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Every WNBA Draft No. 1 Overall Pick
Being selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft is a significant milestone that signifies not only exceptional talent but also immense potential and promise in the world of women’s basketball.
Being chosen first overall brings with it a sense of recognition, validation, and respect from peers, fans, and the broader basketball community. It also opens doors to various opportunities, including lucrative contracts, endorsement deals, and increased media exposure.
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Players chosen as the top pick in the draft are often seen as future stars of the league, with high expectations placed upon them to lead their teams to success both on and off the court.
Take a look at the list below and see how many first overall WNBA Draft picks you recognize!
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1. Paige Bueckers | 2025 | Dallas Wings
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2. Caitlin CLark | 2024 | Indiana Fever
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3. Aliyah Boston | 2023 | Indiana Fever
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4. Rhyne Howard | 2022 | Atlanta Dream
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5. Charli Collier | 2021 | Dallas Wings
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6. Sabrina Ionescu | 2020 | New York Liberty
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7. Jackie Young | 2019 | Las Vegas Aces
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8. A’ja Wilson | 2018 | Las Vegas Aces
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9. Kelsey Plum | 2017 | Atlanta Dream
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10. Breanna Stewart | 2016 | Seattle Storm
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11. Jewell Loyd | 2015 | Seattle Storm
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12. Chiney Ogwumike | 2014 | Connecticut Sun
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13. Brittney Griner | 2013 | Phoenix Mercury
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14. Nneka Ogwumike | 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks
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15. Maya Moore | 2011 | Minnesota Lynx
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16. Tina Charles | 2010 | Connecticut Sun
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17. Angel McCoughtry | 2009 | Atlanta Dream
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18. Candace Parker | 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks
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19. Lindsey Harding | 2007 | Phoenix Mercury
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20. Seimone Augustus | 2006 | Minnesota Lynx
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21. Janel McCarville | 2005 | Charlotte Sting
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22. Diana Taurasi | 2004 | Phoenix Mercury
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23. LaToya Thomas | 2003 | Cleveland Rockers
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24. Sue Bird | 2002 | Seattle Storm
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25. Lauren Jackson | 2001 | Seattle Storm
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26. Ann Wauters | 2000 | Cleveland Rockers
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27. Chamique Holdsclaw | 1999 | Washington Mystics
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28. Margo Dydek | 1998 | Utah Starzz
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29. Tina Thompson | 1997 | Houston Comets
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