2025 WNBA Draft

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About 2025 WNBA Draft

WNBA Draft 2025
WNBA Draft (2024 WNBA Draft)

The WNBA Draft is a pivotal annual event in women's professional basketball, marking the transition of talented players from collegiate courts to the professional arena. First established in 1997, this draft serves as the primary gateway for new talent to enter the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The event typically takes place in April, bringing together teams, prospects, and basketball enthusiasts to witness the selection of the next generation of professional women's basketball players.

The draft follows specific eligibility requirements that distinguish it from other professional sports drafts. U.S. players' minimum age requirement is 22 years old as of December 31 of the draft year. Players must have either completed their college eligibility, graduated from a four-year college, or be four years removed from high school. International players face a slightly different age requirement, needing to be at least 20 by December 31 of the draft year.

Each WNBA team participates in the draft, selecting players in an order determined by their previous season's performance and lottery results. This systematic approach ensures a fair distribution of emerging talent across the league, helping maintain competitive balance and providing opportunities for teams to strengthen their rosters with fresh talent.

2025 WNBA Draft Dates & Location

The WNBA Draft 2025 will take place on April 14, 2025.

WNBA Draft Format

In the WNBA draft, there are three rounds with 13 picks each. There are a total of 39 draft-eligible players chosen each year.

WNBA Draft Eligibility

WNBA Draft Eligibility requirements ensure a structured pathway for players entering the professional league. For U.S. players, eligibility relies on three key criteria. First, they must turn 22 during the calendar year of the draft. Second, they must have either completed their college eligibility or received (or be scheduled to receive) their bachelor's degree within three months following the draft. Third, they must be at least four years removed from high school graduation.

Players with remaining college eligibility who meet the age requirement must formally notify the WNBA headquarters about their intent to enter the draft at least 10 days before the draft date. Players participating in postseason tournaments have different deadlines, typically requiring declaration within 24 hours of their final game.

International players face distinct eligibility rules. They must be born and currently reside outside the United States and never have participated in U.S. intercollegiate basketball. Additionally, international players need only be 20 years old by December 31 of the draft year to be eligible, creating a different pathway for global talent to enter the league.

2025 WNBA Draft Order

First Round

PickTeam
1Dallas Wings
2Los Angeles Sparks
3Chicago Sky
4Washington Mystics
5Golden State Valkyries
6Washington Mystics (from Atlanta via Dallas)
7New York Liberty (from Phoenix)
8Indiana Fever
9Seattle Storm
Las Vegas Aces (forfeited due to league rules violations)
10Chicago Sky (from Connecticut)
11Minnesota Lynx
12Phoenix Mercury (from New York)

Second round

PickTeam
13Los Angeles Sparks
14Dallas Wings
15Minnesota Lynx (from Chicago)
16Las Vegas Aces (from Washington)
17Golden State Valkyries
18Atlanta Dream
19Phoenix Mercury
20Indiana Fever
21Seattle Storm
22Las Vegas Aces
23Washington Mystics (from Connecticut)
24Minnesota Lynx
25Connecticut Sun (from New York via Chicago)

Third round

PickTeam
26Los Angeles Sparks
27Dallas Wings
28Los Angeles Sparks (from Chicago)
29Seattle Storm (from Washington)
30Golden State Valkyries
31Dallas Wings (from Atlanta)
32Washington Mystics (from Phoenix)
33Indiana Fever
34Seattle Storm
35Las Vegas Aces
36Atlanta Dream (from Connecticut)
37Minnesota Lynx
38New York Liberty

FAQs

A. The WNBA Draft 2025 will take place on 14 April 2025. 

A. The Dallas Wings has the lottery pick for the WNBA Draft 2025. 

A. The Indiana Fever have selected Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

A. The Golden State Valkyries have the fifth overall pick and the fifth pick in the second and third rounds.

Last Modified Jan 14, 2025 00:43 GMT
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