2019 WNBA Mock Draft: Big Board 2.0 is wide open

2019 WNBA Mock Draft Big Board 2.0: Wide open field at top and bottom of first round

NEW YORK - APRIL 1: WNBA President Val Ackerman announces the Houston Comets have received the number one overall pick in the upcoming Draft during the 1997 WNBA Draft Lottery on April 1, 1997 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Chuck Solomon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 01: Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs center Teaira McCowan (15) focuses on a pass in the National Championship game between the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 1, 2018 at Nationwide Arena. Notre Dame won 61-58. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Indiana Fever: Teaira McCowan, 6’7 C, Mississippi State

It is easy to lose sight of how Teaira McCowan, after a massive leap forward, has continued her evolution as a high-impact player. Her effective field goal percentage, 60.1 percent last year, has jumped to 69.1 percent so far this season. Her block rate, a healthy 6.6 percent last year, is 10.4 percent this season. Her assist rate, an area of the game where she’s struggled, has virtually doubled as well, from 3% to 5.7%. And even the rebounding, where she already led the country, has improved a bit at both ends. We know very clearly what she will do in the WNBA, at minimum: she’ll alter shots, she’ll end possessions, and she can finish as well as anyone. This happens to be exactly what Indiana, 12th in the league in rebounding percentage and 11th in defensive rating, needs most. Don’t expect them to pass up the chance to address it.

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