Scott Whittum 2013 WNBA Mock Draft - 11 April 2013

Scott Whittum
1. Brittney Griner 2. Skylar Diggins 3. Markel Walker
Thu, 04/11/2013
Round 1
1Phoenix Mercury 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesPhoenixBrittney GrinerCBaylor
Brittney  Griner had arguably the greatest impact on the sport in her career. Her ability to make shots from just about anywhere will be a huge asset for the Phoenix right off the bat. The Mercury are in much need of a jolt to get back to the playoffs and Griner should go a long way toward pushing them back to that goal.
2Chicago Sky 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesChicagoSkylar DigginsPGNotre Dame
Skylar Diggins is an excellent athlete, playmaker, and leader and with Chicago drafting in this slot,  it should be a great fit for the South Bend, Indiana native. Diggins has the total package of shooting, distribution, and defending  and should make an immediate impact for the Sky.   
3Tulsa Shock 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesTulsaMarkel WalkerSFUCLA
The Shock get some much needed physicality and scoring down in the post with Walker. This, combined with her ability to pass the basketball to set up open jump shooters, should make the Shock more dynamic offensively in 2013.
4Washington Mystics 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesWashingtonElena Delle DonneSFDelaware
Della Donne could go higher but for the Delaware native, playing in Washington DC near her family in Delaware should be a great a fit. She is arguably the most dynamic offensive player in this draft.
5New York Liberty 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesNew YorkAngel GoodrichPGKansas
Goodrich was a Lieberman Award finalist in 2013. She is a dynamic playmaker that has all of the tools of a top flight point guard to last in the WNBA for a long time to come.
6Seattle Storm 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesSeattleTianna HawkinsPFMaryland
With Lauren Jackson not playing this season, look for the Storm to go with Hawkins and her tough minded rebounding presence down in the low post to help begin the transition  for when  Jackson decides to permanently stop playing.
7Washington Mystics 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesWashington (from ATL)Sugar RodgersSGGeorgetown
Rodgers is the total scoring and rebounding package that the Mystics will need if they are to return as a regular playoff contender. Rogers also plays tough defense averaging over three steals per game in 2012-2013. 
8San Antonio Silver Stars 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesSan AntonioCarolyn DavisPFKansas
Davis was very consistent at Kansas and she will provide a strong balance of efficient shooting and toughness of the boards for the Silverstars.
9Indiana Fever 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesIndianaKayla AlexanderCSyracuse
Alexander is a tough shot blocking force who should help the Fever in 2013. She should be able to compete right away for playing time and help the Fever become a championship contender in 2013.
10Los Angeles Sparks 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesLos AngelesLindsey MoorePGNebraska
Moore is a model point guard.  She distributes the basketball very well and shot over 80 percent from the foul line over the past two years.  She should fit in right away with the Sparks. 
11Connecticut Sun 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesConnecticutAlex BentleyPGPenn State
Bentley should be able to able to contribute off the bench for the Sun and provide instant offense and toughness by creating turnovers on the defensive end of the floor.
12Minnesota Lynx 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesMinnesotaDestiny WilliamsPFBaylor
Williams comes from a championship pedigree with Baylor and was the 6th Man of the Year in the Big 12 Conference. Williams should be able to be a top bench player for the Lynx and will be key in providing an offensive spark down low, along with crashing the boards.
Round 2
13Washington Mystics 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesWashingtonChelsea PoppensPFIowa State
Poppens will provide a nice mix of offensive spark and dominance on the glass.  She almost averaged a double-double for Iowa State in 2012-2013. 
14Minnesota Lynx 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesMinnesota (from PHX)A'dia MathiesPGKentucky
Mathies took full advantage of playing in Kentucky's up-tempo system scoring over 1,900 points. She has a great opportunity to fight for a spot with the Lynx. A great potential value pick early in Round 2.
15Tulsa Shock 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesTulsaMonique OliverCRutgers
Oliver is more of a defensive specialist and is one of the best shot blockers in Rutgers history.  She brings a great deal of potential to the Shock at this point in the second round.
16San Antonio Silver Stars 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesSan AntonioBrittany ChambersSGKansas State
Chambers has kind of flown under the radar nationally but she was one of the more prolific guards in the history of the Big 12.  Chambers was first player in Big 12 women’s history ever to record 750 points, pull down 250 rebounds and dish out 100 assists. Her ability to make plays and lead a team will be huge assets for her in battling in the WNBA. 
17New York Liberty 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesNew YorkKarisma PennPFIllinois
Penn is a very solid all-around performer who averaged nearly a double-double in the always tough Big Ten Conference. Penn is a strong, athletic force defensively with over three steals per game in 2012-13.
18Seattle Storm 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesSeattleKelly FarisPGConnecticut
Faris brings that all-around offensive, defensive and championship pedigree that will make her a great fit in Seattle following Sue Bird. Faris is not as dynamic as Bird offensively, but her overall game makes for a great potential fit in Seattle.
19Atlanta Dream 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesAtlantaKevi LuperSGOral Roberts
In spite of a tough season for Oral Roberts, Luper still averaged 19 points a game in 2012-13 and brings a dynamic offensive presence that is very difficult to deal with. Luper is a sleeper who could surprise if she gets in the right spot such as Atlanta.
20San Antonio Silver Stars 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesSan AntonioShenneika SmithSGSt. John's
Smith is primarily an offensive threat that is tenacious on the boards.  Smith was the anchor scoring-wise for St. John's the past three seasons and will bring toughness on the boards out of the backcourt. 
21Indiana Fever 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesIndianaDavellyn WhytePGArizona
White should  project as a two guard in the WNBA as she turned the ball over a little too much at Arizona. Playing with a strong team such as the Fever should help address that problem.
22Los Angeles Sparks 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesLos AngelesTaleya MayberryGTulsa
Mayberry was huge in leading Tulsa to the NCAA Tournament where they battled Stanford tough. She does a solid job of taking care of and distributing the basketball to complement her offensive skills, which makes her an intriguing pick.   
23Connecticut Sun 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesConnecticutAnna PrinsCIowa State
Prins was a co-captain in 2012-13 and is a very balanced player who can also step out and make a shot from behind the arc. Prins definitely has the height and is battled tested after dealing with Brittany Griner, so the WNBA should not intimidate her.
24Minnesota Lynx 2012 WNBA Mock Draft Women's College Basketball Player ProfilesMinnesotaTayler HillSGOhio State
Hill is a defensive stopper who should make her presence felt on that end of the court right away in the WNBA. She would be great pick for backcourt depth at this point in the second round.