud linebacker in the first round and following it up with a receiver in the second. With three weeks to go before the April 15 draft, we've updated our third version of ESPN.com's WNBA mock draft, and how the NCAA tournament results so far might have impacted potential draftees. 9. She and coach Adia Barnes think that has made her a better leader. Freshman Paige Bueckers is dominating the UConn storyline, but Westbrook has been a good addition for the Huskies. WNBA mock draft 2021, version 2.0 -- Texas Longhorns' Charli Collier projected to go No. Connecticut Sun: DiJonai Carrington, SG, Baylor, 21. Louisville has been a strong defensive program, and she will bring that mindset to the WNBA. At least early on, she likely would be more comfortable as a forward in the WNBA as she looks to get stronger. That uncertainty is why she dropped in the draft from No. Dallas Wings: Chelsea Dungee, SG, Arkansas. West Virginia guard Kysre Gondrezick is projected to be a late third-round draft pick at No. She fits a Dallas need, and there is no obvious choice to push her out. The 2021 WNBA Draft is set for April 15. Dallas needs more post play, and 6-foot-5 Collier -- a draft-eligible junior -- fits the bill if she opts to leave Texas early. 5. McDonald is another player who was draft-eligible last year but opted to return. Full round 2021 WNBA mock draft projections, with trades and compensatory picks based on weekly team projections and college and amateur player rankings. 12. Dallas Wings: Charli Collier*, C, Texas. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports. Who is the Best All-Time No. Connecticut Sun: Kayla Jones, SF, NC State, 22. It seems likely the Sky want a point guard, and Pac-12 player of the year McDonald might fit as an understudy of sorts to the great Courtney Vandersloot, who has led the WNBA in assists the last three seasons. WNBA Mock Draft: ESPN’s latest mock draft, posted on Wednesday, April 8, can be found ESPN.com plans at least one additional mock draft. The Storm have a legend in Sue Bird, and another talented point guard in Jordin Canada. There's no question that Mack does what she does very well. In UConn's first two NCAA tournament victories -- in which they cruised over High Point and Syracuse -- she had a combined 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Minnesota Lynx: Jasmine Walker, PF, Alabama. 34 overall to the Los Angeles Sparks. Collier and her Longhorns teammates have outperformed their No. ET Location: ESPN (Bristol, Connecticut) Play WNBA Draft Challenge The New York Giants have a clear avenue toward selecting an elite prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. At 6-2, she is a good rebounder and versatile defender. They finished third in the ACC regular season and pushed NC State in the league tournament semifinals before losing by five. 9 overall pick on April 15… ESPN.COM – PF Jasmine Walker, Alabama: ), 1. Atlanta could add another quick perimeter player in Evans, who is able to run the point, score (21.2 PPG) and defend. The Storm already have Sue Bird and Jordin Canada at point guard, but Bird is 40, and Seattle might see Williams as an investment into the future. New York Liberty: Kiana Williams, PG, Stanford, 18. The Tide came up against the Maryland buzz saw in the second round and were eliminated 100-64. This season, she is averaging 22.6 points; she scored 37 points against UConn and 38 against Ole Miss. In the NCAA tournament, she led the No. 4 seed Arkansas finished the season poorly, getting upset in the SEC tournament by Ole Miss and in the NCAA tournament by No. 1 overall pick in 2020, but she went out for the season after an ankle injury in the third game. Jones and Shook were drafted last season. 2. It might come down to whether the Fever think she can improve as a 3-point shooter and stay consistent with the other skills she has. Indiana Fever: Destiny Slocum, PG, Arkansas, 25. 5 seeds and and three No. 1 overall in 2010, and the 6-foot-4 center was the WNBA MVP in 2012. 4 overall pick. The No. 10. Is at least one more big WNBA trade on the way? 7. Atlanta Dream: Erin Boley, SF, Oregon, 28. Indiana Fever: Mya Hollingshed, PF, Colorado, 20. 3. : From inaugural No. Guirantes had 20 and 30 points in those games, and her offense has been consistent all season; she scored in double digits all but once. If she's available, she could be a good addition for the Lynx. 1 pick changed hands, but Charli Collier still tops the WNBA draft board after a lot of free-agency movement. by Abigail Adams. 1 seed Stanford's early-round victories over Utah Valley and Oklahoma State, Williams had 33 points and was 10-of-22 from behind the arc. Indiana Fever: Ivana Raca, SF, Wake Forest, 27. Since the NCAA has given athletes a blanket eligibility waiver on the 2020-21 women's college basketball season, how many seniors might decide they want one more year in school? Her individual results so far have been mixed, with 23 points and 15 rebounds in Texas' opening win against Bradley, followed by five points and five rebounds against UCLA, taking just three shots. WNBA mock draft 2020 -- Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally projected to go 1-2 In ESPN.com's March mock draft, Satou Sabally was projected to go No. 8. After two seasons at Tennessee, she sat out a year, and is in her first season playing for UConn. 