Dominique Malonga is projected to go No. 5 to the Golden State Valkyries. And we all know Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles are No. 1 and No. 2.
According to ESPN’s latest 2025 WNBA mock draft by Michael Voepel, the Washington Mystics are projected to select USC forward Kiki Iriafen No. 3 overall, Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron No. 4 overall, and Shyanne Sellers No. 6 overall.
Iriafen emerged as one of the most dominant post players in the country and would be the top big in the draft after the mock projection of Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers going No. 1 overall and Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles at No. 2. Iriafen’s combination of physicality, rebounding, and improved scoring makes her an ideal fit for a Mystics frontcourt that has lacked consistent interior production.
Citron, assuming she comes to the Mystics at No. 4 adds defensive instincts, versatility, and reliable shooting, Citron could complement Brittney Sykes on the wing and provide immediate minutes in the rotation. Her ability to play off the ball while still creating for others makes her a valuable asset in any system.
Sellers comes from Maryland, which is less than a half hour drive from CareFirst Arena. She is a tall guard and would be the latest in a long line of Maryland alumnae who have played for Washington.
I stand by my feeling that the Mystics that I don’t see them standing pat in the 2025 WNBA Draft and feel that they will make a considerable move around draft day. The only trade they made so far involved trading Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 pick.
And don’t get your hopes up about what Voepel had to say about Bueckers. But here’s he wrote about her specifically:
There has been plenty of chatter in the hoops world that Bueckers might not want to play in Dallas. She hasn’t commented on the topic. But as it stands, Bueckers is the clear top pick. Even though she has one season of eligibility remaining, Bueckers has made it clear she won’t return to UConn. She is averaging 18.7 points and shooting 41.6% from behind the arc.
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