To highlight how hard it is to be on the full time roster of a WNBA team, nearly half of the players from the 2025 draft were still on active roster one month after the 2025 draft. 20 out of 38. No 3rd round picks were on the roster. There were fewer teams last year but still highlights just how difficult it is to make a WNBA team. So if there is any consolation (if you want to think about it this way) is that there is no higher likelihood of making the WNBA as a 3rd round draft pick as there is an undrafted free agent.
Of the 38 players selected on draft night last month, only 20 are active on WNBA rosters. That’s the harsh reality of trying to make one of the most competitive leagues in the world.