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2015 WNBA draft
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| 2015 WNBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date | 16 April |
| Location | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut |
| Networks | ESPN2, ESPNU |
| Overview | |
| League | WNBA |
| First selection | Jewell Loyd Seattle Storm |
The 2015 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2015 WNBA season.[1] The Seattle Storm picked first.
This year's draft was unusual in that two players with remaining college eligibility declared for the draft—Jewell Loyd of Notre Dame, who had one year of eligibility remaining, and Amanda Zahui B. of Minnesota, with two years remaining. Both players were draft-eligible by virtue of their births in 1993; under current draft rules, players who turn 22 in the calendar year of the draft can declare themselves eligible even if they have not completed college eligibility.[2] Before this season, only two players with remaining college eligibility had ever entered the WNBA draft, and only one of these did so before her fourth college season (Kelsey Bone in 2012).[3]
Draft lottery
[edit]The lottery selection to determine the order of the top four picks in the 2015 draft occurred on August 21, 2014. The team that would get the first pick would be the winner of the lottery.[4]
Note: Team selected for the No. 1 pick noted in bold text.
| Team | 2014 record | Lottery chances[5] | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 12–22 | 35.9% | 1st pick |
| Tulsa Shock | 12–22 | 35.9% | 2nd pick |
| Connecticut Sun | 13–21 | 17.8% | 3rd pick |
| Connecticut Sun (from New York Liberty) | 15–19[a] | 10.4% | 4th pick |
- ^ New York's record
Draft invitees
[edit]The WNBA announced on April 13, 2015 the 12 players invited to attend the draft.[6]
Brittany Boyd, California- Reshanda Gray, California
- Dearica Hamby, Wake Forest
- Isabelle Harrison, Tennessee
- Brittany Hrynko, DePaul
- Samantha Logic, Iowa
- Jewell Loyd, Notre Dame
- Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut
- Kiah Stokes, Connecticut
- Aleighsa Welch, South Carolina
- Elizabeth Williams, Duke
Amanda Zahui B., Minnesota
Key
[edit]| ! | Denotes player who has been inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| ^ | Denotes player who has been inducted to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame |
| * | Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game and All-WNBA Team |
| + | Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game |
| # | Denotes player who never played in the WNBA regular season or playoffs |
| Bold | Denotes player who won Rookie of the Year |
Draft
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Round 1
[edit]| Pick | Player | Nationality | Team | School / club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewell Loyd * |  United States
|
Seattle Storm | Notre Dame |
| 2 | Amanda Zahui B. |  Sweden
|
Tulsa Shock | Minnesota |
| 3 | Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis | United States
|
Seattle Storm (from Connecticut)[a] | Connecticut |
| 4 | Elizabeth Williams + | Connecticut Sun (from New York) | Duke | |
| 5 | Cheyenne Parker + | Chicago Sky | Middle Tennessee | |
| 6 | Dearica Hamby + | San Antonio Stars (from Indiana)[b] | Wake Forest | |
| 7 | Crystal Bradford | Los Angeles Sparks | Central Michigan | |
| 8 | Ally Malott | Washington Mystics | Dayton | |
| 9 | Brittany Boyd | New York Liberty (from San Antonio) | California | |
| 10 | Samantha Logic | Atlanta Dream | Iowa | |
| 11 | Kiah Stokes | New York Liberty (from Minnesota) | Connecticut | |
| 12 | Isabelle Harrison | Phoenix Mercury | Tennessee |
Round 2
[edit]| Pick | Player | Nationality | Team | School / club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Brianna Kiesel | United States
|
Tulsa Shock | Pittsburgh |
| 14 | Cierra Burdick | Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle) | Tennessee | |
| 15 | Natasha Cloud | Washington Mystics (from Connecticut via Seattle) | Saint Joseph's | |
| 16 | Reshanda Gray | Minnesota Lynx (from New York) | California | |
| 17 | Betnijah Laney + | Chicago Sky | Rutgers | |
| 18 | Alex Harden | Phoenix Mercury (from Indiana)[c] | Wichita State | |
| 19 | Brittany Hrynko (traded to Atlanta) | Connecticut Sun (from Los Angeles) | DePaul | |
| 20 | Vicky McIntyre # | Seattle Storm (from Washington) | Oral Roberts | |
| 21 | Chelsea Gardner # | Indiana Fever (from San Antonio) | Kansas | |
| 22 | Aleighsa Welch # | Chicago Sky (from Atlanta) | South Carolina | |
| 23 | Amber Orrange # | New York Liberty (from Minnesota) | Stanford | |
| 24 | Žofia Hruščáková # |  Slovakia
|
Phoenix Mercury | Good Angels Košice (Slovakia) |
Round 3
[edit]| Pick | Player | Nationality | Team | School / club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Mimi Mungedi # |  Gabon
