The Chicago Sky will have plenty of options to pair with center Kamilla Cardoso and All-Star forward Angel Reese in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Chicago will need to add guards who can score and shoot while enhancing its big duo's proficiency in the post. The Sky will likely need to draft two guards with their two first-rounders, leaving room for a wing option with their picks in 2026. Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, who earned a triple-double in a recent win over Loyola Maryland, could be an excellent option for the Sky with their No. 3 pick. USC big Kiki Iriafen, a potential top-3 selection who could be a fit for the Los Angeles Sparks at No. 2, ended a close win over UConn with a double-double.
Te-Hina Paopao
Paopao, a former five-star recruit in the class of 2020, is averaging 11.3 points per game in her second season with South Carolina. She is shooting at an efficient 49.1% from the floor and 42.9% from the 3-point line. The 5-foot-9 guard had a few highlight games in November, including an 18-point outing against UCLA that saw her fit all four of her 3-point attempts. Paopao has been a consistent shooter from the perimeter since her time with the Oregon Ducks. She has hit 39.5% of her long-range shots or more in four of her five collegiate seasons, peaking at 46.8% during South Carolina's undefeated run last year.
Paopao's scoring smarts and shooting skill would make her an excellent fit for a Sky squad that sparsely shot from beyond the arc last season. Chicago was last place in the WNBA in 3-point attempts with just under 15 and ninth in 3-point percentage with a mark of 32.3%. While it may help to add more sizeable options at the guard spots, Paopao's consistency from long range and offensive prowess would make her a solid fit alongside Cardoso and Reese.
Saniya Rivers
Rivers is leading NC State in rebounds per game with 6.4 and blocks per game with 1.1. The 6-foot-1 guard, who was an ACC All-Defensive selection last season, is adding on 1.4 steals per game. Her outside jumper and scoring efficiency could still use some work, as she is averaging just under 27% from the perimeter and about 40% from the field. The All-ACC First-Team selection said she felt most comfortable dribbling the ball and looking for the best options in a September Film Room with They've Got Now's Mark Schindler.
Rivers's ability to create plays for herself and her teammates, drive to the hoop and force turnovers can make her an intriguing fit for the Sky later in the first round. Chicago took 11th and 10th place in the league in assists and steals per game last season, respectively. Pairing her with an all-around guard who can play off the ball and handle some halfcourt responsibilities can make her a steal should her two-way abilities transfer to the WNBA.
Shyanne Sellers
The daughter of former Chicago Bulls forward Brad Sellers, Shyanne is leading the Ohio State Buckeyes in assists per game with 5.5. The 6-foot-2 guard works well in transition, is an excellent passer and is shooting a solid 48.1% from the field. She will need to up her shot from long range, as she's hitting a career-low 29.4% of her 3-point shots, but her all-around prowess has earned her a variety of Big Ten awards throughout her collegiate career.
Sellers's size and versatility can make her a fantastic fit alongside another guard from an earlier selection. Her proficiency in transition can strengthen a Sky squad that averaged 10.5 fastbreak points per game last season, good enough for seventh in the league.