While the college basketball season is still in its early stages, it’s never too early to place focus ahead to the upcoming draft. And while the 2024 WNBA Draft isn’t until mid-April, December’s WNBA Draft Lottery is the perfect time to check in on the top prospects in women’s college basketball.
Naturally, almost every conversation about the women’s college game revolves around Iowa standout Caitlin Clark, who was the consensus National Player of the Year during her junior season with the Hawkeyes. But in addition to Clark, this year’s draft class features several talents capable of making an immediate impact wherever they land.
As teams look to dethrone back-to-back champion Las Vegas Aces, they’ll look to address major needs through the upcoming draft. The first round of this year’s draft will see 10 teams make 12 selections — the Chicago Sky and Aces moved their picks via trade.
With the draft order taking shape, The Sporting News’ Emily Dozier and Gilbert McGregor put on their GM hats to make first-round selections. Dozier selected first overall and from there, they alternated picks throughout the first round, basing selections on talent and fit with respective teams.
As a reminder, the majority of the players listed have yet to exhaust their…
