Drafts Drafts. 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. 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. Questions the prospect raises: While Allen-Taylor showed out in the NCAA tournament, averaging 12.8 points in four contests, a glaring weakness in her game is her inefficiency from the three-point line, as she shot 33.3 percent last season. Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, Fifth Year). Joanne Allen-Taylor (Texas, Guard, Senior). If she starts hitting threes, shell be an All-Star. Smith's calling card is her raw shooting skills, but questions surround how she can use her 6'0" frame to contribute to the game in other ways besides shooting and scoring. Boston will join a former University of South Carolina teammate Destanni Henderson on the Indiana Fever roster. And the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces didnt select until the third round though, lets just say they didnt need to, given the available talent on hand. 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. For one, there's a lot of uncertainty. She also struggles to adapt to the physicality needed when she's faced with a double-team. national leaders in every major defensive measure once again. So weep not for those two teams, despite their lack of draft-night excitement. Perhaps a scorer who could help take some of the offensive burden off of Arike Ogunbowale, but defense could also be a focus given their poor play on that side of the ball last season. In the meantime, New York, which drafted Okako Adika of USC with the 30th pick, and Las Vegas, which selected Brittany Davis with the last pick of the draft, may not have altered their fortunes much on Monday. 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. Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Center, Redshirt Junior). Her lateral movements are quite slow, and she struggles to execute and recover on hedges. While she's an effective playmaker, her scoring ability has been inconsistent. In her fifth year of eligibility at Notre Dame, Dodson proved she can crash the offensive glass at a high level. Rhyne Howard, Kentucky. The Sparks missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade last season, and responded by making some major additions this winter. Longtime WNBA reporter Brian Martin writes articles on WNBA.com throughout the season. 12, the Lynx added 19-year-old Maa Hirsch, a 6-foot-5 center from France who was a highly coveted prospect in many WNBA war rooms, and at No. She's quicker on her feet while mid-post-up, which allows her to plow through defenses on her finishes. 1 overall pick from the Washington Mystics. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 2 and 3. 1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream for the Nos. In the middle . The Atlanta Dream are on the clock with the No. Rhyne Howard of Kentucky could be the No. Fever general manager Lin Dunn said Boston is "going to have an immediate impact on this league.". . 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 way she approaches crashing the boards is the sum of those parts. Her athleticism will allow her to adapt to more pro-level defensive scheming. 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. Projected draft position: Potential No. Gray can score at three levels and can especially create her own looks driving through the lane and on mid-range fadeaways. At 6'4", Staiti can stretch as a mid-range and three-point jump-shooter. She also has the qualities of a tweener, a player who can theoretically play both power forward and small forward. WNBA talent evaluators value prospects who can create a shot from multiple levels, both off the dribble and on a kickout, something Burrell can do with ease. WNBA mock draft 2022, version 5.0 - Will Baylor's NaLyssa Smith or Kentucky's Rhyne Howard go No. During her senior season, she shot 39.3 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. 2022 WNBA Draft Watch: Lorela Cubaj. Kayla Wells (Texas A&M, Wing, Graduate Student). They had three different head coaches, finished 8-24 and missed the playoffs for a third straight season. 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. Shes always in the right place and will be an instant boon to new Fever head coach Christie Sidess defensive scheme. Hull's pro-ready skills are mostly based upon her intangibles, or the attributes that she has that can't be taught. In addition, they parted ways with head coach Sandy Brondello and replaced her with Vanessa Nygaard. Eligible international players (as that term is defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement) also are not required to opt in to the 2022 WNBA Draft in order to beselected. The 2022 WNBA Draft is officially underway. 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. The Washington Mystics won the 2022 WNBA draft lottery, but last Wednesday, it was announced that the Mystics had traded the number one overall draft pick to the Atlanta Dream. 3 is anyone's guess. Even if we don't get any other moves of that magnitude, this still figures to be an interesting draft. Defensively, she's used her length and quickness to force turnovers and score off them in transition. She's quicker on her feet while mid-post-up, which allows her to plow through defenses on her finishes. During her senior season at UConn, there were some evenings when Westbrook showed potential when she was depended on as a primary ball-handler with all others unavailable to play because of injury. 1 overall pick still remains to be seen. Projected draft position: Draft lottery pick to mid-first round. 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. Averaging five three-point attempts per game, Smith shot 36.7 percent, which. 