Who’s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft Prediction

Описание: Zena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reese’s 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 year’s class. They weigh the pros and cons of drafting overseas talent, examine the class’s 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.

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00:00 Intro
00:36 Updates on the CBA negotiations
04:25 Breanna Stewart’s 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 ​​Unrivaled’s 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 year’s 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 Sabreena’s 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 Zena’s 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:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037... by Sabreena Merchant

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039... by Sabreena Merchant


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