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WNBA Mock Draft 1.0: Who gets picked after Aliyah Boston?

By Zackery Rogers

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) during a NCAA college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, February 23, 2023.Kns Lady Vols South Carolina Bp
South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) during a NCAA college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, February 23, 2023.Kns Lady Vols South Carolina Bp /
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Mar 5, 2023; Uncasville, CT, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Maddy Siegrist (20) reacts after her basket against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Uncasville, CT, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Maddy Siegrist (20) reacts after her basket against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Dallas Wings: Maddy Siegrist, F, Villanova

Dallas has a lot of flexibility in this year’s draft because they have multiple picks. Nonetheless, the franchise needs to select big early. The Wings will use the third pick in the draft to select Maddy Siegrist from Villanova.

She is another high-volume scorer eith a beautiful mid-range game and does an excellent job of moving without the basketball. She is a player who can play high/low and can stretch the floor. The New York native can contribute right away to a Wings team that is on the verge of taking the next step as a franchise. The team can use her length, attention to detail, and energy on the glass to improve.

This season Siegrist averaged 29.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and shot 51.9 percent from the field. She is an efficient player and can play positionless basketball if needed. Not to mention she led the nation in scoring and shot 37 percent from deep.

4. Washington Mystics: Zia Cooke, G, South Carolina

The Washington Mystics had a sneaky good free agency and are prepared for a strong push in 2023. This pick may come as a surprise for some but it could be a steal.

Washington should take combo guard Zia Cooke out of South Carolina. She is a fierce competitor and has been raising her draft stock for the last two seasons. The Mystics need to find a running mate for Natasha Cloud in the backcourt. Washington re-signed future Hall of Famer, Kristi Toliver, however, she is entering her 14th season at 36 years of age.

Cooke can come in and contribute right away in a reserve role and learn under the veterans on the team. She can score from all three levels of the floor and is an efficient scorer.

The Ohio native can get her teammates involved and can impact the game with or without the ball in her hand. She will be able to help Washington spread the floor and she can help them get into offensive sets quicker and take some ball-handling pressure off of Cloud.

Cooke finished the 2022 regular season averaging 15.3 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game while shooting 36.1 percent from 3.

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