Have you drafted your fantasy basketball team for the 2025 WNBA season yet? If not, we’ve got a few tips for you.
Okay, so it’s not expert-level analysis to say that players like A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier should be among the first draftees in any fantasy league. But there are a handful of things you’re going to want to consider before and during your draft to ensure that you come out with the best team possible. Like any other fantasy sport, some level of research is required; here are some things to do homework on before draft day approaches.
Consider your league’s scoring and position settings
One of the most important things you can do before drafting your team is to look at how your league scores fantasy points. The default scoring system in ESPN leagues is a simple one:
1 point = 1 fantasy point
1 rebound = 1 fantasy point
1 assist = 1 fantasy point
1 3-pointer = 1 fantasy point
1 steal = 2 fantasy points
1 block = 2 fantasy points
If you’re playing in a league that uses these settings, drafting your team should be a fairly straightforward process. Generally speaking, you’d want to target players who put up a lot of counting stats in the box score, as each of those stats will translate to fantasy points.
If your league commissioner…
