TCU Horned Frogs center Sedona Prince will be an interesting case study for the 2025 WNBA Draft as she is currently projected to be off the board early in the first round by several outlets. It remains to be seen how WNBA teams view the off-court issues she’s endured during her time in college.
5 Potential WNBA Draft Landing Spots for Sedona Prince
Prince, who was named first-team All-Big 12 this season, enjoyed the best year of her career, averaging 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field. At 6’5″, she dominated in the paint thanks to her size and was effective at the free-throw line.
“What will translate with Sedona Prince is her size and her versatility,” one GM told The Athletic. “She can finish around the rim and also stretch the floor. That’s a good combination for her.”
However, another factor that could affect her draft stock, aside from the off-court issues, is her limited range from the three-point line. Prince shot just 1-for-5 from beyond the arc, a 20% success rate, which is low compared to typical WNBA center prospects.
Atlanta Dream
Similar to the Charlotte Hornets’ situation with Taj Gibson in the NBA—where they relied on an aging center before drafting a young understudy in Moussa Diabaté from the Clippers—the Atlanta Dream could make a similar move.
Drafting Prince as a developmental piece behind 34-year-old star center Brittney Griner would not only help them prepare for the future but also allow Prince to learn from one of the game’s all-time greats.
Dallas Wings
Experts at ESPN are currently projecting that the Dallas Wings will select Prince late in the first round. Prince has played college basketball for the last two years in Texas and is a native of Texas. Dallas also holds the No. 1 overall pick, widely expected to be used on UConn guard Paige Bueckers, which could give them flexibility to take a chance on Prince later in the round.
“It’s hard to know for sure how WNBA teams will view Prince. On the upside, she is averaging 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.1 blocks as a true center. But she has had injuries and off-the-court issues during a lengthy college career and will turn 25 in May. Prince is a Texas native and has played the past two years at TCU, so Dallas might be more willing to draft her than some other teams,” ESPN wrote in its mock draft.
Connecticut Sun
With Connecticut going through a rebuild this offseason, the only veteran left on the roster is 2010 No. 1 overall pick Tina Charles. Similar to Atlanta’s situation with Griner, the Sun may look to complete their rebuild with Prince as a potential successor to Charles if she falls to them in the draft.
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces don’t have a glaring need at center with Queen Egbo and Megan Gustafson on the roster. However, both are listed at 6’3″. If Prince slips to the second round—which appears increasingly likely due to her off-the-court situation—her size and physicality could make her a strong fit in the rotation.
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota’s only listed center, Marieme Badiane, is 6’2″ and 30 years old. That may become an issue soon, and the Lynx could look to the draft for a solution. Based on Prince’s college production and physical tools, she could immediately improve Minnesota’s roster and even earn a starting role, making her a potential second-round steal.
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Ultimately, come Monday night and beyond, the conversation may shift from where Sedona Prince will be drafted to whether she will be drafted at all. The off-court allegations have significantly damaged her reputation—and could result in further consequences given the nature of the accusations.
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