The 2025 Draft Picks: A New Generation Begins

Posted by Alexandria Miller on April 09, 2025

A Moment That Moved Us All

The energy was electric. Seats filled, cheers roaring, and every eye locked on the stage. The 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® wasn’t just another event—it was a celebration of potential, power, and purpose.

As the Dallas Wings stepped up with the #1 overall pick, the roar from the crowd was deafening as Paige Bueckers, a dynamic guard from UConn, walked across that stage, a moment that’ll be etched in the memories of fans for years to come.

And it wasn’t just the Wings’ pick that had the crowd buzzing. Every player, every team, every new chapter began here—on this stage—making it clear that women’s basketball is more than just a game. It's a movement.

The Experience of a Lifetime

This year, WNBA Experiences presented by DashPass brought fans closer to the future of women's basketball than ever before. For those lucky enough to join us in person, the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® wasn’t just something to watch; it was something to feel.

From mingling with WNBA Legends to witnessing the future players, guests became part of a night they’ll never forget.

Highlights included:

• WNBA Chalk Talk: On Sunday, April 13, WNBA Star Courtney Williams brought the crowd behind the curtain, sharing personal stories from her journey in the league.

• Pregame Reception & In-Venue Hospitality: An elegant, open-bar gathering offered the perfect space for fans to celebrate the future and make lasting connections. Guests enjoyed interacting with WNBA Star DiJonai Carrington at the pregame reception before heading to the main event.

• Orange Carpet Access: Guests stood front-row as draftees made their first public appearances, greeted the press, and witnessed red carpet moments.

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour: From production sets to prep zones, fans saw parts of the night most only dream about.

• Draft Stage Photo: Select guests stood in the spotlight on the famous WNBA Draft stage itself—a moment frozen in time, while a select few took a memorable photo with the 2025 class.

• Exclusive WNBA Photoshoot – Guests stepped into the spotlight during a professional photoshoot with a photographer who captures WNBA stars on and off the court.

Introducing the Class of 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm®:

Round 1:

Dallas Wings: Paige Bueckers, UConn
Seattle Storm: Dominique Malonga, France
Washington Mystics: Sonia Citron, Notre Dame
Washington Mystics: Kiki Iriafen, USC
Golden State Valkyries: Justė Jocytė, Lithuania
Washington Mystics: Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
Connecticut Sun: Aneesah Morrow, LSU
Connecticut Sun: Saniya Rivers, NC State
Los Angeles Sparks: Sarah Ashlee Barker, Alabama
Chicago Sky: Ajša Sivka, Slovenia
Chicago Sky: Hailey Van Lith, TCU
Dallas Wings: Aziaha James, NC State

Round 2:

Las Vegas Aces: Aaliyah Nye, Alabama
Dallas Wings: Madison Scott, Ole Miss
Minnesota Lynx: Anastasiia Olairi Kosu, Russia
Chicago Sky: Maddy Westbeld, Notre Dame
Golden State Valkyries: Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
Atlanta Dream: Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina
Indiana Fever: Makayla Timpson, Florida State
Indiana Fever: Bree Hall, South Carolina
Los Angeles Sparks: Sania Feagin, South Carolina
Chicago Sky: Aicha Coulibaly, Texas A&M
Washington Mystics: Lucy Olsen, Iowa
Minnesota Lynx: Dalayah Daniels, Washington
Connecticut Sun: Rayah Marshall, USC

Round 3:

Seattle Storm: Serena Sundell, Kansas State
Dallas Wings: JJ Quinerly, West Virginia
Los Angeles Sparks: Liatu King, Notre Dame
Seattle Storm: Madison Conner, TCU
Golden State Valkyries: Kaitlyn Chen, UConn
Dallas Wings: Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor
Washington Mystics: Zaay Green, Alabama
Indiana Fever: Yvonne Ejim, Gonzaga
Seattle Storm: Jordan Hobbs, Michigan
Las Vegas Aces: Harmoni Turner, Harvard
Atlanta Dream: Taylor Thierry, Ohio State
Minnesota Lynx: Aubrey Griffin, UConn
New York Liberty: Adja Kane, France

The Legacy Continues in 2026

As the lights dim and the 2025 class begins their professional journeys, one thing has become clear: this is just the beginning.

The 2026 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® is already on our minds—and if you missed out on 2025 or want to attend again, do yourself a favor: join the waitlist now. This is your chance to secure exclusive access, premium hospitality, and unforgettable memories before the world catches on.

Because history doesn’t just repeat itself—it gets bigger, louder, and even more astonishing.

Be Part of the Next Chapter!

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