Dallas Wings Defy Odds to Claim No. 1 Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft; Sparks Receive No. 2

Nov 17, 2024, 10:20 PM

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery held on Sunday, despite having a 22.7% chance of landing the top spot. The Los Angeles Sparks, who had the best odds at 44.2%, received the second pick, followed by the Chicago Sky at third and the Washington Mystics at fourth. Rickea Jackson represented the Sparks at the lottery, while Angel Reese stood for the Sky. The lottery results set the stage for the upcoming draft, where UConn star Paige Bueckers is projected to be the top pick. The Wings' potential selection of Bueckers could bolster their roster, creating a formidable backcourt alongside Arike Ogunbowale, who expressed excitement about the No. 1 pick.