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. During the 2021-22 collegiate season, she shot 46.1 percent from beyond the arc on 76 attempts. But I think a part of my game that Ive always known I could be good at is finishing at the rim. Questions the prospect raises: While Nelson-Ododa stands at 6'5" and has long arms, she has struggled with physicality and strong finishes. Lewis proved how versatile and tough she is to guard during her graduate year at Baylor. ESPN: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Bleacher Report: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Winsidr: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Her Hoops Stats: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), W Basketball Blog: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Beyond Womens Sports: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), ESPN: Rhyne Howard (Kentucky, Guard, 6-2), Bleacher Report: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Winsidr: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Her Hoops Stats: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), W Basketball Blog: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), Beyond Womens Sports: NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, 6-4), ESPN: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Winsidr: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Her Hoops Stats: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), ESPN: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), Winsidr: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), W Basketball Blog: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), Beyond Womens Sports: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), ESPN: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Bleacher Report: Emily Engstler (Louisville, Forward, 6-1), Winsidr: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), Her Hoops Stats: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Shakira Austin (Ole Miss, Center, 6-5), Beyond Womens Sports: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), ESPN: Emily Engstler (Louisville, Forward, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Winsidr: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Her Hoops Stats: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), W Basketball Blog: Destanni Henderson (South Carolina, Guard, 5-7), Beyond Womens Sports: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), ESPN: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), W Basketball Blog: Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, 5-9), Beyond Womens Sports: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), ESPN: Queen Egbo, Baylor University, Center, 6-3, Bleacher Report: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Winsidr: Destanni Henderson (South Carolina, Guard, 5-7), Her Hoops Stats: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), W Basketball Blog: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Beyond Womens Sports: Sika Kone (Mali, Forward, 6-3), ESPN: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Winsidr: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Evina Westbrook (Connecticut, Guard, 6-0), W Basketball Blog: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), ESPN: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), Bleacher Report: Christyn Williams (Connecticut, Guard, 5-11), Winsidr: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Her Hoops Stats: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), W Basketball Blog: Naz Hillmon (Michigan, Forward, 6-2), Beyond Womens Sports: Nyara Sabally (Oregon, Forward, 6-5), ESPN: Christyn Williams (Connecticut, Guard, 5-11), Bleacher Report: Evina Westbrook (Connecticut, Guard, 6-0), Winsidr: Nia Clouden (Michigan State, Guard, 5-8), Her Hoops Stats: Ashley Joens (Iowa State, Guard/Forward, 6-1), W Basketball Blog: Elissa Cunane (North Carolina State, Center, 6-5), Beyond Womens Sports: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), Bleacher Report: Veronica Burton (Northwestern, Guard, 5-9), Winsidr: Rae Burrell (Tennessee, Guard, 6-1), Her Hoops Stats: Lorela Cubaj (Georgia Tech, Forward, 6-4), W Basketball Blog: Kierstan Bell (Florida Gulf Coast, Guard, 6-1), Beyond Womens Sports: Jade Melbourne (Australia, Guard, 5-10), ESPN: WNBA mock draft 2022, version 4.0: Did March Madness performances help or hurt draft prospects? 1 pick. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: wnba | pageType: stories | Amber Ramirez (Arkansas, Guard, Redshirt Senior). 6. Enough said. This is the beginning of a new era in Atlanta, and with few long-term pieces on the roster outside of Aari McDonald, the front office will have a lot of freedom on draft night, especially after trading for the No. Pro-ready skill: Sheppard is an excellent shooter who can make shots off the dribble and on catch-and-shoot attempts. Pro-ready skill: Henderson understands a big moment, and the body of work she presented in the NCAA tournament not only increased the amount of eyes on her but also improved her draft stock. Questions the prospect raises: In her final collegiate season, Gray shot 25.5 percent from three in only 51 attempts. Aisha Sheppard (Virginia Tech, Guard, Graduate Student). As for the Fevers third pick, shooter extraordinaire Taylor Mikesell (No. Pro-ready skill: Cunane is a solid post scorer who thrives with her back to the basket. 8 and 13 picks to the Aces for Las Vegas' first and second-round picks in 2023. It all made for a fascinating reshuffling of the leagues talent base, just a week after the NCAA Final Four and a little over a month until the 2023 season begins on May 19. 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. The 2022 WNBA Draft is one day away, but the drama has already started. These include her basketball IQ, her consistent motor and competitive toughness and her selflessness as a basketball player. Pro-ready skill: All season, Smith was the Cardinals' go-to shot-maker, especially when the defenses collapsed on Hailey Van Lith, a more dynamic guard. Questions the prospect raises: Inconsistency has been Williams' downfall throughout her college career and has prevented her from reaching her potential as a guard thus far. This season from beyond the arc, she shot 38.7 percent, which places her in the 91st percentile, according to Her Hoops Stats. 1? She's also proved she can take and make threes, although her shots have been more contested as the No. In her final collegiate season, Gray shot. They are not super deep, though, and will be looking to add some reinforcements in the draft. Her footwork for a 6'4" big is impressive as she excels at preventing dribble drives. 