2025 WNBA Draft Stock Watch: Azzi Fudd, Hailey Van Lith + More!

[@HunterCruse14]

One quick note since I’ve received questions about Sedona Prince: I don't plan on discussing Prince’s WNBA draft stock on this channel, due to the multiple serious allegations raised against her. I can acknowledge she's one of the best players in the college basketball, but if I was a WNBA talent evaluator, I'd stay away from selecting her. If you aren't familiar with the allegations surrounding Prince, I'll include some links below: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpaYlIBsi9ipZpYsi=P85aBhRGBnsyR5lz - www.them.us/story/sedona-prince-olivia-stabile-tiktok-abuse-allegations-petition.

[@boomann]

What about Connor from TCU? She is hitting 4 three pointers a game. I like her style. Think she would fit in well with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Cannot imagine Kelly Krauskopf touching Sedona after reading the article. True or not true, a lot of teams in the Flyover states probably will stay clear of her. Maybe the North East or West Coast may consider it.

[@Asma-h7g]

thank you and I don’t hope anyone risk it actions have consequences

[@AirMouse]

I Respect that decision, Hunter!!!

[@Maleficent_Method973]

I don't keep up with wbb outside of the U.S. so I appreciate you for covering overseas prospects!

[@HunterCruse14]

OFC!

[@khalfani321]

Azzi and HVL let’s go!!!

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Malonga will not get pass the Liberty at 7th. Liberty will draft younger players knowing they will not be in the states for a few years. Probably hoping Malonga takes over for Jonquel Jones in a few years. Right now her biggest issue is her hands. She has a problem catching the basketball. That can be fixed.

[@DT_Brown]

Im not a fan of Hailey Van Lith, as a ND fan it very much pained me to watch that game, but facts are facts, she was the best player on the floor in the second half. She has been playing great. It’s like night and day from when she was playing so badly at LSU. (The reason I don’t like her is not that deep, just rivalry stuff from Louisville. she said she hated ND. Which is her right as a competitor lol)

[@apray359]

Hailey might go top 5 if she keeps this pace...shes been dishing assists like no ones business and they've beaten 2 top ranked teams!!! Her and prince have undeniable chemistry

[@elmiratchagop3642]

Yeah lets not push it😭 no way any of the top 3 lottery teams pick her. Mystics need a wing/big not another small guard. Valkeries will definitely not pick her either. They’ll likely go for a franchise type player. HVL at best is a early 2nd round pick and thats if everything goes right for her

[@DT_Brown]

As for Georgia, I’m not trying to be a hater because I’ve enjoyed watching her at VT for years, but she just gives me “good college player, not a WNBA player” vibes. I think she will play overseas. It’s rumored she’s even shorter than 5’6” in real life. Just too short imo.

[@HunterCruse14]

Yeah, I've heard she's under 5'6 as well

[@byranwitherspoon5369]

I agree… I don’t think she can translate into the pros

[@georgia_amoorefan]

A little off topic but I find it interesting how Sonia’s defense looks on different players. Off the top of my head I remember some games where it seemed like she does a better job on bigger players vs smaller ones. She made life hard for JuJu, but when Notre Dame played VT last year Georgia had an easier time scoring with Sonia on her versus Hannah. Then in that TCU game Hailey was cooking in that matchup. Just an observation though lol

[@DT_Brown]

It’s not just an observation, you are right. Ivey puts her on opponent’s best scorer every time, whether it’s a good matchup or not. She struggles when trying to stick with shorter quick guards. Also Ivey puts her on someone and refuses to deviate from that plan. she leaves Sonia out there to struggle even when it’s not working. It makes no sense, Hannah is right there! This happened with Fair (Syracuse) last year and with HVL on Friday. Citron did an excellent job last year with Paige, and pretty darn good against Juju, but chasing a smaller guard for 40 minutes is not her forte. Her defense mainly depends on fundamentals, anticipation, and discipline because she is not very fast. I will also add HVL was “cooking” because the ND help defense after she got by Citron was…not helping.