|
Tulsa Shock | Nevada |
| 26 | Nneka Enemkpali # | United States
|
Seattle Storm | Texas |
| 27 | Laurin Mincy # | New York Liberty (from Connecticut) | Maryland | |
| 28 | Michala Johnson # | New York Liberty (from Minnesota) | Wisconsin | |
| 29 | Ariel Massengale # | Atlanta Dream | Tennessee | |
| 30 | Dragana Stanković # |  Serbia
|
San Antonio Stars (from Indiana) | UNIQA Euroleasing Sopron (Hungary) |
| 31 | Andrea Hoover | United States
|
Los Angeles Sparks | Dayton |
| 32 | Marica Gajić # |  Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Washington Mystics | ŽKK Celje (Slovenia) |
| 33 | Nikki Moody # | United States
|
San Antonio Stars | Iowa State |
| 34 | Lauren Okafor # | Atlanta Dream | James Madison | |
| 35 | Shae Kelley | Minnesota Lynx (from New York) | Minnesota | |
| 36 | Promise Amukamara # |  Nigeria
|
Phoenix Mercury | Arizona State |
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ The Storm traded Camille Little and Shekinna Stricklen to Connecticut for the 3rd and 15th picks in this draft.[7]
- ^ The Stars traded Shenise Johnson and their second-round pick to Indiana for the first- and third-round picks in this draft.[8]
- ^ May 12, 2014: Indiana to Phoenix[9]
- Indiana acquired Maggie Lucas
- Phoenix acquired 2015 second-round pick
References
[edit]- ^ "Seattle Storm Win Top Pick in 2015 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm". WNBA.
- ^ Feinberg, Doug (April 15, 2015). "Jewell Loyd, Amanda Zahui B. shake up WNBA draft". The Denver Post. Associated Press. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ^ Morris, Benjamin (April 27, 2015). "Women's College Basketball Is Better Than Men's". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Seattle Storm win WNBA draft lottery, secure No. 1 pick - ESPN
- ^ "Seattle Storm Win Draft Lottery!". YouTube. WNBA. August 21, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Loyd, Mosqueda-Lewis Headline List of Top College Prospects to Attend WNBA Draft 2015 Presented by State Farm" (Press release). WNBA. April 13, 2015. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Seattle Storm 2015 Team Transactions". ESPN. ESPN. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Fever Acquire Shenise Johnson From Stars
- ^ "Indiana Acquires Two-Time Big Ten Player of the Year Maggie Lucas". Our Sports Central. May 12, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
2015 WNBA draft
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The 2015 WNBA Draft was the nineteenth annual player selection meeting for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), held on April 16, 2015, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.[1] The event featured three rounds comprising 36 picks across the league's twelve teams, allowing selections of eligible amateur players primarily from U.S. colleges and international circuits.[2]
In the lead-up to the draft, the Seattle Storm won the WNBA Draft Lottery on August 21, 2014, securing the No. 1 overall pick after tying with the Tulsa Shock for the worst record from the 2014 season.[3] With the top selection, the Storm chose guard Jewell Loyd from Notre Dame, recognized as the ACC Player of the Year and espnW's National Player of the Year.[4] The Tulsa Shock followed by selecting center Amanda Zahui B. from Minnesota with the second pick, while the Storm used the third pick—acquired in a trade—to draft forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis from UConn, the NCAA's all-time leader in three-pointers made.[4] The draft was broadcast live on ESPN2 for the third consecutive year in prime time.[5]
The 2015 draft class was highlighted by its depth and long-term impact, producing the league's 2015 Rookie of the Year in Loyd, who later earned six All-Star selections, the 2023 All-Star Game MVP, and contributed to three WNBA championships (two with the Storm in 2018 and 2020, and one with the Las Vegas Aces in 2025).[6] Other notable contributors included center Elizabeth Williams (selected fourth overall by the Connecticut Sun), who became a 2017 All-Star, and forward Dearica Hamby (sixth overall by the San Antonio Stars), a two-time Sixth Player of the Year and three-time All-Star (2021, 2022, 2024).[2] The class also featured international talents like Zahui B., underscoring the draft's role in bolstering the league's competitive landscape.[4]
This selection process emphasized players with versatile skills suited to the WNBA's pace and physicality, drawing from a broader pool of eligible college seniors and international talents evaluated by league scouts.[25] While the invitees were predominantly domestic college standouts, the draft itself incorporated international players through later rounds, reflecting the league's global scouting reach.
