2021 WNBA Mock Draft Roundup: April 14

**DISCLAIMER: The following is an aggregate of player analysis from various media outlets and does not reflect the views of the Minnesota Lynx.**

The 2021 WNBA Draft takes place in just over 24 hours. Holding the No. 9 overall pick, Mock Drafts around the national media landscape have the Minnesota Lynx taking…

ESPN.COM – F Michaela Onyenwere, UCLA:

“Onyenwere will have to improve her guard skills in the WNBA, but she is well aware of that and has been working on it. That includes her 3-point shot. Onyenwere, a tweener by size at 6 feet tall who averaged 19.1 points and 7.2 rebounds as a senior, doesn’t necessarily fit perfectly into any WNBA position coming out of college. But she has a great motor and could step in to provide the Lynx a needed boost of physicality as she adjusts to the pro game.” – Mechele Voepel

WINSIDR – G Chelsea Dungee, Arkansas:

“It is always tough being middle to late first round, you can have your top choices but often you are reliant on how the dominoes fall.

Coming into the draft, I really had a single need after the great free agency moves I made (I get to take credit for Reeve making great moves, right?): a two-way guard that can create with the ball in her hands. With Dana Evans, Aari McDonald, and Arella Guirantes already taken and Evina Westbrook opting to not enter the draft, my options were limited. I had to adjust my thinking just a little bit. I set out looking for a player that could attack the basket and get to the line (79 percent on 224 attempts this season), while still making the defense respect the three ball (33 percent on 150 attempts this season). Dungee made it an easy choice. In particular, her big game in handing UConn its only regular season loss stood out, as well as her resiliency in bouncing back from a down year last season. Does the 5’11 wing have some question marks? Yes, but I feel confident that—with a clearly defined role and the great coaching staff we have—she can succeed as an important role player for a champion contention team.” – Aryeh Schwartz

Yahoo! Sports – F Michaela Onyenwere, UCLA:

“Onyenwere may someday be viewed as the steal of this draft. She’s one of the best all-around athletes in the draft, and she’s versatile. The 6-foot forward can play multiple positions, which might not slot her into specific projected roles, but also gives her a chance to evolve wherever she fits best.” – Marisa Ingemi

CBSSports.com – F Natasha Mack, Oklahoma State: 

“There’s no question that Mack is the best defensive big in the draft, and you know exactly what you’re going to get from her. She’ll protect the rim, rebound and finish efficiently around the basket. All of which means she has a pretty high floor, and would be a perfect understudy for Sylva Fowles. But how will she adapt to WNBA opponents that are able to get her out of her comfort zone?” – Jack Maloney