FUTURE STARS COMING DOWN THE PIPE : 2027 WNBA DRAFT

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FORWARD JUJU WATKINS | 6'2 | USC

WNBA DRAFT ELIGIBILITY: 2027 DRAFT - Projected #1 Pick

Juju is an exceptional ball-player, one-of-a-kind. She's strong enough to play power forward, but agile enough to play guard. She has an excellent 3-point shot or she can bully her way to the rim any time she wants to. I think she'll be like the "LeBron" of the WNBA, dare I say. As a sophomore, she's already the best player in college. She could enter the league right now and still dominate a lot of these grown women in the league. She looks like she'll be on track to join Golden State, which will be great for her statistically. She'll be given the keys and full control of the offense. They'll be able to build a team around her over time. She's on pace to get close to Caitlin Clark's points record. She has the ball on a string, I'd like to see her develop more as a playmaker. She has all of the skills to lead her team in assists as well. She also has the size to get you 8+ rebounds. So the versatility and potential are crazy. The sky is the ceiling.

The WNBA should get a step ahead of this and change the age requirement to 21 years old or 3 years of college. 

POINT GUARD HANNAH HIDALGO | 5'6 | NOTRE DAME

WNBA DRAFT ELIGIBILITY: 2027 DRAFT - Projected #2 Pick

Exceptional athlete, faster and quicker than everyone else. Dare I call her the next Iverson of the WNBA, except with a better 3-point shot. She's an exceptional 3-point shooter. She has the handles, speed, and quickness to get to anywhere on the court that she pleases. Able to toy with defenders.

Unless Toronto somehow has a great first year, my guess is that they'll have a top 2 pick during this draft. It's a great scenario for Hidalgo as she'll also have the keys to the car and an offense built around her. She's a worthy franchise player and would go #1 in most drafts. 

GUARD MILAYSIA FULWILEY | 5'10 | SOUTH CAROLINA

Quick, silky-smooth, fast, and agile player. Excellent ball-handler, able to get anywhere on the court that she pleases. Similar to the way Ja Morant does in the NBA. Fluid playmaker that can get to either side of the rim and finish with either hand off of the glass. Creative passer that can make any pass on the court.

FORWARD KHAMIL PIERRE | 6'2 | VANDERBILT

Good size, stays active around the rim. Great finisher inside. Good footwork and burst, runs the floor well. Smart player, usually in the right spot. Averaging 20 and 10 as a sophomore.

FORWARD/CENTER AUDI CROOKS | 6'3 | IOWA STATE

Audi is obviously an excellent scorer. She knows how to put the ball in the basket. If she can slim down a little bit over the next few years, it will help with her long-term health and longevity in the WNBA.

GUARD TALAYSIA COOPER | 6'0 | TENNESSEE

Great handles and feel for the game. A nice playmaker and scorer off of the triple threat. Strong handles, can go left whenever she wants to. Nice athlete, good use of hesitation and sudden burst. Is a good combo guard to have in the line-up.

GUARD/FORWARD S'MYA NICHOLS | 6'0 | KANSAS

Reminds me a lot of Allisha Gray for the Atlanta Dream. Solid base, good scorer, smart player. Skilled and polished.

GUARD MIKAYLAH WILLIAMS | 6'0 | LSU

Excellent shooter that doesn't force things, lets the game come to her. Always ready and confident to shoot the ball. A natural shooter of the ball. Has played on good teams, so all of her points come within a structured system. She can fit into any system with her shooting touch dynamic.

GUARD TESSA JOHNSON | 6'0 

 SOUTH CAROLINA

Sniper from the outside, perfect form on her shot. Always confident and ready to shoot. Able to play within the system, she's definitely a 2 guard. Smart player that has had the best coaching and resources in college. Mature player that has already played and starred in big games. When she's off of the ball on the 3-point line, her defender absolutely cannot go over to play help-defense at any time. You can't leave this girl open, she'll make you pay.

Defenses won't be able to cheat over as much to play help-defense against Caitlin Clark. If they do, Tessa will be open, and she will make you pay. The defense has to respect that. She's also a security blanket in case Kelsey Mitchell leaves or gets older.

CENTER CLARA STRACK | 6'5 | KENTUCKY

Excellent size at 6'5, moves well for her size. Impacts the game on both sides of the ball. Can score with her back to the basket, has good footwork inside. Also has touch on her jumper. On defense, she's able to protect the paint. Her long reach and anticipation helps her rack up the blocks.

GUARD TALIAH SCOTT | 5'9 | AUBURN

Excellent scorer, that's pretty easy to see. Not a great 3-point shooter yet, but she should be by the time she's a senior. Great at fooling defenders and getting around them for medium range to close shots. Has an array of moves to elude defenders, knows how to get to the basket.

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GUARD RAEGAN MCCOWEN | 5'11 | EASTERN ILLINOIS

Really good player, I don't understand how she's not playing for a bigger school!