The draft opened with Jewell Loyd, a dynamic guard renowned for her scoring and athleticism, selected first overall by the Seattle Storm as the consensus top prospect after leading Notre Dame to the NCAA championship game.[21][29] Tulsa followed by drafting Amanda Zahui B., a Swedish-born center from Minnesota celebrated for her elite shot-blocking and defensive prowess, positioning her as a potential anchor for the Shock's frontcourt.[21][30] Immediate reactions highlighted the excitement around these early entries, with Loyd and Zahui B. viewed as franchise cornerstones despite forgoing remaining college eligibility.[29]
Two trades shaped the middle of the round, both involving the New York Liberty. Prior to the draft, New York acquired the ninth pick from the San Antonio Stars in exchange for forward Alex Montgomery, allowing them to select point guard Brittany Boyd from California to add backcourt tenacity.[31] Later, the Liberty traded guard Anna Cruz, along with their 16th and 35th picks, to the Minnesota Lynx for the 11th pick (used on forward Kiah Stokes from UConn), the 23rd, and the 28th selections, enhancing their draft capital without major disruptions.[32] No significant controversies arose during the round, as teams prioritized immediate roster fits over long-term projections.[30]
Trades played a notable role in reshaping the round's distribution, with several of the 12 picks originating from other teams through exchanges made in previous seasons or during the draft process itself. For instance, the Los Angeles Sparks selected forward Cierra Burdick, known for her rebounding tenacity, while the Washington Mystics leveraged a multi-team swap involving Connecticut and Seattle to draft guard Natasha Cloud, valued for her defensive versatility.[1] These maneuvers allowed teams to target specific skill sets, such as multi-positional forwards like Reshanda Gray, selected by Minnesota via New York, who brought athleticism and scoring off the bench.[2]
The round showcased a blend of domestic college talents and emerging international prospects, adding depth with players adaptable to professional demands. Pick 24, forward Zofia Hruscakova from Slovakia, represented the round's international element, bringing overseas experience from European leagues to Phoenix and highlighting teams' interest in global scouting for versatile bigs.[26] Surprises emerged in selections like Betnijah Laney to Chicago, an underrated Rutgers product whose perimeter skills and toughness positioned her as a potential swing player, and Alex Harden to Phoenix, a Wichita State guard noted for her scoring efficiency in transition.[1] Overall, the picks underscored the draft's mid-round strategy of building rosters with reliable contributors rather than high-risk stars.[2]
Among these picks, international selections included Dragana Stanković from Serbia and Marića Gajič from Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting teams' interest in global talent despite the round's low visibility.[33] Of the group, only Andrea Hoover appeared in 12 games for the Sparks, averaging 3.8 points per game, while Shae Kelley played in 6 games for the Lynx, contributing modestly off the bench; the remaining 10 draftees did not play in the WNBA.
