WNBA 2025 Rank: Ranking the Top 100 Players (61-100)

The WNBA rank brings us to Tier 4, where the intrigue lives. Rookies, vets, mid-rotation swings—this is where the sparks fly. These are the needle-movers who might steal a playoff game or flip a narrative in July. Some are fighting for minutes. Some are waiting for the right moment.

But all of them?

They’ve got the tools.

These are the bets, the sparks, the sleepers.

Tier 4 (The Wildcards – 61-100):

61. Kia Nurse

After a few challenging seasons, Nurse aims for a resurgence with the Los Angeles Sparks. Her veteran presence will be crucial as the team integrates new talent and seeks stability in the backcourt.

62. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough will be a consistent contributor for the Atlanta Dream. Last season Walker-Kimbrough posted career highs in points and assists in 2024. Walker-Kimbrough’s defensive prowess and energy off the bench make her a valuable asset. 

63. Monique Billings

Monique Billings had a very a solid season last year with multiple teams. Now playing in the  the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 7.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Her athleticism and rebounding will be key for teams needing frontcourt depth.

64. Aneesah Morrow

No one crashes a glass like Morrow, and she does it with bad intentions. Morrow has all potential to become an All-WNBA, All-Star player. The question is how much longer will she be waiting to reach that ceiling in her rookie year.

65. Courtney Vandersloot

Courtney Vandersloot is about to have a revitalized time in Chicago. The vision’s still pristine, even if the wheels have slowed. Sure, Sloot won’t run your team for 30 minutes anymore, but she can still carve up a defense in 20.

66. Marine Johannès

Magic wand in hand, chaos in mind. Marine Johannès won’t play safe—and that’s exactly why she’s worth the watch even in 12-minute bursts. Playing in New York, she will be needed in the backcourt to spell both starters.

67. Emily Engstler

Emily Engstler is a stat sheet stuffer. The Washington Mystics have a player in Engstler who is rangy, and always in the mix on every possession. A high-risk, high-reward player, Engstler might foul out in 12 minutes or notch a 5×5 stat line. Her game is very intriguing to watch.

68. Aari McDonald

Aari McDonald is still one of the fastest guards in the league. McDonald is still able to become an X-factor, as defensively she has the ability to change a game. Offensively, she can still score and facilitate an offense.

69. Lexie Hull

Lexie Hull is one of the most capable shooters in the entire league. Last season she had a bit of a breakout season. This year she will be looking to continue to build upon the year she had. Hull will lock up your favorite scorer and swish a corner three just to twist the knife. Indiana’s chaos engine off the bench.

70. Julie Vanloo

The Belgian Blur is pure chaos in motion and she will be a blessing in Golden State. If the offense is stuck, she’s the match you flick into the gasoline. Don’t be shocked if she’s closing games in Golden State before long.

71. Dana Evans

Dana Evans has been under appreciated for a majority of her career. However, Evans is a certified bucket in a compact frame. Evans is revving up for a breakout in Las Vegas backcourt roulette. Let her cook, and she might surprise even the best guards in their rotation.

72. Rae Burrell

Rae Burrell has all of the tools to become a great rotational player in the WNBA. Burrell is long, twitchy, and still figuring it all out. But if the jumper clicks? The Sparks might have their long-term solution at wing solved.

73. Hailey Van Lith

All bark, but the bite’s getting sharper. If HVL buys into a role, she’s got the motor and microwave scoring to haunt benches all summer. 

74. Aziaha James

Certified bucket with sauce for days. If a team lets her run free, Zaza can cook a rotation vet in real time and smile while doing it. The Dallas Wings will be using James a lot this season for instant offense off of the bench.

75. Te-Hina Paopao

Cool as a glacier and just as precise. Paopao’s game is clean, compact, and built for playoff pacing—don’t be surprised if she’s competing for the starting guard spot before the end of the season.

76. Michaela Onyenwere

The Chicago Sky this season will be relying heavily on Michaela Onyenwere to become a great rotational piece. Onyenwere has the ability to stretch the floor where she will be relied upon the most in Chicago spacing for their post presence.

77. Rebecca Allen

Rebecca Allen is spindly and smooth. Allen’s the kind of sniper who gets hotter the weirder the game gets. A playoff swing piece with defensive bite. Chicago picked up a really good role player in Allen this offseason.

78. Alysha Clark

The vet with finals pedigree and a steel spine—Clark’s value shows up loudest when everything’s on the line. The kind of role player who wins you June. Seattle will lean on Clark heavily for her experience and savvy.

79. Lindsay Allen

A steady hand who rarely flashes—until she does. Don’t underestimate her knack for threading passes and quiet control. Connecticut picked up a great veteran point guard to teach and lead the way.

80. Kalani Brown

An immovable object in the post with a feather-soft touch. If the Phoenix Mercury lean in, she could be a double-double machine. There’s a huge chance she will be the starting center and will show the potential she possess.

81. Temi Fagbenle

A rugged rim-runner with an edge. Golden State’s big rotation is a logjam, but Temi’s hustle always gets her in the mix. Temi should be getting minutes in the Bay Area to change life.

