She's an elite rebounder (11.1 per game in 2021-22) and has impressive anticipation as a help defender. Projected draft position: Early third round, 10. She's an effective screener and makes intelligent reads on the floor. 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. Pro-ready skill: Sheppard is an excellent shooter who can make shots off the dribble and on catch-and-shoot attempts. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston, plus the best pure point guard and the best perimeter shooter in this years class. A big, athletic two-way. Ramirez can clearly shoot well from deep, but her field-goal percentage from everywhere else is troubling, as in her college career her two-point field-goal percentage. Following is an initial list of players who have filed for consideration as candidates for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. I think Im just never satisfied, Miller said following the draft. Players who have exhausted all NCAA eligibility, including the additional year granted due to Covid-19, are not required to renounce in order to be available. If she starts hitting threes, shell be an All-Star. Aisha Sheppard (Virginia Tech, Guard, Graduate Student). Destanni Henderson, South Carolina Senior Guard, There is a general consensus among multiple. of The Next, she can take some dribbles off that lead her to being disadvantaged while defending drives to the basket. It was exclusively televised on ESPN in the United States and on TSN3/5 in Canada. Her speed, her quickness, her ability to score in a lot of different ways. NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, Senior). Smith, who averaged . For a guard, the long ball is imperative in the W. 8. Questions the prospect raises: Dickey has fine size as a guard but might be a bit undersized as a wing. Engstler's limits on offense, especially her ability to score on the inside, might prevent talent evaluators from taking a chance on her. While South Carolina came out victorious in the national championship game against UConn, the concerns were mainly about the Gamecocks' spacing, which was an issue during the regular season and the SEC tournament. Her footwork for a 6'4" big is impressive as she excels at preventing dribble drives. This Year, She Did Even More. At 6'1", she's a post player who can facilitate, move well off the ball and score fluidly in transition, and she's proved she can make a catch-and-shoot jump shot from beyond the arc. Their remaining two picks are unlikely to make the roster, but it won't hurt to bring a few extra players into camp. Pro-ready skill: Engstler's defensive feel and anticipation have been compared to those of Louisville legend and WNBA superstar Angel McCoughtry. All-Big 12 selection in both 2021 and 2022, Johnston is coming off a season in which he caught 60 passes for . Projected draft position: Draft lottery pick to mid-first round. Within the draft lottery and potential No. 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. . After going just 8-24 in the 2021 season, Atlanta now gets its first choice of a player from the incoming draft class. She can move well off the ball, making all sorts of cuts, and can slip quickly through ball screens toward the basket. 1 in 2018. Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard/Wing, Senior). 3. She also has a reliable mid-range jumper. She's slow to change angles to get better positioning. While Austin is listed as a center, her offensive game is more suited to power forward. In the spring of 2022, as Ice head coach James Patrick wrapped up his first full season coaching Benson, who'd just led his team a team that featured would-be, older top draft picks like . And then on the flip side, there were games when Westbrook looked hesitant and afraid to play aggressively. On that night, 36 players will hear their names called and accomplish their dream of becoming professional basketball. How much has this affected her athleticism on defense, and how much of a concern is her health to talent evaluators? From the pre-draft activities, including the Hoopbus tour . 1 overall pick, which they received from the Washington Mystics in a blockbuster trade earlier this . There is a general consensus among multiple WNBA talent evaluators that the 2022 draft will be a lot deeper than it has in years. Bibby's athleticism and lack of lateral quickness are things she'll struggle with if she makes it to a WNBA training camp. 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. 1 pick, 2. Top prospects will take part live as the WNBA Draft presented by State Farm returns to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, with the acclaimed Spring Studios, located in the Tribeca section of New York and the home to such iconic events as Fashion Week and The Tribeca Film Festival, serving as the venue for the evenings events. Projected draft position: Draft-lottery hopeful to middle of the first round, 2. 14 overall pick, plus rights to swap 2023 draft picks. Olivia Nelson-Ododa (UConn, Forward/Center, Senior). ", While the 5'7" Pointer has proved herself as a talented scoring guard, her push, at point guard could use work. Im just constantly trying to develop and be a sponge to the game and constantly find new things.. Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, Senior). They head into draft night with just one meaningful pick, but at No. While her three-point percentage exponentially increased during her collegiate career, Sjerven's 6'2" size will come into questionespecially defensively against taller and stronger centers. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Pro-ready skill: While Paige Bueckers was out for a couple of months, Nelson-Ododa proved how versatile she can be as a point-post player. Christyn Williams (Connecticut, Guard, Senior). The Indiana Fever added a massive amount of frontcourt help, headlined by No. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. (3/23), Bleacher Report: 2022 WNBA Mock Draft: Pre-March Madness Predictions (3/16), Her Hoops Stats: 2022 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 (2/28), W Basketball Blog: 2022 WNBA Mock Draft 3.0 (2/16), Beyond Womens Sports: WNBA Mock Draft 3.0: March Madness Edition (3/14). Like, ever. 1 overall pick still remains to be seen. While her versatility is her blessing, she can be inconsistent in some of her roles. Projected draft position: Late first round to early second, 4. With the rotation largely set, it's going to be pretty difficult for any rookies to earn playing time in Connecticut this season, and that's if they even make the team. Pro-ready skill: Cubaj's most transferable pro skill set is on the defensive end. Even when Smith has a defender with similar size guarding her, what makes her unique is her ability to elevate above the defense and score at 6'4". She has trouble finishing at the rim, has limited post moves on the block and shot. Indiana was also last in the WNBA in offensive rating in 2022, and getting easier baskets inside with Boston will be vital as well. While Smith also can defend well, according to. 1, followed by Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith at No. Projected draft position: On the draft-board bubble, 1. While the Liberty ended up backing into the playoffs, last season was fairly disappointing given all of the talent they added. Although at 6'3" she has length and size as a post player, she also struggled with physicality and staying out of foul trouble. Navigation Toggle NBA. Boston finished among the national leaders in every major defensive measure once again in 2022-23 for the Gamecocks top-ranked D, combining elite rim protection and defensive rebounding to single-handedly end many opposing possessions. The Aces have taken the fewest 3-pointers per game in the league for five straight seasons, and that will change under Hammon. 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. And at No. Even when Smith has a defender with similar size guarding her, what makes her unique is her ability to elevate above the defense and score at 6'4". . But at the pro level, it's her 5'7" frame that presents her with a steeper challenge. 2022-23 Season Schedule; . Here's my (no, it's not too early) list of the top 15 prospects for the 2022 WNBA Draft. In her final season, she registered. Lets start with general manager Lin Dunns Fever, who have utilized the last two drafts masterfully after how do we put this? Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. Pro-ready skill: Defense is where Hollingshed stands out the most. Questions the prospect raises: This season Clouden has turned the ball over 2.9 times per game, which is a result of her new role as a facilitator. Cartelli: 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Emphasis on the "wants to," which was exactly how Dream general manager Dan Padover. She also can stretch the defense on a pick-and-pop and slips well on pick-and-rolls. During the 2021-2022 season, she only shot 25.7 percent on 35 total attempts. Indiana Fever (11) Hull's pro-ready skills are mostly based upon her intangibles, or the attributes that she has that can't be taught. While Clouden is athletic enough to play taller than her listed height of 5'8", she's mismatched against the WNBA's larger guards. 6. Pro-ready skill: Ramirez is an excellent spot-up shooter who canned 40.2 percent from three while averaging 6.5 attempts per game in her final collegiate season. Her footwork while guarding players in the post is a bit lackadaisical, and sometimes she comes across as unfocused. Lifelong dreams will be fulfilled as this year's talented pool of prospects finally hear their names called and find out where they will . 2022; WNBA. She successfully exposed smaller guards who defended her one-on-one. The 2022 WNBA Draft is just one day away, but the drama has already started with a blockbuster trade that saw the Washington Mystics send the No. In addition, legendary center Sylvia Fowles plans to retire at the end of this season. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. Her athleticism will allow her to adapt to more pro-level defensive scheming. Is A Dynasty Next? Will a WNBA team play her at the 5 for her defense or the 4 for her offense? 2022-04-10. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. They haven't made the playoffs since 2016, have won just six games in each of the last two seasons and have cut both of their last two lottery picks after a combined 44 games with the club. Questions the prospect raises: While Austin is listed as a center, her offensive game is more suited to power forward. But I think a part of my game that Ive always known I could be good at is finishing at the rim. It's still not entirely clear whether Rhyne Howard or NaLyssa Smith go No. The three stars are among the 108 eligible players vying to be one of 36 picks to go pro stateside. She's an effective screener and makes intelligent reads on the floor. NEW YORK, March 29, 2022 - The WNBA announced today the initial list of 88 players from colleges and universities who have formally filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2022 WNBA. They also added Gabby Williams and Briann January this winter in moves that should make their defense even stingier. Questions the prospect raises: 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. But get excited for the teams that added the WNBAs next generation of stars including a Boston-led group that might turn the league on its head sooner than you think. "This is a draft with some good players, not generational players," said Cheryl Reeve, head coach and GM of the Minnesota Lynx, on her podcast, The Cheryl Reeve show. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs. Sparks get Aces first round pick. Enough said. Questions the prospect raises: While Henderson was known to step up during critical games this season, her inconsistency, especially on offense, remains her largest weakness. With the 2022 WNBA Draft less than three weeks away, its time to start marking projections on how things may play out on Monday, April 11 (7:00 p.m., ESPN) in New York City. They responded by overhauling the entire organization, hiring Tanisha Wright as head coach and Dan Padover as general manager. While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. The Ping-pong balls have dropped, and the official order of the 2022 WNBA draft has been set. The team will kickstart the 2022 WNBA Draft after trading for the No. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. 2022-04-10. during her collegiate career, Sjerven's 6'2" size will come into questionespecially defensively against taller and stronger centers. Moving to Serbian club Mega Basket last summer, Petrusev was named ABA League Most Valuable Player averaging 23 points and 7.6 rebounds. Evina Westbrook (UConn, Combo Wing, Redshirt Senior). Last month, they tried to accelerate the rebuild a bit by sending the Nos. When Williams is on, her athleticism, strength and speed can be difficult to stop. 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. Home; Tickets; Schedule. This ranking reflects the skill sets of players rather than team need, which will be included in our final mock draft. The Minnesota Lynx selected the most intriguing all-around talent, the best international prospect, an intriguing modern center and the best perimeter defender available. 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. Averaging five three-point attempts per game, Smith shot 36.7 percent, which, according to Her Hoops Stats, put her in the 83rd percentile. While scoring most likely won't be what she hangs her hat on at the next level, she can be relied upon to set a solid screen, roll and find the best look. She also has the qualities of a tweener, a player who can theoretically play both power forward and small forward. She's quicker on her feet while mid-post-up, which allows her to plow through defenses on her finishes. While Hollingshed's shot has improved, it's still not mechanically as sound as it could be. With the first games of the 2022 NCAA women's basketball tournament tipping off this week, it's time to evaluate the best WNBA prospects. Sabally only played in two collegiate seasons due to two ACL tears, and during the 2021-2022 season, she reinjured her right knee. But which of the two stars will be taken with the No. 2018's No. Her speed, her quickness, her ability to score in a lot of different ways.". She also struggles to recover on defense and isn't a great help defender. Austin's defense is pro-ready, as she has a solid handle on her footwork at 6'5". 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the. Accordingly, the WNBA and the WNBPA previously agreed on an opt-in process for NCAA players who are otherwise eligible for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. 1 name atop the scouting report. Questions the prospect raises: In college, she struggled to defend larger power forwards because of their size and strength, as The Next's Em Adler noted. With a crowded frontcourt and backcourt, this team could really use some help on the wing. 3. While steals shouldn't wholly define what a player is or isn't defensively, Burton has still picked pockets at an impressive rate, racking up 117 of her 394 total steals during her senior season. Another versatile prospect, Edwards will be a good get for any team. Offensively, Engstler's versatility is what makes her so valuable. A skilled 7-foot center with a mature 235-pound frame . Dunn has noted defense as something she's focusing on, but other than that the Fever will be able to go best player available all night long starting, likely, with NaLyssa Smith at No. Also, she has been known to struggle finishing over larger defenders. section: | slug: wnba-draft-2022-biggest-needs-and-potential-prospect-fits-for-all-12-teams | sport: wnba | route: article_single.us | She also is coming from a mid-major school in Delaware that didn't allow her to compete against the more pro-ready talents in the country. Minnesota. 1 to Fever, An inside look at the Wings' draft process, 2022 WNBA Draft: Teams needs and best fits, Aces' owner Davis denies improper payment reports, Brady acquires ownership stake in WNBA's Aces, Ionescu card sets new WNBA record for highest price. 1 spot. While it was another disappointing ending, they were so dominant in the regular season, and so close to beating the Sky that they largely ran things back. Emphasis on the "wants to," which was exactly how Dream general manager Dan Padover described Howard on the defensive end. She successfully exposed smaller guards who defended her one-on-one. 4. She can guard multiple positions, play both on and off the ball, distribute as a ball-handler and score at all three levels. 6. 2020-21 stats: 20.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.8 apg After a bumpy start . Up first, however, is the 2022 WNBA Draft, which is set for April 11. During her junior season, she showed the potential to shoot 40 percent from three, a number that dropped to 32.5 percent in fewer games as a senior. 7:36 pm ET, the drama has already started with a blockbuster trade, Griner to pen book about Russian detainment experience, 2023 WNBA Draft: Full results, first-round grades, 2023 WNBA Draft winners and losers: Fever hit jackpot, WNBA expands charter flight program for upcoming season, 2023 WNBA Mock Draft: Aliyah Boston goes No. While South Carolina came out victorious in the national championship game against UConn, the concerns were mainly about the Gamecocks' spacing, which was an issue during the regular season and the SEC tournament. Rhyne Howard, Kentucky. My Bets My Bets More More . All Rights Reserved. 