Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen are among the stars receiving plenty of attention heading into the 2025 WNBA Draft. Meanwhile, players such as Aneesah Morrow and Hailey Van Lith have been mentioned as potential draft steals. Today, we are taking a look at three potential draft steals aside from Morrow and Van Lith.
Could Morrow and Van Lith enjoy successful careers at the next level? Absolutely. In fact, they will probably both be good players. Almost every draft steal list includes them, though. Fans already understand that they may be underrated.
There are three other players who could surprise the WNBA world following the draft, though.
Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
Amoore established herself as a star with Kentucky this past season. She played her first four seasons at the college basketball level with Virginia Tech before making the move to the Wildcats this past year.
At 24 years old, Amoore is ready for the WNBA. She averaged a college career-high 19.6 points and 6.9 assists per outing. Why is a guard who displayed impressive potential at a big school still being underrated? Well, Amoore is only 5'6".
Some have questioned whether or not Amoore will be able to find success given her height. However, it is difficult to find a player who provides both reliable scoring and play-making ability. She is often being mentioned as a late first-round or early second-round pick, but in all reality, Amoore could be one of the better players from the 2025 WNBA Draft class.
Saniya Rivers, NC State
Rivers, who began her career with South Carolina before joining NC State, features a high ceiling. She can score at a respectable level while also making an impact as both a play-maker and rebounder. In 2024-25, Rivers averaged 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
Rivers should probably be a first-round pick. Her versatility can drastically help a WNBA team improve. She is being overlooked by many, though, and could fall to the second-round.
Whichever team ends up selecting Rivers could have the steal of the draft.
Ajsa Sivka, Slovenia
Sivka, who is from Slovenia, is another potential first-round selection who simply isn't receiving enough attention. She has played for the Slovenian national team and at 6'4", Sivka can handle the basketball and make plays for her teammates. She can also help out around the basket, recording rebounds and playing defense in the post.
Sivka makes the most sense for a rebuilding team. The 19-year-old is likely still a year or two away from being truly ready to make a significant impact at the WNBA level. Still, she could help a team in 2025.