82. Rachel Banham

Buckets off vibes. She’s not a defensive stopper, but when Banham gets hot, she shifts the math in your favor. Banham can come into a game and hit 3-7 threes without even thinking twice. She can be a game an absolute game changer.

83. Naz Hillmon

Effort, rebounding, and touch around the rim. Naz Hillmon’s a walking extra possession. If her face-up game levels up, watch out. The Atlanta Dream have a great role player in Hillmon.

84. Kayla Thornton

The defensive glue every contender covets. Kayla Thorton is well missed in New York but she will become a beloved figure in Golden State. Her shot waxes and wanes, but her motor never does.

85. Jacy Sheldon

Jacy Sheldon has the tools to become a really great guard in the WNBA. A guard that possess a quick trigger, quicker feet—Sheldon’s the type to log 10 minutes, 3 steals, and a fanbase frothing. However, in Connecitcut she should be competing for the starting spot.

86. Jade Melbourne

Jade Melbourne is the type of player to help your team win games. Quirky, fearless, and allergic to playing it safe. If you like chaos agents who can shoot and slash, Australia’s finest is your girl.

87. Li Yueru

Li Yueru is a very underrated player. Yueru is a throwback center with real touch and size. If a team slows it down, she could feast in second units. Seattle picked up a great rotational piece this summer.

88. Natisha Hiedeman

Natisha Hiedeman is a combo guard with a clean jumper and streaky confidence. The Minnesota Lynx got an awesome backup point guard for Courtney Williams

89. Cecilia Zandalasini

Italy’s smoothest export is back with a vengeance. The shot is clean, the footwork cleaner—she could stick this time. For the Golden State Valkyries, expect a lot of three pointers sank by Zandalasini. She is a knockdown shooter.

90. Diamond DeShields

Diamond DeShields simply needs to recover and get well. DeShields could easily be top 50 on this list but has not been healthy enough to put together one of those seasons. Still one of the most athletic wings alive, and still chasing consistency. If the knee holds, she’s a comeback story waiting to erupt.

91. Sevgi Uzun

Sevgi Uzun is a very good point guard. Quietly surgical in pick-and-rolls, Uzun’s got the smarts to stick. The question: will the Phoenix Mercury give her the opportunity to thrive in their system?

92. Mercedes Russell

Signing with the Los Angeles Sparks will be a blessing for Mercedes Russell. A true big with patience and positioning. Doesn’t make waves, just good reads and solid screens.

93. Kiah Stokes

The defense is still sturdy, the screens still bruising—Stokes is the kind of vet who holds the paint down without needing the ball.

94. Natasha Mack

Shot-blocker deluxe. If she ever figures out her offensive rhythm, she’ll be impossible to bench.

95. Megan Gustafson

The hook shot is automatic, the footwork is textbook. A throwback big with modern touch—Gustafson’s always one matchup away from a 16-point night.

96. Erica Wheeler

Crafty and fearless, Wheeler lives for the moments others flinch. She’s been counted out before—don’t do it again. Seattle picked up a really good veteran for their team.

97. Zia Cooke

Still learning the ropes, but the confidence never left. Cooke’s leap year could be electric—or at least loud. Seattle took a chance on a young guard with all the tools.

98. Damiris Dantas

Big body, soft touch, and a passing bag that’s way too deep for her size. If her body holds up, she could sneak into “most underrated vet” territory. This could become a deadly three-point threat this season.

99. Maya Caldwell

Steady, smooth, and always in the right damn place. Caldwell’s not flashy, but she’s the kind of connector who coaches trust when things get choppy.

100. STEPHANIE TALBOT

A connector with size and smarts, Talbot threads the gaps—whether it’s a backdoor dime, a timely triple, or the kind of quiet defense that wins rotations.

Notable Omissions

A few names you won’t find on this list—but not because they don’t belong. Whether they’re rehabbing injuries, finishing overseas commitments, or just easing back post-pregnancy, these players weren’t quite ready for ranking. But make no mistake: once they’re back in rhythm, they’ll be impossible to ignore.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton 

Left off the list? That’s a mistake. Laney-Hamilton’s a two-way tone-setter who eats playoff minutes for breakfast—Top 50 all day.

Jordan Horston

Still all arms, instincts, and deflections—the kind of guard who makes a 4-point deficit feel like 14. With steady minutes, she’ll be impossible to ignore.

Katie Lou Samuelson

Fresh off maternity leave and still one of the cleanest strokes in the league. Lou’s comeback arc is one of the season’s sneaky sweet stories.

Dorka Juhász

Big, fluid, and sneaky with the pass. Dorka’s the kind of role player who quietly adds value in every column.

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus has been underrated for far too long, Now that Tyus will be a core piece in Las Vegas expect her to build on her breakout year with even more touches and leadership responsibilities.

Cameron Brink

The shot-blocking translated on day one. Brink’s offensive game is still developing, but she has the tools to be elite defensively and impactful in transition right away for the Sparks.

Chennedy Carter 

Still one of the most electric guards with the ball in her hands—if the leash ever loosens, she’s instant offense with All-Star flash.