The South Carolina Gamecocks are the 2024 NCAA National Champions. Beyond Womenโs Sports now reveals their final WNBA mock draft as we look ahead to draft day on Monday, April 15 (7:30 pm on ESPN).
Beyond Womenโs Sports remains the only site publishing a full, three-round mock draft. In contrast to version 2.0, several players have since announced that they are not entering this yearโs draft. The most notable players are:
- Paige Bueckers, UCONN
- Georgia Amoore, Virginia Tech (transferring to Kentucky)
- Ayoka Lee, Kansas State
- Te-Hina Paopao, South Carolina
- Liatu King, Pittsburgh
2024 WNBA Mock Draft
FIRST ROUND
1. Indiana Fever โ Caitlin Clark, 6โ0โ PG, Iowa
Stats: 31.7 PPG, 7.3 Reb, 9.0 assists per game, 45.5 FG%, 37.8 3pt%
Guaranteed lock for the top overall pick. A generationally player who will alter the Fever franchise for years to come. Solid pick-and-roll pairing with Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith inside.
2. Los Angeles Sparks โ Cameron Brink, 6โ4โ PF, Stanford
Stats: 17.4 PPG, 11.9 Reb, 2.8 APG, 3.7 blocks per game, 51.1 PG%
Rebuilding the Sparks frontcourt begins with Stanfordโs Brink. Solid footwork, a nice 15-foot jumper, and a legit defender inside.
3. Chicago Sky โ Rickea Jackson, 6โ2โ SF/PF, Tennessee
Stats: 20.2 PPG, 8.2 Reb, 2.3 apg, 48.5 FG%
Jacksonโs all-around game will be needed during the Skyโs rebuild. The Sky needs depth in all areas and Jackson is the best available with the third overall pick.
4. Los Angeles Sparks โ Kamilla Cardoso, 6โ7โ C, South Carolina
Stats: 14.4 PPG, 9.7 Reb, 2.0 apg, 2.5 bpg, 59.4 FG%
Los Angeles adds more depth to their frontcourt with Cardoso. A potential duo of Brink and Cardoso upfront could be dangerous for many years for the Sparks.
5. Dallas Wings โ Jacy Sheldon, 5โ10โ PG/SG, Ohio State
Stats:17.8 PPG, 3.2 Reb, 3.8 APG, 1.9 steals per game, 50.5 FG%
The Wings have their frontcourt locked up and take the best available guard with Ohio Stateโs Sheldon. A solid defensive guard fills a need in Dallas who also can play either position.
6. Washington Mystics โ Nyadiew Puoch, 6โ1โ SF, Australia
Stats(2023 U19 World Cup): 14.7 PPG, 5.4 Reb, 1.6 apg, 1.1 bpg, 47.5 FG%
A likely draft-and-stash for the Mystics as Puoch will be playing in Australiaโs NBL1 league this summer. Additionally, the Mystics are in a rebuild with Elena Delle Donne sitting out the season.
7. Minnesota Lynx โ Aaliyah Edwards, 6โ3โ PF/C, UCONN
Stats: 17.6 PPG, 9.2 Reb, 2.1 apg, 1.7 spg, 59.3 FG%
The Lynx take the best remaining player available to boost their bench with UCONNโs Edwards. A force inside the paint while also running the floor and pulling up from 15 feet.
8. Chicago Sky โ Angel Reese, 6โ3โ C, LSU
Stats: 18.6 PPG, 13.4 Reb, 2.3 apg, 1.9 spg, 47.1 FG%
Reese adds post depth for the Skyโs rebuild. The best rebounder in this draft and can clog the paint inside. Needs to develop a 15-foot jumper.
9. Dallas Wings โ Leรฏla Lacan, 5โ11โ PG/SG, France
Stats(2023 U19 World Cup): 17.1 PPG, 3.7 Reb, 2.9 apg, 3.0 spg, 44.3 FG%
A likely draft-and-stash pick here for the Wings who already have a crowded roster. Lacan is a quick combo guard with solid passing skills and strong defensive abilities.
