WNBA Draft 2023: ESPN, CBS Sports Mock Draft Predictions

Top Picks and Surprises

The 2023 WNBA Draft is just around the corner, and experts are weighing in with their predictions. Here's a look at what the most recent mock drafts project for the first round, according to ESPN Beyond Women's Sports and NBA and CBS Sports:

ESPN Beyond Women's Sports and NBA Mock Draft

• No. 1: Aliyah Boston, South Carolina (Indiana Fever)
• No. 2: Caitlin Clark, Iowa (Minnesota Lynx)
• No. 3: Maddy Siegrist, Villanova (Dallas Wings)
• No. 4: Haley Jones, Stanford (Atlanta Dream)
• No. 5: Aaliyah Moore, Texas A&M (Indiana Fever)

CBS Sports Mock Draft 4.0

• No. 1: Aliyah Boston, South Carolina (Indiana Fever)
• No. 2: Caitlin Clark, Iowa (Dallas Wings)
• No. 3: Maddy Siegrist, Villanova (Minnesota Lynx)
• No. 4: Aaliyah Moore, Texas A&M (Indiana Fever)
• No. 5: Haley Jones, Stanford (Las Vegas Aces)

Trades and Top Performers Shake Up Draft Board

Several recent trades and strong performances in March Madness have reshaped the draft landscape.

• Maddy Siegrist's impressive NCAA Tournament performance pushed her up seven spots in the ESPN mock draft.
• Caitlin Clark has been a consistent presence at the top of the draft boards, with many experts predicting her as the No. 1 overall pick.
• The Indiana Fever's recent trade for the No. 1 overall pick has made Aliyah Boston the favorite to be drafted first.

Analysis and Implications

The upcoming WNBA Draft is expected to be competitive and unpredictable, with several talented players expected to go in the first round.

The Indiana Fever, who have the top pick, will likely choose between Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, two of the most decorated players in college basketball.

The Minnesota Lynx, who have the No. 2 pick, may opt for Clark, who would reunite her with her former Iowa teammate Makenzie Cooper.