With the South Carolina Gamecocks taking home the 2024 National Championship, we can now turn our focus to the WNBA Draft.
The latter half of the first six WNBA Draft picks is headlined by LSU star Angel Reese along with other women who could be impact players in the league like Alissa Pili and Nika Muhl.
Here is how we at SportsworldNews see the rest of the first round picks of the 2024 WNBA Draft shaping out.
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No.7 Minnesota Lynx: Angel Reese
College: LSU
Position: Center
Height: 6 foot 3
Angel Reese, one of the biggest stars in college basketball, made a significant impact during her time with the LSU Tigers. Her achievements on the court are awe-inspiring.
Reese's game does need some fine-tuning, which is why she could still fall outside of the top six picks. Angel Reese is a walking double-double, averaging 21.0 points and 14.4 rebounds per game during her time with LSU. She could immediately come in and fill the gap at center for the Minnesota Lynx.
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No.8 Chicago Sky: Nyadiew Puoch
League: Australia
Position: Forward
Height: 6 foot 3
The Chicago Sky could use their second pick in the first round to grab a talent from overseas in Nyadiew Puoch.
Puoch, dubbed the Block Doctor, is only 19 but has showcased immense defensive potential with her athletics and versatility. She would still be a project and has a long way to go in reaching her ceiling.
Nyadiew Puoch can be molded into a defensive cornerstone for the Chicago Sky for years to come with the proper development and care.
No.9 Dallas Wings: Isobel Borlase
League: Australia
Position: Guard
Height: 5 foot 11
The Dallas Wings need stronger wing play and can gamble on another overseas prospect, Isobel Borlase.
Borlase showcased immense potential last season in the WNBL in Australia, winning the Breakout Player of the Year and the Sixth Woman of the Year award in the same season.
She could possibly be a big piece for the Dallas Wings moving forward if she makes the jump to the WNBA.
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No.10 Connecticut Sun: Alissa Pili
College: Utah
Position: Forward
Height: 6 foot 2
The Connecticut Sun's lack of floor spacing was a primary concern last season, as they ranked ninth in the league in 3-point attempts.
The Sun also lost three of their five players who shot 3-pointers consistently last season.
Alissa Pili could help remedy some of their shooting woes. Pili came up big-time when shooting the ball, hitting over 40% from 3-point territory.
No.11 New York Liberty: Charisma Osborne
Position: Point Guard
College: UCLA
Height: 5 foot 9
The New York Liberty fell short of their goal of a WNBA Championship last season, losing to the Las Vegas Aces.
The Liberty would be making a solid depth addition to their roster by taking Charisma Osborne with this pick, possibly helping them back to a WNBA Finals and ideally winning it all this time around.
Charisma Osborne could be a solid backup point guard for the New York Liberty. She has displayed the ability to shoot and score at a high level at UCLA, which could provide a big boost for Liberty offensively.
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No.12 Atlanta Dream: Nika Muhl
College: UConn
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5 foot 10
The Atlanta Dream will round out the first round, potentially taking UConn Nika Muhl. The Dream don't need much by way of an upgrade at any particular position. However, they could benefit greatly from a boost in their backcourt.
Still, Muhl could be impactful for the Atlanta Dream if taken with this pick. Last season for UConn, she played a pivotal role in helping the team make a trip to the NCAA Women's Final Four.
Nika Muhl has shown she is a great ball handler who can be another scoring option or playmaker in a pinch, making her a fantastic addition to the Atlanta Dream.
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