The 2025 WNBA Draft was one for the record books. It became the second-most viewed draft in league history, while also surpassing the viewership of both the NHL and MLB drafts from this past year. This marked a(nother) major jump in support for the future of women’s professional sports and the WNBA.
The Las Vegas Aces had two picks in the draft and they went small, opting to draft two guards: Alabama’s Aaliyah Nye at No. 13 and Harvard’s Harmoni Turner at No. 35. The team also signed Oregon’s Deja Kelly to a training camp contract, giving her an opportunity to showcase her talents in a bid for a spot on the team’s final roster.
A lot of talent could join the Aces in a short amount of time. So the big question remains: Who can make their case for the final roster?
Aaliyah Nye
Aaliyah Nye is coming off of a lengthy college career between Illinois and Alabama with her senior season being arguably her best. Standing at 6-foot-0, Nye finished this season with the Crimson Tide averaging 15.2 points, 1.4 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game on just over 45 percent shooting from the…