[@georgia_amoorefan]

@ lol at the “Hannah is right there!” cuz that’s so true, even with larger defenders she does a really good job at finding ways to defend them. So yeah I wonder why she leaves Sonia out there to struggle especially when she’s coming off injury as well

[@MrLarryLessor]

I like Sonia... But I would not want her as much as Azzi for the Chicago Sky. Azzi has shined in more high profile games - lets see if she's healed and can stay healthy this season & how much she grows - With Chennedy Carter I disagree with many Sky fans who think we have to go all in on Point Guard - Teams don't need a traditional point - especially if s/he is small and gets t aken advantage of on defense. If Miles is there take her. But otherwise Take Azzie over Sonia or kiki iriafin. No guarantee you get Azzi if you trade down from 3. One concern is that Azzi will shine this year and someone will take her before 3. HOpefully Miles keeps improving as well -- giving Chicago a win-win at #3 if they take either Olivia or Azzi A lot of people who acted like last years draft was some kind of "MOMENT in History" will see that it's simply PART of a movement that's been going on in the WNBA for over 3 years - Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston, Clark, Brink, Angel Reese, soon Paige, Miles, then Juju, HVL ,.... There is SO MUCH talent that is being developed in the NCAA's and even prior now. It's not all about 1 player.

[@georgia_amoorefan]

@@MrLarryLessor id def take Azzi over Sonia if she continues to play like this. I don’t think Olivia will be available but I do think Azzi will and honestly I don’t think the Sky are doomed if they don’t get a PG. UConn produces pro talent and I think Azzi will know how to get the ball down to the bigs if she needs to.

[@DT_Brown]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@georgia_amoorefanI like a lot of things about Ivey but she makes some really head scratching decisions at times. In the last few years including now, the team has been so ravaged by injuries that she doesn’t always have the personnel she needs. For this situation, she had the player she needed but didn’t make the switch. Citron was also not recovered from the knee injury last year when Ivey had her try to guard Fair for 40 minutes. It seems like she wants to trust Citron to push through and figure it out when she should be making adjustments instead. It’s like she’s trying to put a square peg in a round hole.

[@rph247]

Regardless of choices, I'm rooting for Dominique Malonga 🔥🔥🔥 to the Indiana Fever 🔥🔥🔥

[@georgia_amoorefan]

Georgias stock is def hurting rn😭😭 ik she put on a good amount of muscle this offseason. Her jumper looks a little bit different compared to her 3rd year when she was like second in the country in 3pm behind Caitlin. It’s weird but I need her to get it together lol

[@countyboy3988]

That's mainly because Clara Strack is no Liz Kitley Georgia benefited alot from the doubles Liz would draw. I'm not trying to discredit Strack or anything but there's a big difference when you don't have a 3 time ACC player of the year as ur teammate anymore 🤷🤷 lol

[@georgia_amoorefan]

@@countyboy3988I agree but Georgia hasn’t always been the most efficient player lol. She has no problem creating space and getting her shot off with/without Liz and her mechanics are pretty good as well. She just isn’t converting but I don’t think it’ll last, she usually gets hotter as the season goes on.

[@mauroradice7845]

Azzi's combination of quick release + quick first step will be the deal breaker for her imho. If she can keep showing those traits consistently she's gonna be a lotto pick. Furthermore, not basketball related, she got the brightest smile in the world.

[@Asma-h7g]

I agree Azzi’s mechanics is the reason she still high in draft picks she’s already doing everything correctly

[@superturtle806]

Malonga moves like giannis but can shoot, insane.

[@faflafaflev3899]

Malonga looks so goood, i didnt expect her to have such a season, dunking too sheeesh

[@CharlesTaylor-p2n]

Azzi fudd I want you here in Chicago

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Aw stop shes not even on anybody draft boards

[@Danielle0722]

I am glad she is back but no I would prefer Miles or PaoPao over her.

[@ABxx2011]

I'm so intrigued by Malonga. I feel like there's a good chance she'll end up being the second best player from this draft.

[@yslcologneconnoisseur7473]

If HVL doesn’t get better on the defensive end of the court, nothing else will matter.

[@nigelcrow2121]

I feel like there’s Soo many players overlooked on other teams. Just because they play for South Carolina and UCONN, is not a free ticket to the WNBA. But PaoPao deserves top 10-15 pick. Her 3 point percentage is insane…. Sooo accurate. Georgia will be just fine, many teams in Australia and Asia she can play for. Her 4 year body of work is amazing. One of the best PG still tbh.

