Washington Mystics first-year general manager Jamila Wideman has been given a blessing of draft ammunition in her inaugural offseason, as the team has three first-round picks: No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6.
There’s just one problem—the Mystics are searching for a unicorn in a rapidly-thinning draft class.
Big decisions
Prior to Notre Dame’s NCAA Tournament exit, guard Olivia Miles was mocked by most as a top three, probably top two, pick. Shocking everyone, Miles announced that she’s choosing not to enter the draft, instead transferring for a final season of eligibility at TCU.
While it’s very possible that Miles wouldn’t have fallen to DC, her absence will hurt the Mystics. Paige Bueckers will be off the board at No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings. If Miles were in the draft and taken No. 2 by the Seattle Storm, the Mystics then would have had their pick between Dominique Malonga, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, strong candidates to be taken in the No. 3 through No. 5 range. With Miles staying in college, the…