Background
Event Details
The 2015 WNBA Draft took place on April 16, 2015, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.[7] This marked the second consecutive year the event was held at the venue, home of the Connecticut Sun, following its relocation from studio settings to create a more engaging live experience for fans and prospects.[8] The draft was broadcast live on ESPN2 beginning at 8 p.m. ET, with a simulcast on ESPNU, allowing widespread access to the proceedings.[5] Coverage featured anchor Kevin Negandhi alongside analysts Rebecca Lobo and Carolyn Peck, with reporter Holly Rowe providing on-site updates and interviews.[8] The event consisted of three rounds comprising 36 total picks across the league's 12 teams.[7] A spirited crowd filled the arena, contributing to an energetic atmosphere highlighted by live reactions from invited prospects and behind-the-scenes moments.[9] The Seattle Storm, having won the draft lottery in 2014, held the No. 1 overall selection for the third time in franchise history after previous lottery victories in 2001 and 2002.[10]Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2015 WNBA Draft, domestic players were required to be at least 22 years old during the calendar year of the draft or to have completed their four years of college eligibility.[5] International players faced a lower age threshold, needing only to turn 20 years old in the draft year, regardless of professional experience abroad.[11] College seniors and recent graduates were automatically eligible without further action, while underclassmen could enter early by formally renouncing their remaining NCAA eligibility and notifying the WNBA league office.[5] This renouncement process allowed promising younger talents to forgo additional college seasons, provided they met the age requirement; for instance, Notre Dame's Jewell Loyd declared early after her junior year, having turned 22 in October 2015.[12] Underclassmen not participating in late-season postseason play had to declare by 10 days prior to the draft date of April 16, 2015—specifically April 6—while those still competing could notify the league up to 24 hours after their final game if it fell within that window.[13] The 2015 draft pool featured a strong contingent of NCAA standouts from elite programs such as Notre Dame and UConn, highlighting the league's reliance on top domestic college talent.[8]Draft Lottery
Lottery Process
The WNBA draft lottery system, introduced in 2002, determines the order of the top four picks, supplanting the prior method of assigning them strictly in inverse order of the previous season's regular-season records. This lottery, conducted after the 2014 season, involved the four non-playoff teams: the Connecticut Sun, Tulsa Shock, Seattle Storm, and New York Liberty. The mechanism aimed to foster parity across the league by incorporating randomness, thereby discouraging teams from intentionally underperforming—or "tanking"—to secure advantageous draft positions.[3][10] Odds for the No. 1 overall pick were determined by each team's regular-season winning percentage from the prior year, with poorer records conferring higher probabilities to incentivize consistent competition. The two teams tied for the worst 2014 record—the Seattle Storm and Tulsa Shock, both at 12-22—each received 359 of 1,000 possible combinations, yielding a 35.9% chance apiece. The Connecticut Sun, with a 13-21 mark, was assigned 178 combinations for a 17.8% probability, while the New York Liberty (15-19) got 104 combinations, or 10.4%. These weighted odds ensured that while chance played a role, teams with stronger claims to needing talent upgrades retained an edge.[10][14] The drawing employed a ping-pong ball lottery akin to the NBA's, using a machine containing 14 balls numbered 1 through 14; four balls were selected sequentially to generate one of 1,000 pre-assigned combinations corresponding to the teams' odds (one of 1,001 total possible outcomes was unused). The event occurred annually in August, with the 2015 draft lottery specifically held on August 21, 2014, at the league's headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey and broadcast live. The top two picks were awarded via separate drawings among all four teams, while the third and fourth went to the remaining participants in inverse order of their records.[10][3]2015 Results
The 2015 WNBA Draft lottery took place on August 21, 2014, at the league's headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey.[10] The four non-playoff teams from the 2014 season participated, with odds determined by their previous season's records: the Seattle Storm and Tulsa Shock each entered with a 12–22 record and 359 chances out of 1,000 (35.9% odds for the top pick), the Connecticut Sun had a 13–21 record and 178 chances (17.8% odds), and the New York Liberty held a 15–19 record and 104 chances (10.4% odds).[10] Seattle Storm defied expectations among the favorites by winning the No. 1 overall selection, their second such lottery victory following the 2002 draft in which they chose Sue Bird.[10] The Tulsa Shock earned the No. 2 pick, while the Connecticut Sun secured Nos. 3 and 4, with the latter acquired through a prior trade for the Liberty's rights.[10] The proceedings aired live on ESPN2 during halftime of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever.[10]Pre-Draft