1? In her six-year collegiate career, Lewis always had a free-throw rate (a percentage of two-point scoring trips that result in a trip to the free-throw line, according to Her Hoops Stats) in the. Howard quickly showed that her Senior season would make her a top WNBA Draft prospect. NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 - The WNBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm will be held on Monday, April 11. In addition, the team let veterans Liz Cambage and Angel McCoughtry (missed last season due to a torn ACL) walk in free agency and did not make any major additions to replace them. This season from beyond the arc, she shot 38.7 percent, which places her in the 91st percentile, according to Her Hoops Stats. Last season was a complete disaster for the Dream, both on and off the court. At 6'1", she's a post player who can facilitate, move well off the ball and score fluidly in transition, and she's proved she can make a catch-and-shoot jump shot from beyond the arc. A steady group of wide receivers headlined by Amon-Ra St . She took Michigan to the Elite Eight for the first time in 2022. Guides Guides. Projected draft position: Potential No. Drafts Drafts. She'll need to work on getting a lot stronger to succeed. 25) will give Sides extra competitors for her frontcourt slots during training camp. Traded Draft Picks: Wings get Sky first round pick. Jordan Lewis (Baylor, Guard, Graduate Student). During the WNBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm on April 11, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Obviously the midrange is my favorite shot, Berger said on draft night. As for the Fevers third pick, shooter extraordinaire Taylor Mikesell (No. Projected draft position: Early second round, 4. The top-two prospects of the 2022 draft class are Baylor University forward NaLyssa Smith and University of Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard. Cunane isn't known for imposing her will physically, but Dodson struggled against her in the Sweet 16. The Mystics were hoping to compete for a title last season, but ended up in the lottery instead because they were cursed with an absolutely horrible injury situation. ET. Jade Melbourne (Australia, Guard, International Prospect). Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, Senior). States States. The only major change was signing Courtney Williams to replace Briann January. . The draft order will be determined after the season ends (inverse order of standings) with the top four spots in the draft determined by a draft lottery (selected from the four teams not making the playoffs). All rights reserved. Here's a way-too-early look at the first-round projections in the 2023 NBA draft and players to keep tabs on during the 2022-23 college basketball season. The Atlanta Dream are on the clock with the No. Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, Senior). After yet another playoff failure, the Aces made some big changes this winter, both on and off the court. After a trade with the Aces on Sunday, they now have two first-round picks and five selections overall. While Dunn raised that point, there must have been a reason the Washington Mystics, who value hard workers, traded out of the No. Still, given Griner's situation it's probably worth taking a swing at some frontcourt prospects. Every WNBA draft has the potential to reshape the league. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 2 and 3. Sports Sports. She was a finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award alongside South Carolina's Aliyah Boston, Stanford's Cameron Brink and Northwestern's Veronica Burton. Lorela Cubaj's decision to return to Georgia Tech for a fifth season was an impactful one. At Michigan State, she took on some ball-handling duties, so she could be slotted at either point guard or shooting guard. Anybody that watches me knows that. Another question is: Will she improve her lateral quickness to defend other 3s when she plays on the wing rather than in the post? Hillmon is also a proven winner. Projected draft position: Within the draft lottery and potential No. 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. Then at No. The 2024 WNBA Draft will take place in April of 2024. Skip to main content Skip to navigation > ESPN Search Welcome to ESPN India Edition WNBA. Questions the prospect raises: In her final collegiate season, Gray shot 25.5 percent from three in only 51 attempts. In the winter they fired head coach Walt Hopkins and hired Sandy Brondello, and addressed one of their biggest needs by signing Stefanie Dolson in free agency. WNBA Draft (15) Kitley could have been a first-round draft pick this season if she didn't elect to come back to Virginia Tech for a fifth year. 5. 1 spot. While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. During her senior season, she shot 39.3 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. Pro-ready skill: At only 19, Melbourne is an impressive lane slasher playing in the WNBL against WNBA pros Sami Whitcomb, Jackie Young and Marina Mabrey. Bonuses Bonuses Odds Odds. Offensively, Williams can score at all three levels and can be hard to guard when she's slashing through the paint. My 2022 WNBA Draft betting preview will give you early information on the key details, contenders for the No. Questions the prospect raises: While the 5'7" Pointer has proved herself as a talented scoring guard, her push passes at point guard could use work. The draft will also be available live on the ESPN App. Kitley has improved every season, winning ACC Player of the Year in both 2022 and 2023. Canada Canada. Questions the prospect raises: She's not the most efficient inside scorer, although her overall field-goal percentage has exponentially increased over the years. 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