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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 4, 2023; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies forward Lou Lopez Senechal (11) shoots for three points against the Georgetown Hoyas in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2023; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies forward Lou Lopez Senechal (11) shoots for three points against the Georgetown Hoyas in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Dallas Wings: Lou Lopez-Senechal, F, Connecticut

Dallas can take another leap forward as a franchise with the multiple picks they have in this draft. To bolster their roster, they need to take a look at Lou Lopez-Senechal from Connecticut.

Lopez-Senechal is a strong forward who can make her presence felt from the post, mid-range, and from 3. She is currently averaging 15.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. The forward is shooting a scorching 40.3 percent from 3. Dallas shot a solid 34.3 percent as a team and Lopez-Senechal will add more efficiency for this young team.

Dallas already has excellent size on the roster but they need players who can contribute consistently and that can space the floor. As the WNBA continues to grow, teams are embracing positionless basketball even more.

12. Minnesota Lynx: Grace Berger, G, Indiana

The last pick in the first round of the draft belongs to the Lynx. Minnesota has plenty of options with the No. 12 pick but Grace Berger would be their best bet.

Berger is a strong and physical guard who gets after it on both ends of the floor. Right now, the Lynx have plenty of guards on their roster but drafting Berger will provide the franchise with a reliable defender at the point of attack and a floor general on offense.

The Indiana product is durable and will be around the league for a while. Minnesota needs longevity and a player that they can develop. Berger fits Cheryl Reeve’s system and is a point guard who can be an extension of a coach on the floor. The senior guard concluded her season averaging 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor.

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