Full 2023 WNBA Draft results and evaluations as Indiana Fever select Aliyah Boston first overall

The 2023 WNBA Draft has been completed. The Indiana Fever made the expected choice in selecting Aliyah Boston with the top overall pick, and they now have a foundational piece for their club as they attempt to turn things around after six consecutive lottery appearances. One of the best prospects to join the league in a while is the three-time unanimous First Team All-American and former Naismith Player of the Year.

The Minnesota Lynx selected Diamond Miller at No. 2, while the Dallas Wings selected Maddy Siegrist at No. 3. The Dallas Wings later exchanged places with the Washington Mystics to get the No. 4 pick and Stephanie Soares.

Here are the complete results, along with breakdowns and rankings for each first-round selection, following the conclusion of the game.

Aliyah, "Indiana Fever" Boston (C, South Carolina) (C, South Carolina)

This is not shocking. The Fever officially declared Boston to be the No. 1 pick, which has been the consensus choice for well over a year. Boston was a commanding interior force while attending South Carolina University. There, she won three First Team All-American awards unanimously, twice won the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award, and in 2022 she won the Naismith Player of the Year award. She is physically equipped and possesses the necessary talents on both sides of the ball to become a franchise player and assist the Fever franchise, which hasn't reached the playoffs since 2016, turn things around.

Diamond Miller of the Minnesota Lynx (G, Maryland)

Because to her outstanding senior season, which saw Maryland get to the Final Eight for the first time since 2015, Miller shot up the draught boards. She possesses guard abilities in a forward's frame and amazing potential on both sides of the ball at the height of 6-foot-3. She will team up with Napheesa Collier for the Minnesota Lynx to create a dynamic wing duo that will lay the groundwork for a new era of basketball in the state.

Maddy Siegrist, Dallas Wings (F, Villanova)

After losing Allisha Gray and Marina Mabrey over the winter, the Wings were in need of more scoring and shooting on the wing, and Siegrist should be able to do that. She topped the country in scoring for Villanova last season with 29.2 points per game and a 36.1 percent 3-point shooting percentage.

Stephanie Soares, Dallas Wings (C, Iowa State)

The Mystics dealt the Wings the No. 4 pick in exchange for future first-round and second-round picks.

Before tearing her ACL in January, Soares, a two-time Player of the Year at the NAIA level, was making an impression in her debut season at Iowa State. She won't be able to play this summer. This choice carries some risk due to Soares' injury history and lack of high-level experience, but if she can stay healthy, she has significant potential as a rim-protecting, floor-spacing big.

Lou Lopez Senechal, Dallas Wings (F, UConn)

Before to the 2017–18 season, Lopez Senechal switched from Fairfield to UConn and showed that the increase in competitiveness was no issue. She is the top outside shooter in the draught, connecting on 44% of her Huskies' efforts from beyond the arc. She was ranked No. 5, which surprised several people, but Senechal provided the Wings with the opportunity to practise target shooting.

Haley Jones (G/F, Stanford), an Atlanta Dream

Jones does almost everything well, but she ultimately missed out on the lottery because she never developed an outside shot. She can guard a variety of positions and excels as a playmaker, especially in transition, so she ought to fit in well in Atlanta. Although there are some concerns about how she would perform without the ability or willingness to shoot, the Dream has a clear advantage at this point in the draught.

Grace Berger, "Indiana Fever" (G, Indiana)

The No. 7 ranking for the Fever is maintained by the Indiana Hoosier star. Berger is a tough, effective, and adaptable guard with good size at 6 feet tall, but she doesn't provide much of a danger from the outside. She might not have the potential of some other players, but she should start out as a dependable contributor. An excellent pickup for the Fever.

Laeticia Amihere is the Atlanta Dream (F, South Carolina)

The Dream add Laeticia Amihere, another agile, adaptable wing, after selecting Haley Jones at No. 6. Although the 6-foot-4 forward wasn't particularly productive at South Carolina, head coach Dawn Staley could always count on her to complete the necessary roles. Her length and wing athleticism, along with this talent, make her a fascinating prospect with lots of potential.

Jordan Horston of the Seattle Storm (G, Tenneesse)

Horston's unexpected rise to No. 9 was somewhat unexpected, but the Storm won't be upset because they secured the top prospect available. Horston, a 6-foot-2 wing with tremendous size and quickness, defends well and is a talented facilitator. She needs to keep improving, but she has a lot of potential. An excellent pickup for the Storm as they work to recover from the loss of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart.

Sparks of Los Angeles: Zia Cooke (G, South Carolina)

The third candidate in the Gamecocks' illustrious 2018 recruiting class has already been selected. Cooke, who was selected for two NCAA All-Tournament teams and is coming off the most remarkable and effective offensive season of her scholastic career, was chosen by Los Angeles because they needed some backcourt depth. She'll be a terrific fit for the Sparks if the improved 3-point shot she showed off as a senior translates to the pros.

Abby Meyers, Dallas Wings (Guard, Maryland)

The Wings took their efforts to increase wing scoring and shooting seriously. Abby Meyers from Maryland was their final first-round selection, which caught everyone off guard. The 6-foot wing, who transferred from Princeton, shot 38.8 percent from outside the arc in her debut season with the Terrapins. She is coming off a tremendous NCAA Tournament performance.

Lynx of Minnesota: Maia Hirsch (C, France)

As Sylvia Fowles departed, the Lynx were left without a centre and are hopeful that Hirsch can someday step in. Nevertheless, it is unclear when that will occur given the 19-year-old is not anticipated to visit the United States this season. She is a promising young player with a good defensive potential.