Early Entry Declarations
In the 2015 WNBA draft, two prominent college underclassmen declared early entry, forgoing their remaining NCAA eligibility to pursue professional opportunities. Jewell Loyd, a junior guard from Notre Dame, and Amanda Zahui B., a sophomore center from the University of Minnesota, both renounced their remaining college eligibility, becoming the draft's highest-profile early entrants.[15][16] Loyd's decision followed a standout junior campaign in which she averaged 19.8 points per game, showcasing her explosive scoring, playmaking, and perimeter shooting that positioned her as a consensus top prospect.[17] Zahui B., eligible due to turning 22 during the 2015 season, similarly emerged as a blue-chip talent after leading the NCAA in blocks at 4.1 per game while averaging 18.8 points and 12.9 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends.[18][19] Their entries elevated the draft's perceived depth, drawing comparisons to elite predecessors and shifting mock projections dramatically.[20] Under WNBA rules allowing international players over 22 or U.S. players with three years removed from high school to declare early, both submitted their intentions in early April, ahead of the league's deadline approximately ten days before the April 16 draft.[12] Once declared, withdrawals were not permitted after this cutoff, committing them fully to the professional ranks.[21] The duo's selections in the top three picks represented a rare occurrence, marking the first instance since 2008—when Candace Parker entered early as the No. 1 overall choice—that multiple underclassmen declarations resulted in top-three draft positions, infusing immediate star potential into the class.[22][23]Draft Invitees
On April 13, 2015, the WNBA announced the 12 players invited to attend the 2015 draft, held three days later at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. These invitees represented the league's top evaluated prospects, chosen based on comprehensive scouting reports, standout college performances, and demonstrated potential for professional success.[24] Not all invitees were guaranteed selections, but their presence at the event highlighted their status as leading candidates in a draft class bolstered by early entries from underclassmen. The group included four guards, six forwards, and one center, primarily from U.S. college programs. Among them were two underclassmen who had declared early eligibility: Jewell Loyd, a junior guard from Notre Dame who earned espnW National Player of the Year honors after averaging 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in her final college season; and Amanda Zahui B., a sophomore center from Minnesota known for her shot-blocking prowess, having led the nation with 106 blocks as a freshman. Other prominent invitees included Elizabeth Williams, a senior forward from Duke who anchored the Blue Devils' defense with 16.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game; and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, a senior forward from UConn and the NCAA's all-time leader in three-pointers made (354). The full list of invitees is as follows:| Position | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| Guard | Brittany Boyd | California |
| Guard | Brittany Hrynko | DePaul |
| Guard | Samantha Logic | Iowa |
| Guard | Jewell Loyd | Notre Dame |
| Forward | Reshanda Gray | California |
| Forward | Dearica Hamby | Wake Forest |
| Forward | Aleighsa Welch | South Carolina |
| Forward | Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis | UConn |
| Forward | Isabelle Harrison | Tennessee |
| Forward | Kiah Stokes | UConn |
| Forward | Elizabeth Williams | Duke |
| Center | Amanda Zahui B. | Minnesota |
Draft Selections
Selection Key
The 2015 WNBA Draft consisted of 36 total picks distributed across three rounds, with each of the league's 12 teams receiving one selection per round.[26] In Round 1, picks were determined by the draft lottery order among non-playoff teams, followed by the reverse order of regular-season standings for the remaining selections; subsequent rounds followed a snake draft format, reversing the order each round based on the inverse of the previous season's standings.[27] To denote specific circumstances in the draft selections, the following symbols are used: an asterisk (*) indicates a player who never appeared in a WNBA regular-season or playoff game, while a caret (^) marks instances where a team's draft rights to a pick were traded to another team after the selection but before the player signed. Several picks in the 2015 draft involved pre-draft trades, such as the No. 3 overall selection, which was acquired by the Seattle Storm from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for players Camille Little and Shekinna Stricklen.[28] The draft picks are presented in a tabular format for clarity, with columns including the overall pick number, the selecting team (noting any trade origins in parentheses), the player's name, and their college or country of origin, followed by a notes column for additional details such as symbols or trade specifics.[1] This structure facilitates quick reference to the sequence and context of each selection while highlighting the draft's transactional elements.Round 1