1s and 2s advancing, but also three No. Uncertainty is the key word in everything right now, including the 2020 WNBA draft. In his first mock draft since the Eagles’ trade-down to No. Connecticut Sun: Shyla Heal, PG, Australia, 21. A look at how the first round of the 2020 WNBA draft might look now that we know who has the first pick. Considering her skill set, though, those bumps in the road are not really worrisome. New York Liberty: Kayla Wells, SF, Texas AM, 30. Seattle Storm: DiDi Richards, PG, Baylor, 24. The Division I leader this season in blocked shots (112, 4.0 BPG), can Mack become as effective defensively in the WNBA? Westbrook can make a big impact on a game without big stats. Arizona hadn't reached the NCAA tournament since 2005, but the third-seeded Wildcats are into the Sweet 16 with victories against Stony Brook and BYU, both double-digit seeds. Las Vegas Aces: Evina Westbrook*, PG, UConn. In all, 12 players from Baylor, UConn, Notre Dame and Oregon are included among espnW's projection for all three rounds of the April 10 WNBA draft. Las Vegas Aces: DiJonai Carrington, SG, Baylor, 15. Seattle Storm: N'dea Jones, PF, Texas A&M, 19. Heal turns 20 in September; she was born in 2001, when another Australian, Lauren Jackson, was a rookie with the Storm. If you're looking for a shooter, that's what Dungee does best. In today's non-stop NBA, there's no such thing. Los Angeles Sparks: Chelsea Dungee, SG, Arkansas. Mack is averaging 19.9 PPG and 12.1 RPG, and perhaps she can add even more strength to the Wings' inside game. The Liberty selected point guard Sabrina Ionescu with the No. Los Angeles Sparks: Anastasia Hayes*, PG, Middle Tennessee, 23. Her father, Shane Heal, was a longtime pro point guard, including brief stints in the NBA. Kuier doesn't turn 20 until August. New York Liberty: Dana Evans, PG, Louisville. But if Dungee is still available, Dallas might not be able to bypass her. Walker has blossomed as a senior and is averaging 20.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. WNBA mock draft: Which players have upped their stock in the NCAA tournament? Here are the prospects that experts in the media have the Minnesota Lynx taking with the No. Chicago Sky: Lindsey Pulliam, SG, Northwestern, 17. But Guirantes might be the best player available and able to help Atlanta, because you can never have too many scoring threats. How will she do at the pro level when pushed out of her more comfortable spots on court? Seattle Storm: Raquel Carrera, F, Spain, 36. Arella Guirantes, Kiana Williams and Lorela Cubaj have upped their draft stock in the NCAA tournament. In the two games, Walker totaled 36 points and 16 rebounds, and she averaged 19.1 PPG and 9.4 RPG this season. She's currently playing for Ragusa in Italy, where she is averaging 9.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots, and has made 13 3-pointers this season in EuroLeague play. 14 Middle Tennessee, but was held to 12 points on 4 of 17 shooting in a loss to No. 5 in our last mock. Heal first played in the Australian pro league, the WNBL, when she was 14, so she already has a lot of pro experience. 4. The Wings surrendered the most points in the WNBA last season (88.8 PPG), and Williams would immediately make them better defensively with her versatility and exceptional athleticism. She made 78 of 196 attempts from behind the arc (39.8%), and could be a good fit for Minnesota. NFL mock draft 2021: Todd McShay's predictions for all 64 picks of Rounds 1 and 2, plus where seven QBs land play Would Mac Jones be the Week 1 starter if picked by 49ers? 1 pick of the 2021 WNBA draft has changed hands, but Texas Longhorns junior Charli Collier remains the top selection in ESPN's second 2021 WNBA mock draft after plenty of … 2020 WNBA Mock Draft: Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally Headline Top Picks. 2021 NFL Mock Draft: ESPN's Todd McShay gives Seahawks O-line help originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest. 3 overall, but the Oregon junior has moved up to No. That might be enough to elevate her to No. We've included all seniors and those draft-eligible juniors -- denoted by (*) -- we think might be selected. Six players projected to be first-round picks in our third WNBA mock draft will play Friday in the Women's Final Four in Tampa, Florida. 1. 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If she got a chance to play with Courtney Vandersloot in Chicago, it could be a great learning experience with one of the WNBA's best-ever point guards. In some respects, the league's many signings and trades made the draft a little clearer, while in others, it's just as uncertain. 1 to Dallas Wings. One of the biggest changes since our first mock draft in January: Minnesota will be without Maya Moore, who is opting not to play in 2019. Richards won multiple 2020 national defensive player of the year honors last season and transitioned to … Connecticut Sun: Lindsey Pulliam, SG, Northwestern, 22. The questions are whether she's going to be able to make the transition to being more guard-oriented in the WNBA and whether her 3-point shot can get better. WNBA general managers and coaches scout most prospective draft picks for years.
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