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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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Feb 17, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) passes against the USC Trojans during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) passes against the USC Trojans during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Dallas Wings: Haley Jones, G, Stanford

The Dallas Wings need to continue to strike while the iron is hot because of the pieces they have been able to acquire in free agency and via trade. As of now, Dallas has a strong backcourt and frontcourt.

Dallas has a strong young core that features Arike Ogunbowale, Diamond DeShields, Crystal Dangerfield, and Satou Sabally. The Wings’ core will be a perfect match for anyone to join because they can run the fast break, and play defense. Not to mention the foundation of the roster is young.  As players continue to come off the board, one player that can come in and help while still being able to develop is  Stanford’s own Haley Jones.

Jones is a bigger guard who can crash the glass or facilitate the fast break. She is durable, shoots 43.2 percent from the field and can impact the game on the defensive side of the ball. The California native can contribute right away because of her frame and because of the system Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer runs.

Jones averaged 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. Her skill set can help the team grow in multiple areas whether it’s rebounding, or facilitating the ball.

6. Atlanta Dream: Elizabeth Kitley, C, Virginia Tech

Next up, the Atlanta Dream are looking to find its identity and reshape its culture. The franchise has added scoring, size, and defense. However, they still need to add more to their front-court production-wise.

Elizabeth Kitley is a prospect that is often overlooked despite her projection always being in the top 10. She is a great post player and has a great feel around the basket. Kitley is constantly moving and is excellent at reposting after being knocked off the block or being double-teamed.

She may not start right away and will have to develop but she can make an impact later down the line in the league. She finished the season averaging  18.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game and she shot 55.9 percent from the field. Kitley is a great developmental piece and can be groomed into a starting center.

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