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Paige Bueckers Set to Headline 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed

The UConn star is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings as ticket demand and scrutiny of the draft process grow.

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UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots against UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) during the women's 2025 NCAA tournament.
UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives against UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) and guard Gabriela Jaquez (11) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. 

Overview

  • The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 14, at The Shed in New York City, with live coverage on ESPN starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Paige Bueckers, fresh off leading UConn to a national championship, is widely expected to be selected first overall by the Dallas Wings.
  • Fan interest in the draft has surged, with general admission tickets sold out and prices doubling compared to last year’s event.
  • Criticism of the WNBA's abbreviated draft evaluation process persists, with players and teams facing tight timelines for preparation and decision-making.
  • The Washington Mystics hold three of the top six picks, while the Golden State Valkyries, the league's first expansion team in 17 years, will draft fifth.