The WNBA draft is fast approaching on April 12 at the Nike headquarters in New York. Here is your HERO Sports 2018 WNBA first round mock draft:
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1. Las Vegas
A'ja Wilson — South Carolina
Wilson appears to be a no-brainer No. 1 pick. The National Player of the Year gives the Aces a strong inside presence, defender and staple to build on.
COMPARE: A'ja Wilson to any player
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2. Indiana
Kelsey Mitchell — Ohio State
With the trade of Briann January, the Fever need a point guard who poses a serious offensive threat. Mitchell is a big time name who will make an immediate impact for the Fever offensively.
COMPARE: Kelsey Mitchel to any player
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3. Chicago
Azura Stevens — UConn
After announcing she would forego her senior season at UConn, Stevens truly effected the draft board with the decision and shook things up. She's offensively aggressive, has a great frame and is a true rim protector at 6-foot-6.
COMPARE: Azura Stevens to any player
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4. Chicago
Diamond DeShields — Tennessee/Turkey
DeShields chose to forego her senior year at Tennessee this past season and has been playing professionally in Turkey. She is a multi-dimensional offensive threat the Sky could use.
COMPARE: Diamond DeShields (2016 season) to any player
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5. Seattle
Jordin Canada — UCLA
A quick, athletic guard who can get it to the rim, score and create. She has proven to take over games with her ability. Seattle needs a point guard with Sue Bird at the tail end of her career.
COMPARE: Jordin Canada to any player
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6. Dallas
Gabby Williams — UConn
A versatile and highly athletic guard/forward at 5-foot-11 who can score, rebound well and is capable of defending multiple positions. She gives the Wings more depth and versatility.
COMPARE: Gabby Williams to any player
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7. Washington
Victoria Vivians — Mississippi State
An athletic guard with a scoring mentality. Fresh off her second-consecutive National Championship game appearance, she's a leader and knows how to win.
COMPARE: Victoria Vivians to any player
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8. Indiana
Maria Vadeeva — Russia
Pokey Chapman's international experience in Russia and ties has her very familiar with the 19-year-old Vadeeva, who plays professionally alongside Nneka Ogwumike, Angel McCoughtry and Epiphanny Prince. She fits into their style well and brings another scoring option to the Fever.
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9. Connecticut
Kia Nurse — UConn
Keeping the Huskies at home has always played a major factor. She's gives Curt Miller and the Sun another offensive threat and consistent defender.
COMPARE: Kia Nurse to any player
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10. New York
Stephanie Mavunga — Ohio State
A strong inside presence who can rebound the ball well and provide more inside depth for the Liberty.
COMPARE: Stephanie Mavunga to any player
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11. Los Angeles
Monique Billings — UCLA
At 6-foot-4, the long, athletic post player rebounds the ball well and can get it to the rim. The home-town girl could fit well into the way LA likes to play.
COMPARE: Monique Billings to any player
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12. Phoenix
Ariel Atkins — Texas
A multi dimensional scoring guard who would provide more depth and athleticism for the Mercury.
COMPARE: Ariel Atkins to any player
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