[@DJ_Mr_Rodge]

❤....definitely keeping this information into account...thanks for the brea bell and HVL report...... Draft option 5. The chicago sky 2025 roster (update) Trade the third pick with washingon for their 4th and 6th pick (Washington needs a true PF like Kiki and or a true PG like olivia…..so therefore Chicago will have 3 first round picks and a second round pick) 5. kamilla cardoso/angel reese (when the team goes small ball) 4. angel reese (stretch 4 pin hybrid forward-guard)/aneesah morrow (when team goes small ball) 3. kia nurse (refer to sn) /Michaela Onyenwere/Sonia Citron/sivka/Aneesah 2. chennedy carter/ kia nurse (when the team goes with a tall guard lineup) 1. lindsay allen/chennedy carter (when the team goes with a tall guard lineup) Bench. 6. Sonia citron (1st round pick…Can make 3pts, play the 2 and 3 and can guard 6’0 wings/guard the 2 & 3) 7. Elizabeth Williams (versatile forward-center that can make short and long mid range shots) 8. sivka/Jordan hobbs/Janiah Barker (1st round pick…versatile forward/guard that can 3pt shoot defend 2-4….and also playmake alitle….can play the 2- 4 but prefers the 2 position) choose one of those three 9. Aneesah morrow (1st round pick…versatile forward that can rebound and defend and score in the low post and midrange….also has chemistry with angel reese) 10. Tina Charles (can mentor angel and milla)/ Emma emeeseman (can stretch the floor very well) 11. Raven johnson (a must in 2025 or 2026…can defend 1 to 3, playmake and has chemistry with milla) 12. kia nurse (versatile guard-forward, that can defend and shoot the 3 ….can play the 2 and 3) Sn: 2026 we draft (kiki rice via 2 1st round 2026 picks) or sign a starting PG….honestly 2027 seems like a strong PG/point-forward class to get a starting PG if we don’t get the PG that we want before then….also in between the of 2025 and 2027 we will look for stretch 4s and 5s (when tina Charles/emma/elizabeth Williams retires and/or departs from us by then….if we need more 3pt shooting….also if raven and kia not available for 2025 (raven a must though if available in 2025 or 2026) then hvl and brea beal a combo backcourt option or keeping Moriah and Rachel for another year Different Combinations for The chicago sky 2025 roster (update) 1. Small ball 5. angel reese 4. Aneesah morrow 3. Michaela 2. Kia nurse 1. Chennedy carter 2. Tall guard 5. Kamilla 4. reese 3. Michaela 2. Kia nurse 1. Chennedy carter) 3. 3pt /spacing 5. Kamilla 4. sivka/hobbs/barker 3. Sonia Citron 2. Kia nurse 1. Chennedy carter 4. Ultimate defense 5. Kamilla/elizabeth) 4. Angel 3. Michaela 2. Chennedy 1. Raven 5. Bench star lineup 5. Tina Charles 4. Elizabeth/aneesah 3. sivka/Jordan/barker 2. Sonia 1. Raven 6. Twin towers 5. kamilla, 4. tina Charles, 3. Sivka/Jordan/barker 2. Kia Nurse 1. Chennedy/raven 7. Beast mode 5. kamilla 4. angel 3. Michaela/aneesah 2. sivka/Jordan/barker 1. Chennedy 8. Small guard 5. Kamilla 4. Angel. 3. Kia nurse 2. Chennedy 1. Lindsay/raven 9. Experiment 5. Kamilla 4. Aneesah 3. Sivka/Jordan/barker 2. sonia 1. Chenn

[@tyronegill8772]

She didn't cook Citron. She used the screens set by the female you wont cover in the draft to get into the paint. Koval's defense in the S&R was terrible. To HVL's credit she did make tough contested layups after she got in the paint.

[@tyronegill8772]

I do agree with you Hunter that right now she is a third round pick. If she shoots better from deep, she can up her draft stock.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

HVL seems to be back playing similar to Louisville. HVL torched Sonia Citron. 4th quarter HVL took Citron to basketball every time. It got so bad they had to pull her off of HVL. Citron is a good defender if she can keep the player in front of her. She is also good at blocking from behind. Juju is not a side to side blow by you player. Juju is straight ahead not a lot of juke. Citron is slow and not much foot speed. Good mid range jumper and 3. Fever needs to stay away from her. I think she will end up with the Lynx coming off the bench. This is not a good draft. That might push her up.

[@liarcheckmate701]

Great work again! Love these summations. Impressed you let the numbers speak the truth. I see Amoore and my "feeling" is she's a first round pick. I love her command of the game, but you're right here. Same with HVL, I still cringe at her pull ups. Doesn't bode well.

[@boomann]

Lucy Olsen has been hurt, but she is a legit talent. I think the Indiana Fever should take her or HVL in the first round to lead the 2nd unit. And then pick Connor from TCU in the 2nd round.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Lucy and HVL are 3rd round players. HVL is not a PG. TCU has another player that brings the ball up. Hopefully the Fever protect Berger. Stupid Sides did not give her playing time.

