The WNBA season tips off on May 14 and the excitement is in the air as the Caitlin Clark era is set to begin. It’s a great time to play fantasy women’s basketball!
So which players are our fantasy experts hoping to roster most this season? And who might have what it takes to win your league?
Here are Andre Snellings, Eric Moody and Liz Loza with the ones they have their sights on.
Shakira Austin, C, Washington Mystics: Austin immediately comes to mind for me with Elena Delle Donne taking time away from basketball. Austin underwent hip surgery last December, but the good news is that she was seen practicing at a recent Team USA workout, which is a pleasant surprise after she struggled with a hip injury for much of 2023, playing just 19 of 40 games. Austin averaged 10.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, and 1.0 BPG last season. Delle Donne commanded a 25.1% usage rate, so imagine how productive Austin could be with more usage as the Mystics look to rebuild. — Moody
Aliyah Boston, C, Indiana Fever: I expect Boston to be a problem this season. The No. 1 overall pick last year, Boston was an easy Rookie of the Year winner and is already one…
