Way Too Early 2027 WNBA Draft Predictions

Zena, Sabreena and Chantel are back to talk through all the latest transfer portal updates - including Audi Crooks’ commitment to Oklahoma State, Kymora Johnson’s decision to stay at UVA, and Justice Carlton’s move to another city in Texas. Then, the crew breaks down their way too early predictions for the 2027 WNBA Draft Class – where players like Juju Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo, Madison Booker, Audi Crooks and more may land in the pecking order come next April. Plus, our favorite training camp cliches. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:05 - Annie Costabile Joins The Athletic’s Women’s Basketball Team! 01:43 - Audi Crooks Commits to Oklahoma State 08:48 - Justice Carlton Leaves Texas for University of Houston 09:49 - Kymora Johnson Decides to Stay at UVA 11:57 2027 WNBA Draft Predictions 17:22 - Why Juju Watkins Tops our 2027 WNBA Draft Class 19:40 - Madison Booker Comes in at No. 2 24:50 - Why Hannah Hidalgo Comes in at No. 3 30:08 - What are Audi Crooks’ Draft Prospects? 33:43 - Other Top Prospects We Have Our Eyes On 38:13 - Our Favorite Training Camp Cliches  Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196630/2026/04/15/wnba-draft-2027-class-prospects-watkins-hidalgo/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Andy Lyons / Staff / Getty Images Getty Images Sport Harry How / Staff / Getty Images Getty Images Sport