Draft day is here! Where South Carolina seniors stand in latest WNBA mock drafts
The 2025 WNBA Draft is Monday, and three seniors from South Carolina women’s basketball have a shot at hearing their names called by commissioner Cathy Engelbert on draft night.
If any one of Te-Hina Paopao, Sania Feagin and Bree Hall is selected, it would make four straight WNBA Drafts where a former Gamecock is selected. If any of the trio is selected in the first round, it would be the third draft in a row where the program produces a first-round pick.
Where Te-Hina Paopao stands
Yahoo Sports: No. 6, Washington Mystics
Tankathon: No. 8, Connecticut Sun
The Athletics: No. 10, Chicago Sky
USA Today: No. 10, Chicago Sky
The Athletic: No. 10, Chicago Sky
Sports Illustrated: No. 12, Dallas Wings
ESPN: No. 17, Golden State Valkyries
If the mock drafts are right, Paopao is all but a lock to be a first-round draft pick.
The guard is projected to go as high as No. 6 — just missing out on lottery pick status — and is projected to go as low as No. 17. ESPN projects Paopao in their latest mock draft as a second-rounder.
Paopao helped lead South Carolina to an undefeated season and national title in 2024. That year she led the country with a 46.8% 3-point percentage and was named an All-American. Paopao averaged 9.4 points per game for the Gamecocks this season.
“She began her career as a point guard at Oregon, but in two seasons with the Gamecocks, Paopao has evolved into more of a 2 guard/shooter — and a good one at that,” ESPN’s Charlie Creme said. “Her experience both on and off the ball will translate to the next level if her quickness is good enough.”
Paopao ended with 153 career games under her belt in which she averaged 11.4 points per game and a 3-point clip of 40%.
Where Sania Feagin stands
ESPN: No. 10, Chicago Sky
CBS: No. 12, Dallas Wings
Tankathon: No. 19, Indiana Fever
Feagin saw her draft stock rise in the final stretch of the season.
The senior forward was named to the All-SEC defensive team (the first All-SEC honor of the her career), All-SEC Tournament and earned NCAA All-Regional team honors in March.
She became a crucial part of the Gamecocks run through the postseason and averaged a career-high 8.1 points 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this year.
“A 6-foot-5 wingspan and a high basketball IQ has made Feagin into a good prospect as a defender,” ESPN’s Charlie Creme said. “Her offensive game began to show promise late this season, but value there will come as a screener and offensive rebounder.”
Dawn Staley has high expectations for Feagin on draft night. Before the national title game she predicted Feagin would be a lottery (top-four) pick.
Feagin was officially invited to attend the draft in person on Friday.
Where Bree Hall stands
ESPN: No. 27, Dallas Wings
ESPN projects Hall as an early third-round pick.
Hall helped South Carolina win two national championships during her time as a Gamecock. She averaged 6.3 points and three rebounds per game this season.
Staley has called Hall one of the best defenders she’s ever coached.
“Breezy is an elite defender,” Staley said in a statement posted Friday to social media. “Give her the assignment, and she will carry it out. She competes at a high level every time she steps onto the floor. Her offense has continued to improve. She can finish at the rim, and she has always had a knack for making timely 3-pointers.”
Hall played in 147 games during her four years at South Carolina, more than any four-year player in program history.
How to watch the WNBA Draft
When: Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN app
This story was originally published April 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM.
