2025 WNBA Fantasy Women’s Basketball Mock Draft Analysis
As the excitement builds for the 2025 WNBA season commencing on May 16, ESPN analysts recently participated in a mock draft for the Fantasy Women’s Basketball league. This draft offers a glimpse into player rankings and team strategies ahead of the season’s kickoff.
Fantasy League Setup
The mock draft utilized ESPN’s standard league configuration, which consists of:
- 6 teams
- 9 players per team
- Scoring system:
- Point = 1 Fantasy Point
- Rebound = 1 Fantasy Point
- Assist = 1 Fantasy Point
- Made 3-pointer = 1 Fantasy Point
- Steal = 2 Fantasy Points
- Block = 2 Fantasy Points
Participants in this draft included ESPN experts Charlie Creme, Eric Moody, Jason Shebilske, Jennifer LaCroix, Andre Snellings, and James Best.
Draft Highlights
Round 1 Results
- A’ja Wilson, LV (F1) – Charlie Creme
- Caitlin Clark, Ind (G1) – Eric Moody
- Breanna Stewart, NY (F2) – Jason Shebilske
- Napheesa Collier, Min (F3) – Jennifer LaCroix
- Arike Ogunbowale, Dal (G2) – Andre Snellings
- Sabrina Ionescu, NY (G3) – James Best
Round 2 to Round 9 Overview
The draft continued with notable selections, including:
- Round 2: Alyssa Thomas (F4) and Kelsey Plum (G4)
- Round 3: Paige Bueckers (G6) and Nneka Ogwumike (F9)
- Round 4: Jewell Loyd (G9) and Ezi Magbegor (C1)
- Round 5: Brittney Griner (C3) and Ariel Atkins (G14)
- Round 6: Chelsea Gray (G15) and Teaira McCowan (C5)
- Round 7: Brittney Sykes (G17) and Aneesah Morrow (F16)
- Round 8: Dominique Malonga (C7) and Gabby Williams (F19)
- Round 9: Azura Stevens (F21) and Courtney Vandersloot (G23)
Team Rosters Summary
Team Creme
Key players: A’ja Wilson, Kahleah Copper, Paige Bueckers.
Team Moody
Key players: Caitlin Clark, Jonquel Jones, Aliyah Boston.
Team Shebilske
Key players: Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Allisha Gray.
Team LaCroix
Key players: Napheesa Collier, Kelsey Plum, Teaira McCowan.
Team Snellings
Key players: Arike Ogunbowale, Brittney Griner, Angel Reese.
Team Best
Key players: Sabrina Ionescu, Alyssa Thomas, Chelsea Gray.