10. Connecticut Sun โ Alissa Pili, 6โ2โ PF, Utah
Stats: 21.4 PPG, 6.6 Reb, 2.4 apg, 2.4 apg, 55.0 FG%
The Sun takes Utahโs Pili here to give them some needed depth in the frontcourt. Furthermore, Piliโs game also resembles Connecticutโs Alyssa Thomas in being an undersized post with strong passing skills.
11. New York Liberty โ Isobel Borlase, 5โ11โ SG, Australia
Stats(2023 U19 World Cup): 14.9 PPG, 5.9 Reb, 4.0 apg, 2.3 spg, 39.1 3pt%
The Liberty take the Australian Borlase to add depth, an additional ball handler, and three-point shooting. Head coach Sandy Brondello is familiar with Borlase and should have an easier time transitioning to the WNBA.
12. Atlanta Dream โ Dyashia Fair, 5โ5โ PG, SyracuseCharisma Osborne, 5โ9โ SG, UCLA
Stats: 22.3 PPG, 4.6 Reb, 3.6 apg, 2.4 spg, 37.7 3pt%
The Dream needs depth at the guard position mostly and Fair appears the best available. However, her shooting can be inconsistent and also turnover-prone. The Dream should have a more uptempo style this season.
SECOND ROUND
13. Chicago Sky โ Charisma Osborne, 5โ9โ SG, UCLA
14. Seattle Storm โ Taiyanna Jackson, 6โ6โ C, Kansas
15. Indiana Fever โ Mackenzie Holmes, 6โ3โ PF, Indiana
16. Las Vegas Aces โ Nika Muhl, 5โ11โ PG, UCONN
17. New York Liberty โ Jessika Carter, 6โ5โ C, Mississippi St.
18. Las Vegas Aces โ Elizabeth Kitley, 6โ4โ C, Virginia Tech
19. Connecticut Sun โ Celeste Taylor, 5โ11โ SG, Ohio State
20. Atlanta Dream โ Erynn Barnum, 6โ2โ PF, Mississippi St
21. Washington Mystics โ Jaz Shelley, 5โ9โ PG, Nebraska
22. Connecticut Sun โ McKenzie Forbes, 6โ0โ SF, USC
23. New York Liberty โ. Kaylynne Truong, 5โ8โ PG, Gonzaga
24. Las Vegas Aces โ Carla Leite, 5โ9โ PG, France
THIRD ROUND
25. Phoenix Mercury โ Desi-Rae Young, 6โ1โ C, UNLV
26. Seattle Storm โ Abbey Hsu, 5โ11โ SG, Columbia
27. Indiana Fever โ Kate Martin, 6โ0โ SG/SF, Iowa
28. Los Angeles Sparks โHannah Jump, 6โ0โ SG, Stanford
29. Phoenix Mercury โ Kiki Jefferson, 6โ1โ SG, Louisville
30. Washington Mystics โ Jaylyn Sherrod, 5โ7โ PG, Colorado
31. Minnesota Lynx โ Matilde Villa, 5โ7โ PG, Italy
32. Atlanta Dream โ Honesty Scott-Grayson, 5โ9โ SG, Auburn
33. Dallas Wings โ Leilani Correa, 6โ0โ SG, Florida
34. Connecticut Sun โ Antwainette Walker, 5โ11โ SG, Eastern Kentucky
35. New York Liberty โ. Lauren Park-Lane, 5โ3โ PG, Mississippi St.
36. Las Vegas Aces โ Angel Jackson, 6โ5โ C, Jackson St.
Key Dates for the 2024 WNBA season
- April 15:ย WNBA Draft
- April 28: Training Camp Begins
- May 3: Pre-season Games Begin
- May 12: Last Possible Date for Pre-Season Games
- May 13: Final Roster Cut-down Date
- May 14:ย Regular Season Begins
- June 1-13: WNBA Commissionerโs Cup Tournament
- June 25: WNBA Commissionerโs Cup Championship
- July 18-21: WNBA All-Star Break
- July 20: WNBA All-Star Game
- July 21- August 14: Olympic Break
- August 20: Trade Deadline
- September 19: Regular Season Ends
- September 22: Playoffs Begin
- October 20: Last Possible Finals Date