1 pick. All-Big 12 selection in both 2021 and 2022, Johnston is coming off a season in which he caught 60 passes for . This year, Smith averaged a team-high 22.1 points and 11.5 boards en route to a Baylor single-season . While Henderson is well-built and muscular, she's listed at 5'7" and will be bound for mismatches. NaLyssa Smith (Baylor, Forward, Senior). Pro-ready skill: Howard has a lot of skills that will allow her to have success in the W right now. Pointer can score at a very high level. Canada Canada. 25) will give Sides extra competitors for her frontcourt slots during training camp. ET). Some have debunked this issue as a product of the team she was on; Howard had to do a lot of Kentucky's heavy lifting throughout her career. 3. This winter, that finally led to some big changes, as Tamika Catchings stepped down from the front office and Lin Dunn was hired as interim general manager. Defensively, she's used her length and quickness to force turnovers and score off them in transition. While Smith also can defend well, according to Em Adler of The Next, she can take some dribbles off that lead her to being disadvantaged while defending drives to the basket. 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. Pro-talent evaluators will value that she has a shot from beyond the arc, although she wasn't always allowed to play as often on the perimeter. She's an effective screener and makes intelligent reads on the floor. Round 2. 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. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2022-23: Started all 33 game, joined Ali Patberg and Aleksa Gulbe as program's all-time winningest players (90), finished fourth in minutes in the Big Ten, sixth in assists and 11 th in scoring . Dickey has fine size as a guard but might be a bit undersized as a wing. 6-2 | Guard. Projected draft position: Middle to late first round, 3. Questions the prospect raises: While Smith has developed her game quite quickly after only a season under former WNBA coach Nicki Collen, her perimeter play still has a ways to go if she is to reach her potential. They responded by overhauling the entire organization, hiring Tanisha Wright as head coach and Dan Padover as general manager. 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. began the season with a leg injury, which she might not be completely healed from. I worked countless hours with Coach [Glenn] Box, our assistant coach at Indiana, on different finishes, getting to a spot and finishing over bigger, stronger, quicker defenders. Hillmon is also a proven winner. Questions the prospect raises: Dickey has fine size as a guard but might be a bit undersized as a wing. Every WNBA draft has the potential to reshape the league. 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. Questions the prospect raises: Lewis proved how versatile and tough she is to guard during her graduate year at Baylor. Meanwhile, Chennedy Carter was suspended for most of the season due to conduct detrimental to the team, while multiple players, including Courtney Williams and Crystal Bradford, were involved in a brawl outside a club. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 13 Members for the Class of 2022. The centerpiece of Indianas rebuild is Boston, a 6-foot-5 big out of South Carolina who was both the consensus best player available and fit the largest needs of the team. Pro-ready skill: When Williams is on, her athleticism, strength and speed can be difficult to stop. The top-two prospects of the 2022 draft class are Baylor University forward NaLyssa Smith and University of Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard. Her ability to read the opposing offense has set her apart. Home; WNBA Drafts; Player Rankings; About us; Still, given Griner's situation it's probably worth taking a swing at some frontcourt prospects. While Allen-Taylor showed out in the NCAA tournament, averaging 12.8 points in four contests, a glaring weakness in her game is her inefficiency from the three-point line, as she shot. A'ja Wilson And The Aces Finally Fulfilled Their Championship Potential. While Henderson was known to step up during critical games this season, her inconsistency, especially on offense, remains her largest weakness. Elizabeth Kitley, C, Virginia Tech. The. 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. During the 2021-2022 season, she only shot, Egbo had difficulty adapting to new coach Nicki Collen's system at first, but. 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. The 2023 WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Draft, the WNBA's draft for the 2023 WNBA season and 28th draft in WNBA history, was held following the 2022-23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The 2023 draft took place at Spring Studios New York on April 10, 2023. Her footwork for a 6'4" big is impressive as she excels at preventing dribble drives. 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. Round 1. From the pre-draft activities, including the Hoopbus tour . Mya Hollingshed (Colorado, Small Forward, Fifth-Year Senior). Washington Mystics head coach and GM Mike Thibault and Atlanta Dream GM Dan Padover believe there will be many more serviceable players in this class than there were last April when multiple first-rounders didn't even make it to the All-Star break on a WNBA roster. 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. During her senior season, Boston hit 58.7 percent of her twos. Maya Dodson (Notre Dame, Forward/Center, Graduate Student). Hillmon has underdeveloped perimeter skills as a 6'2" forward, as she's only able to score at one level. She also is the type of player who does whatever is asked and takes on whatever role she's given willingly. They already have 16 players entering training camp, which will make life difficult for any of the players they pick, but they should be hoping to find someone who can help at No. Just being able to watch the pros prior to joining the league, you can just see how they can just get to work [] Its going to be pretty nice, I think.. 26 overall recruit ( ESPN HoopGurlz) and Miss Basketball for the state of Iowa, Joens averaged 11.7 points . Questions the prospect raises: While Austin is listed as a center, her offensive game is more suited to power forward. She grabbed 115 offensive rebounds last season, finishing within the top 20 in the country. Brian Martin March 27, 2022 With the 2022 WNBA Draft less than three weeks away, it's time to start marking projections on how things may play out on Monday, April 11 (7:00 p.m., ESPN) in. Questions the prospect raises: While Hillmon has notable intangibles, she has glaring downsides. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Unfortunately, it's impossible to discuss the Mercury's prospects for the season without mentioning that Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia on suspected drug charges since February, and it's unclear when she'll be released. All season, Smith was the Cardinals' go-to shot-maker, especially when the defenses collapsed on Hailey Van Lith, a more dynamic guard. Projected draft position: Draft-lottery hopeful to middle of the first round, 2. 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. 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. Games. In her entire collegiate career, her field-goal percentage hasn't been a hair below 53 percent. There was plenty of big news, however, as Napheesa Collier announced she is pregnant and will miss at least part of the season with her baby due in May. Within the draft lottery and potential No. All of those players aren't going to make the roster, but they will have a bunch of chances to finally get things right in the draft. Of course, plenty of surprises could come on draft night, but this gives a strong indication of the first round talent that is available in this years draft class. Following is an initial list of players who have filed for consideration as candidates for the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. Sabally only played in two collegiate seasons due to two ACL tears, and during the 2021-2022 season, she reinjured her right knee. The draft is set to air Monday, April 11, exactly. Pro-ready skill: At 6'4", Staiti can stretch as a mid-range and three-point jump-shooter. She also struggles to recover on defense and isn't a great help defender. ET. 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. 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. The Sun tied a franchise record for wins last season, finished with the best record in the league and had the MVP (Jonquel Jones), Most Improved Player (Brionna Jones) and Coach of the Year (Curt Miller). Through a series of previous trades they do not have a lottery pick, but they do have No. "As the game goes along, you'd swear she's 5'9", 5'10". 2022-04-10. How much potential she has at her size is what might make Austin most exciting to WNBA talent evaluators. Sabally is a center with a pro-ready body who is more equipped to handle the physicality of W than some of her peers. Examining her performance in the national championship game against South Carolina versus her clutch showing in the Elite Eight against NC State illustrates those struggles. Her lateral movements are quite slow, and she struggles to execute and recover on hedges. It's possible this has impacted her explosiveness and lateral quickness. Lorela Cubaj's decision to return to Georgia Tech for a fifth season was an impactful one. Bonuses Bonuses Odds Odds. 3. 1 in 2018. Bibby's athleticism and lack of lateral quickness are things she'll struggle with if she makes it to a WNBA training camp. But Each Team's Path Was Far From It. During her time at the University . 1, followed by Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith at No. Smith's ceiling is so high because of the amount of athleticism she possesses in conjunction with her competitive spirit. But adding Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot did that back in free agency for the Liberty (along with the trade for Jonquel Jones earlier in the offseason), while Candace Parker and Alysha Clark did the same for the Aces. Pro-ready skill: Hull's pro-ready skills are mostly based upon her intangibles, or the attributes that she has that can't be taught. The Storm's rotation is pretty much locked in, and they don't have any picks until the middle of the second round, so it should be a rather uneventful draft night. She'll also struggle to defend post-ups because of her slender 6'3" frame and how strong her pro opponents will be. Chicago's busy offseason re-signing most of the championship core, signing Emma Meesseman, trading the No. Westbrook's calling card is her versatility, which might be a blessing and a curse. Aliyah Boston (5). 1 overall pick, and potential steals. 9 overall and a few second-rounders. She can drive with the ball well, can spot up shots and can especially score at the short corner. not doing that prior to her arrival. 5 overall it should give them a chance to add an impactful player. She also has a reliable mid-range jumper. Destanni Henderson, South Carolina Senior Guard, There is a general consensus among multiple. Las Vegas. Emily Engstler (Louisville, Forward, Senior). Hillmon is also a proven winner. . Sparks get Aces first round pick. What set her apart during her collegiate career was her ability to create off the dribble along with her exceptional footwork and a laundry list of pro-ready moves, such as her hesi and crossover. My 2022 WNBA Draft betting preview will give you early information on the key details, contenders for the No. 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. "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, "It will be interesting to see how this all plays out and who ends up rising up and being able to carve out some space for themselves on a WNBA team this year.". "Good size, good length, great athlete," she said Thursday during a predraft call. The Aces have taken the fewest 3-pointers per game in the league for five straight seasons, and that will change under Hammon. Questions the prospect raises: When I saw Cunane live and up-close, it was clear she needs to improve her defense. 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. While Hollingshed's shot has improved, it's still not mechanically as sound as it could be. At 6'1", Burrell possesses the length and athleticism that could lead to her being a key rotation piece. Her speed, her quickness, her ability to score in a lot of different ways.". 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. 1 name atop the scouting report. 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