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Anonymous WNBA GMs view Caitlin Clark as the core player of a team: scouting guard prospects.

Caitlin Clark is set to be the highlight of the 2024 WNBA Draft, but she is not the only impactful guard entering the league. As the professional game evolves, teams are seeking more playmakers on the perimeter to enhance the pace and spacing of their offenses. Clark stands out as the most prolific and recognizable guard in this class, alongside a deep group that includes international prospects, shooters, pure points, and combo guards eager to leave their mark at the next level.

The draft is just around the corner, scheduled for April 15 in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly after the national championship. Prior to the NCAA Tournament, eight WNBA general managers anonymously shared their opinions on the upcoming draft class with The Athletic. Stay tuned for more insights on frontcourt players like Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso, and Angel Reese in the next installment.

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Following the tournament, expect our final mock draft and a GM scout of potential picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Players are listed in alphabetical order.

18.8 points per game (ppg), 6.8 assists per game (apg), 33.5 3-pt field goal percentage (3-pt fg%), 85.9 free-throw percentage (ft%)

• “I think most people will be willing to take on Amoore because she has a clear position of a one. Worst-case scenario, they may be able to turn her into a backup one, and being able to cement that position isn’t anything small in this league. A backup one who can stretch the floor is a nice piece to add to your team. She may be the safest pick of all of (Jacy Sheldon, Jaylyn Sherrod, and Hailey Van Lith).”


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