Who’s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft Prediction
Zena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reeses return to the Rose Basketball Club and the exciting on-court action in the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament. From there, they dive into the upcoming WNBA Draft, exploring the rise of international prospects, the potential impact of an expansion draft, and the chance for a historic UCLA presence in this years class. They weigh the pros and cons of drafting overseas talent, examine the classs overall depth, and assess top prospects, breaking down what makes them stand out and where they still need growth. Plus, we tell you where to set your screens this weekend. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Updates on the CBA negotiations 04:25 Breanna Stewarts recent remarks on CBA negotiations 06:22 What is the likelihood of the players initiating a strike? 08:22 Angel Reese returns to Unrivaled 13:02 Unrivaleds 1-on-1 tournament began Wednesday night 20:43 How will teams handle the draft with free agency still up in the air? 23:23 Who will go first in this years WNBA draft? 25:08 Something Dallas might consider with the No. 1 pick 28:24 What factors will attract international players to the WNBA? 30:22 Age eligibility for international players entering the WNBA 32:48 What distinguishes players from France? 34:50 Sabreenas Top 5 picks explained 38:38 Will the change in the first round affect GMs strategies? 44:13 Where will Rori Harmon end up in the draft? 45:58 How historic would it be for UCLA to have multiple players selected in the draft? 48:50 Zenas underrated draft prospects 56:04 South Carolina vs. LSU | Saturday 8:30PM ET on ESPN 56:15 Michigan State vs. Michigan | Sunday 4PM ET on FOX SPORTS Related links and articles: by Sabreena Merchant by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: SOPA Images / Contributor / LightRocket via Getty Images Icon Sportswire / Contributor / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