The first round of the 2015 WNBA Draft consisted of 12 selections, primarily featuring guards and forwards from prominent NCAA programs, with a notable emphasis on versatile perimeter players and interior defenders.[26] The Seattle Storm dominated the early picks, securing two of the top three selections to bolster their backcourt and wing depth.[21]| Pick | Team | Player | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Storm | Jewell Loyd | Notre Dame |
| 2 | Tulsa Shock | Amanda Zahui B. | Minnesota |
| 3 | Seattle Storm | Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis | UConn |
| 4 | Connecticut Sun | Elizabeth Williams | Duke |
| 5 | Chicago Sky | Cheyenne Parker | Middle Tennessee State |
| 6 | San Antonio Stars | Dearica Hamby | Wake Forest |
| 7 | Los Angeles Sparks | Crystal Bradford | Central Michigan |
| 8 | Washington Mystics | Ally Malott | Dayton |
| 9 | New York Liberty (from San Antonio) | Brittany Boyd | California |
| 10 | Atlanta Dream | Samantha Logic | Iowa |
| 11 | New York Liberty (from Minnesota) | Kiah Stokes | UConn |
| 12 | Phoenix Mercury | Isabelle Harrison | Tennessee |
Round 2
The second round of the 2015 WNBA Draft featured 12 selections, focusing on versatile role players and depth additions for teams, with several picks acquired through prior trades that shuffled the order.[1] These selections emphasized guards and forwards capable of contributing in bench roles, rebounding, and perimeter defense, often from mid-major or established college programs.[2] Unlike the star-studded first round, this round highlighted prospects projected for immediate rotational minutes rather than franchise cornerstones. The following table lists all second-round picks, including drafting team, player, position, and college or origin:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tulsa Shock | Brianna Kiesel | G | Pittsburgh |
| 14 | Los Angeles Sparks | Cierra Burdick | F | Tennessee |
| 15 | Washington Mystics (from Connecticut Sun via Seattle Storm) | Natasha Cloud | G | St. Joseph's |
| 16 | Minnesota Lynx (from New York Liberty) | Reshanda Gray | F | California |
| 17 | Chicago Sky | Betnijah Laney | F/G | Rutgers |
| 18 | Phoenix Mercury (from Indiana Fever) | Alex Harden | G/F | Wichita State |
| 19 | Connecticut Sun | Brittany Hrynko | G | DePaul |
| 20 | Seattle Storm (from Washington Mystics) | Vicky McIntyre | C | Oral Roberts |
| 21 | Indiana Fever (from San Antonio Stars) | Chelsea Gardner | F | Kansas |
| 22 | Chicago Sky (from Atlanta Dream) | Aleighsa Welch | F | South Carolina |
| 23 | New York Liberty (from Minnesota Lynx) | Amber Orrange | G | Stanford |
| 24 | Phoenix Mercury | Zofia Hruscakova | F | Good Angels Košice (Slovakia) |
Round 3
The third round of the 2015 WNBA Draft consisted of 12 selections, spanning picks 25 through 36, and focused primarily on lesser-known college prospects and a few international players, many of whom were ultimately released before the regular season or never appeared in a game.[33] This round represented the lowest priority for teams, often serving as speculative depth additions that were frequently cut during training camps, with only two draftees seeing limited action in the league that year.[2] Trades affected a couple of picks, including the New York Liberty's acquisition of Minnesota's No. 28 selection and the Lynx's receipt of New York's No. 35 pick.[33] The following table lists all third-round selections, including the drafting team, player, position, and school or club:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Tulsa Shock | Mimi Mungedi | F | Nevada |
| 26 | Seattle Storm | Nneka Enemkpali | F | Texas |
| 27 | New York Liberty | Laurin Mincy | G | Maryland |
| 28 | New York Liberty (from Minnesota) | Michala Johnson | F | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Atlanta Dream | Ariel Massengale | G | Tennessee |
| 30 | San Antonio Stars | Dragana Stanković | C | UNIQA Euroleasing Sopron (Serbia) |
| 31 | Los Angeles Sparks | Andrea Hoover | G | Dayton |
| 32 | Washington Mystics | Marića Gajič | G | ŽKK Celje (Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
| 33 | San Antonio Stars | Nikki Moody | G | Iowa State |
| 34 | Atlanta Dream | Lauren Okafor | F | James Madison |
| 35 | Minnesota Lynx (from New York) | Shae Kelley | F | Minnesota |
| 36 | Phoenix Mercury | Promise Amukamara | G | Arizona State |