The 2025 WNBA Draft brought a new wave of talent into the league, headlined by UConn’s Paige Bueckers going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings. In total, 33 of the 38 selections came from NCAA Division I programs, including multiple standouts from the national championship game just eight days prior.
South Carolina, Alabama, Notre Dame and UConn led all schools with three players drafted each, while the SEC topped all conferences with 10 total picks.
DRAFT HISTORY: Every WNBA draft No. 1 overall pick
Here’s a full breakdown of the conferences:
| RANK | CONFERENCE | # OF PICKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEC | 10 |
| T-2 | ACC | 6 |
| T-2 | Big 12 | 6 |
| 4 | Big Ten | 5 |
| 5 | Big East | 3 |
| T-6 | WCC | 1 |
| T-6 | Ivy League | 1 |
Here’s how schools with multiple picks were chosen round-by-round:
| # OF PICKS | SCHOOL | ROUND(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Carolina | 2nd-round: 3 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 1st-round: 1, 2nd-round: 1, 3rd-round: 1 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 1st-round: 1,… |
