Sun Feb 23 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## WNBA Mock Draft 2.0: Olivia Miles Tops Post-Free Agency Predictions

**NEW YORK, NY** – Following a whirlwind WNBA free agency period, the landscape of the league has shifted dramatically. With rosters reshaped, the upcoming 2025 WNBA draft takes on even greater importance. Winsidr’s updated mock draft, incorporating post-free agency roster needs and player performance, offers a glimpse into potential first-round selections. Note that this is a projection, and player declarations remain uncertain.

The Dallas Wings, holding the number one pick, are projected to select Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles. While Paige Bueckers remains a highly talented prospect, the analysis suggests Miles’ all-around game – averaging 16.6 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 6.1 RPG – and her complementary fit alongside Wings star Arike Ogunbowale make her the ideal choice. Miles’ versatility and playmaking ability are seen as crucial to unlocking Ogunbowale’s full scoring potential.

Bueckers, despite her impressive scoring ability, is projected to go second overall to the Seattle Storm, providing much-needed scoring punch in the backcourt. The Storm’s need for consistent scoring and defensive stability makes Bueckers a strong fit.

The third pick, claimed by the Chicago Sky, sees Kentucky’s Robyn Amoore selected. Amoore’s high scoring output, playmaking skills, and two-way ability make her an attractive option.

Rounding out the top five are:

* **Fourth Pick (Washington Mystics):** Aaliyah Iriafen, USC – Her dominance in the paint, despite a relative “down year,” makes her an asset for a Mystics team looking towards the future.
* **Fifth Pick (Las Vegas Valkyries):** Dominique Malonga, France – The expansion Valkyries, after a quiet free agency, opt for a high-potential, albeit raw, international prospect in Malonga, indicating a long-term development strategy.

Other notable first-round picks include: Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics), Serena Sundell (New York Liberty), Aneesah Morrow (Atlanta Dream), Rickea Jackson (Los Angeles Sparks), Shyanne Sellers (Chicago Sky), and Dorka Juhász (Minnesota Lynx). The final pick sees the Dallas Wings selecting Baylor’s Ayoka Lee, a high-potential center despite recent injury concerns. The mock draft underscores the league’s shift toward versatile players and the importance of team fit in shaping the future of franchises.

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