Fantasy women’s basketball draft guide: Rankings, projections and strategy

All of your fantasy women’s basketball draft preparation needs collected in one place! Here you’ll find rankings, projections, cheat sheets, analysis and strategy. Check back every day for new content through the start of the 2025 season on May 16. If this is your first time playing fantasy, might we recommend starting with the basics: How to play fantasy women’s basketball.

Don’t have a team yet? Create or join a league and then dive into the latest draft-prep material tailored for whatever format you prefer.

Rankings and projections

Fantasy women’s basketball: 2025 rankings
A’ja Wilson tops the 2025 fantasy rankings ahead of the season with Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart behind her.

Sortable player projections and outlooks
Every point, rebound, steal, 3-pointer, block, turnover, steal, shot and free throw taken makes a difference in fantasy. We have them all projected for you right here.

Fantasy women’s basketball: Draft tiers at forward/center
Andre Snellings goes through the different tiers at the forward/center position to help you in your 2025 fantasy women’s basketball draft.

Fantasy women’s basketball: Draft tiers at guard
Eric Moody goes through the different tiers at the guard position to help you in your 2025 fantasy women’s basketball draft.

Mock Draft

6-team mock draft: How early did Paige Bueckers go? (April 25)

6-team, head-to-head mock draft (May 8)

Strategy and advice

Sleepers, breakouts and busts
Which players will exceed expectations in fantasy? Who will take a step back? Who is ready to reach an elite level? Our experts identify their picks.

Fantasy women’s basketball: Should you draft Clark or Wilson at No. 1?
A’ja Wilson opened as the top ranked player in fantasy women’s basketball entering the 2025 season, but does someone else have a case to supplant Wilson in 2025?

Roster-building essentials

Mock draft lobby
Take part in some mock drafts to work out the kinks before your real ones. Practice makes perfect.

Average draft position (ADP)/live draft results
Get a leg up on your opponents by knowing where each player is being selected in ESPN drafts so you can get the best value possible.

Draft, free agency and player movement tracker
Eric Moody and Andre Snellings break down the most impactful WNBA draft picks, free-agent signings and trades and what it means for fantasy in 2025.

How to play Fantasy Women’s Basketball
Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time? Here is everything you need to know so you can join in on the fun.

WNBA betting content

WNBA Betting guide: One bet for every team (May 12)

2025 WNBA Odds (May 2)