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Every WNBA Draft No. 1 Overall Pick

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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. RELATED | 2025 WNBA Draft: Complete List Of Every Pick Made 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!

1. Paige Bueckers | 2025 | Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers | 2025 | Dallas Wings — Source: Getty

2. Caitlin CLark | 2024 | Indiana Fever

Caitlin CLark | 2024 | Indiana Fever — Source: Getty

3. Aliyah Boston | 2023 | Indiana Fever

Aliyah Boston | 2023 | Indiana Fever — Source: Getty

4. Rhyne Howard | 2022 | Atlanta Dream

Rhyne Howard | 2022 | Atlanta Dream — Source: Getty

5. Charli Collier | 2021 | Dallas Wings

Charli Collier | 2021 | Dallas Wings — Source: Getty

6. Sabrina Ionescu | 2020 | New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu | 2020 | New York Liberty — Source: Getty

7. Jackie Young | 2019 | Las Vegas Aces

Jackie Young | 2019 | Las Vegas Aces — Source: Getty

8. A'ja Wilson | 2018 | Las Vegas Aces

A'ja Wilson | 2018 | Las Vegas Aces — Source: Getty

9. Kelsey Plum | 2017 | Atlanta Dream

Kelsey Plum | 2017 | Atlanta Dream — Source: Getty

10. Breanna Stewart | 2016 | Seattle Storm

Breanna Stewart | 2016 | Seattle Storm — Source: Getty

11. Jewell Loyd | 2015 | Seattle Storm

Jewell Loyd | 2015 | Seattle Storm — Source: Getty

12. Chiney Ogwumike | 2014 | Connecticut Sun

Chiney Ogwumike | 2014 | Connecticut Sun — Source: Getty

13. Brittney Griner | 2013 | Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner | 2013 | Phoenix Mercury — Source: Getty

14. Nneka Ogwumike | 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike | 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks — Source: Getty

15. Maya Moore | 2011 | Minnesota Lynx

Maya Moore | 2011 | Minnesota Lynx — Source: Getty

16. Tina Charles | 2010 | Connecticut Sun

Tina Charles | 2010 | Connecticut Sun — Source: Getty

17. Angel McCoughtry | 2009 | Atlanta Dream

Angel McCoughtry | 2009 | Atlanta Dream — Source: Getty

18. Candace Parker | 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks

Candace Parker | 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks — Source: Getty

19. Lindsey Harding | 2007 | Phoenix Mercury

Lindsey Harding | 2007 | Phoenix Mercury — Source: Getty

20. Seimone Augustus | 2006 | Minnesota Lynx

Seimone Augustus | 2006 | Minnesota Lynx — Source: Getty

21. Janel McCarville | 2005 | Charlotte Sting

Janel McCarville | 2005 | Charlotte Sting — Source: Getty

22. Diana Taurasi | 2004 | Phoenix Mercury

Diana Taurasi | 2004 | Phoenix Mercury — Source: Getty

23. LaToya Thomas | 2003 | Cleveland Rockers

LaToya Thomas | 2003 | Cleveland Rockers — Source: n/a

24. Sue Bird | 2002 | Seattle Storm

Sue Bird | 2002 | Seattle Storm — Source: Getty

25. Lauren Jackson | 2001 | Seattle Storm

Lauren Jackson | 2001 | Seattle Storm — Source: Getty

26. Ann Wauters | 2000 | Cleveland Rockers

Ann Wauters | 2000 | Cleveland Rockers — Source: Getty

27. Chamique Holdsclaw | 1999 | Washington Mystics

Chamique Holdsclaw | 1999 | Washington Mystics — Source: Getty

28. Margo Dydek | 1998 | Utah Starzz

Margo Dydek | 1998 | Utah Starzz — Source: Getty

29. Tina Thompson | 1997 | Houston Comets

Tina Thompson | 1997 | Houston Comets — Source: Getty

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