When it comes to Notre Dame basketball, Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron are stealing the spotlight and shooting for the stars—literally. The ESPN 2025 WNBA Mock Draft has both players climbing the ranks faster than you can say Fighting Irish. And let’s just say, the hype train is running at full steam, leaving nothing but swishes and shattered ankles in its wake.
Miles High Club: Olivia Miles Mocked at No. 4
Talk about a comeback story! Olivia Miles, Notre Dame’s resident triple-double queen, is pegged to go No. 4 to the Washington Mystics. Yes, that’s right, Mystics fans—prepare yourselves for some magic. Miles missed all of the 2023 postseason and the following season with a knee injury, but like a true Fighting Irish warrior, she’s back and better than ever.
Not convinced? Let her stats do the talking. She’s averaging 18.3 points, 8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists this season, including a jaw-dropping triple-double in the Irish’s opener. Oh, and did we mention she’s suddenly shooting threes like it’s a skill she’s been hiding in her back pocket? Miles is making 47% of her treys this season—an astronomical leap from her 24% average two years ago. It’s like she woke up and decided to channel her inner Steph Curry.
ESPN’s scouting report on Miles? A mix of optimism and “Let’s wait and see.” Sure, her knee and her past struggles beyond the arc are the red flags, but with Notre Dame’s legacy of producing WNBA stars, Mystics fans might want to clear space on the bandwagon. This Irish guard is bringing the luck—and buckets.
Citron: From Fighting Irish to Fiery Mercury?
Then there’s Sonia Citron, the Swiss Army knife of guards. Mocked to go No. 12 to the Phoenix Mercury, Citron could end up sharing a locker room with the ageless wonder herself, Diana Taurasi—if Taurasi decides to keep defying Father Time, that is.
Citron is no stranger to accolades. From being the ACC Freshman of the Year to averaging a cool 17.3 points last season, this senior has been the quiet assassin Notre Dame didn’t know it needed. Need a three-pointer? She’s got you. Free throws? She’s 91% from the stripe. Defense? Let’s just say she’s the type to swipe your lunch money and your basketball without breaking a sweat.
ESPN highlights her versatility as the selling point. And let’s be real—Phoenix could use some fresh firepower, especially in the backcourt. If Citron lands in Arizona, Mercury fans might finally have a reason to smile again, even if Taurasi decides to hang up her kicks.
Mock Draft Matchups: Irish Face Fierce Future Opponents
Miles and Citron won’t just be battling each other for bragging rights—they’re set to face off against some serious star power this season. The ESPN mock draft lists five other first-round prospects that Notre Dame will face, including UConn’s dynamic duo, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and Texas’ Rori Harmon.
The Irish are currently 4-0, and with Miles dropping dimes like a charity drive and Citron shooting the lights out, it’s safe to say Notre Dame is ready to roll. Can they outshine their future WNBA rivals? If we know anything about Notre Dame, it’s that they don’t back down.
The Big Picture: A Mock Draft to Remember
Let’s call it what it is—a mock draft is a glorified crystal ball with more guesswork than March Madness brackets. But for Miles and Citron, this is more than just speculation; it’s validation. The 2025 WNBA Draft could be the next chapter in their already stellar careers, and Notre Dame fans are here for it.
As for the rest of us? Let’s sit back and enjoy the show. Whether it’s Miles’ triple-doubles or Citron’s smooth-as-butter jumpers, this Fighting Irish duo is making hoops history. And who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll look back at this mock draft and laugh—because they didn’t just meet expectations. They dunked on them.