[@nicholasmaharaj5493]

Imagine a player third in scoring in the nation only behind cc and watkins last year a 3rd round option ,i'm waiting for that statement to hold up,because it's hilarious

[@RonquixoteDIII]

@@GOLDKW-bl4gpnot a poing guard but averaging more than berger ever did? (7.1 vs 5.8) I wouldnt pick any guard with the 8 pick who cant help guard 3’s, but I think you’re underrating her improvement

[@boomann]

@GOLDKW-bl4gp that's why I said as a 6th man. HVL or Lucy Olsen would do good in that role.

[@robertsaner8766]

Tcu has shocked me with how good they are - van lilth is a better overall player than she has ever been before, conner is one of the best 3 pointshooters in college basketball, and sedona however dubious she may be is the best center in womens college basketball it aint betts

[@boondoggle4820]

I don’t want to hear it, you guys wrote Hailey off after her season at LSU which I said was a mistake. I also pointed out that she was the top scorer on her team by the end of the Olympics and had taken it to the next level as a basketball player, so I’m not surprised that she’s playing as well as she is.

[@brycesause]

Where do you get to watch international games cause I want to watch Dominic’s games and same with Awa Fam

[@HunterCruse14]

FIBA channel on KZbin!

[@dewuster8885]

It’s crazy how at one point, both HVL & Azzi were more acclaimed than CC. Shows you how much can change in a couple of years. It also shows you that CC’s kinda always been an outsider when it comes to the Women’s Basketball Establishment. Kinda gives her like a working class underdog appeal. (Being from Iowa, a working class state, also helps this)

[@Hello-mm3nl]

CC was no.4 player in her class, she was not an outsider

[@natureredux1957]

She ones of the Richest Women in the World but you say she appeals to the underdog working class. Hmmmmmmmmm.

[@dewuster8885]

@@Hello-mm3nlShe wasn’t getting the media coverage /hype starting from HS that players like Paige, Azzi, HVL, JuJu got. She only started becoming the media darling/focus b/c of what she did; she wasn’t built up by the WBB establishment (which I feel like is one of the reasons she a somewhat polarizing figure)

[@natureredux1957]

@@dewuster8885 Sure, if those folks actually CARED about the poor and working class. Then you would have a valid point. But since clearly he Does NOT, there really isn't a valid point to had there.

[@georgia_amoorefan]

⁠@@dewuster8885yeah but those players you named weren’t manufactured either (maybe Azzi). Paige, JuJu and Hailey had celebrities at their games and built up a fanbase due to their talents. Caitlin for whatever reason didn’t, maybe it’s cuz nothing happens in Iowa but those other players earned the attention they got.

[@1WizeDove]

Excellent analysis

[@Asma-h7g]

not moved by tcu just yet but good for hvl

[@PaulRounds-l7c]

The fever need to try to trade Smith to move up to take Malonga.

[@usveteran9893]

That would be a good move. Another move would be to get Satou Sabally.

[@PaulRounds-l7c]

@@usveteran9893 It will be difficult to do both unless you are willing to trade away a lot of future picks, which does not seem like a good idea.

[@yaelalexis6770]

Do you think it's a good room for the storm and who will they get as a player?

[@natureredux1957]

Azzi Fudd is dependent on her health and basically nothing else. HVL has to be an ELITE shooter although truth be told, her ball handling skills are far better then what some are stating. So at the end of the Day, as the Guards in the WNBA continually get bigger, how much will that change her STOCK value.

[@fruxyeah1780]

Will Betts declare?

[@HunterCruse14]

I’d be surprised since her sister is coming to UCLA next season

[@apray359]

I think she stays one more year. She would be the #1 pick in 2026 fs. Plus she wants to play with her stud of a sister I think. That's gonna be historic

[@grod6026]

Naw she's staying

[@chrisgermain3]

I'm saying it now Malonga is going in the top 3

[@HunterCruse14]

Not impossible, but it’s hard to tell with French league players & how feasible it is for them to play every season in the W

[@joysgroove]

Liberty are so annoying they are def getting the 6’6 prospect who can dunk and make threes

[@TheOregon24.Jazzmen48]

I could easily see Hailey van lith to the mystics if she keeps this up

[@Asma-h7g]

not to be mean by amoore with her height she can’t be a serious wnba player, she can play in Europe or overseas but the wnba is unrealistic

[@Mark-il5ei]

Paige?

[@Sammysg415]

Solidly goes #1

[@carol68490]

I promise it’s okay to not have her in every video lol