WNBA prospects

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault sits on press row, next to two women who are having a conversation.

What is the 20-80 scouting scale?

By Emily Adler / February 11, 2024

Translating the language of professional scouts into standard English

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Analyzing draft prospects for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa Pili

By The Next / February 10, 2024

On the latest episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, the hosts discuss draft predictions for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa PIli

A close-up photo of Tennessee's Rickea Jackson dribbling the ball with her right hand. The text "Elite bucket-getter" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How Rickea Jackson projects as a 2024 WNBA Draft prospect

By The Next / February 3, 2024

‘She can pretty much create against anyone’ — even Team USA

Jacy Sheldon has her eyes up as she handles the ball with her right hand. Her left arm is bent out to the side to ward off a defender. The text "Is Sheldon a top 5 prospect?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How Jacy Sheldon projects as a 2024 WNBA Draft prospect

By The Next / January 27, 2024

‘You’re not going to find a lot of guards who provide her level of offense and … defense’

Picks from the 2022 WNBA Draft pose for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The text "Scouting the WNBA Draft" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How do amateur scouts evaluate the WNBA Draft?

By The Next / January 20, 2024

Film matters, from throughout a prospect’s college career

(Left) Paige Bueckers (5) surveys the court during a game for UConn; (Right) Te-Hina Paopao (0) looks at the camera during practice for South Carolina. Text below reads "Best Guard Class Ever?" Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA Draft hot takes

By The Next / January 13, 2024

International prospects, South Carolina’s 2024 draft class, and more!

Close-up photos of South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo are shown side by side. The text "Innate vs. teachable skills" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: What skills are innate versus teachable in WNBA draft prospects?

By The Next / January 6, 2024

‘[Fulwiley’s] creativity and her dynamicism, I think, is the greatest thing I have ever seen’

UConn guard Nika Muhl holds the ball near her face with two hands as Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon defends her. The text "Who is rising & falling?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Which 2024 WNBA draft prospects are rising and falling?

By The Next / December 23, 2023

Evaluating Jacy Sheldon, Nika Muhl, Angel Reese and more

Close-up photos of France's Leïla Lacan and Australia's Nyadiew Puoch are shown side-by-side. The text "Best [international] class ever?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Four international prospects to know in 2024 WNBA Draft

By The Next / December 9, 2023

French combo guard Leïla Lacan tops the list

Players in Stanford jerseys are pictured side by side against the Locked on Women's Basketball backdrop. The title "Stanford Prospects" is included in the graphic.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Kiki Iriafen shines against Florida State, Hannah Jump’s defensive growth

By The Next / December 2, 2023

Nation’s best WNBA draft prospect performances from the last week