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2020 WNBA Mock Draft: Sabrina Ionescu leads the way

By Howard Megdal

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 05: Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) plays in 2019 NCAA Women's National Semifinal Game One between the Oregon Ducks and the Baylor Bears at at Amelie Arena in Tampa, FL on on April 5. (Photo by Mary Holt/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - APRIL 05: Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) plays in 2019 NCAA Women's National Semifinal Game One between the Oregon Ducks and the Baylor Bears at at Amelie Arena in Tampa, FL on on April 5. (Photo by Mary Holt/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 05: Texas (24) Joyner Holmes getting a rebound while Baylor (2) Didi Richard plays defense during the Big 12 Women’s Championship on March 05, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 05: Texas (24) Joyner Holmes getting a rebound while Baylor (2) Didi Richard plays defense during the Big 12 Women’s Championship on March 05, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

11. Joyner Holmes, 6’3 F, Texas

There is not yet a numbers argument to be made for Joyner Holmes as she enters her senior season. Plagued by injuries and a suspension, Holmes put up pedestrian marks even last year, fouling too much, hitting only  9-for-34 from three (though points for adding it to the repertoire), with a higher turnover percentage than assist percentage. And yet. The physical talent is undeniable. There’s a clear understanding of how she needs to get better. She’s got an ideal coach to help make it so in Karen Aston. And the upside is a Diamond DeShields/Natasha Howard hybrid, the kind of player teams desperately want as we enter the next decade of WNBA play. She also has a year to prove it on the court. Don’t be surprised if she does, and this projection is low.

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