WNBA Draft Deep Dive: It Is About Where, Not When, You Got Drafted

After months of mocks the WNBA Draft has officially come and gone, but how do the picks fit where they ended up?

The 2025 WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and while the headlines may be fixated on who went where, I’m here to get into the real substance behind the selections. If there’s one thing history has shown us, it’s that where a player is drafted doesn’t guarantee a long-term career in this league. Longevity in the W is earned—not handed out based on draft night hype. What stood out this year was how deliberate teams were. This draft felt less like a talent grab and more like a masterclass in strategic roster building—focused on fit over flash. So let’s be clear: cracking a WNBA roster and staying there speaks more to a player’s development and readiness than the number called on draft night. And now that the dust has settled, it’s time to unpack how each team played their hand.