We don’t talk enough about just how impressive the 2022 WNBA Draft class has been this season, but it’s time to start that conversation. As of this post, six players from the 2022 class are averaging double figures in scoring, with several putting together the best seasons of their careers ⤵️
✨Rhyne Howard, No. 1 Pick:
17.8 PPG | 3.6 APG | 2.3 SPG | 1.0 BPG | 3.3 3PM
Career-high in scoring
Leads the WNBA in steals and three-pointers made per game
On pace to become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career three-pointers
✨NaLyssa Smith, No. 2 Pick:
11.8 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 64.1% FG
Leads the WNBA in field-goal percentage
✨Shakira Austin, No. 3 Pick:
16.7 PPG | 9.5 RPG | 1.4 BPG
Career-high in scoring
Top 20 in scoring, 4th in rebounding and 6th in blocks
Averaging (24.0) points and (10.2) rebounds over her last six games
✨Nyara Sabally, No. 5 Pick:
12.3 PPG | 5.3 RPG | 23.9 MPG
Career-high in scoring
Up from 5.4 PPG and 4.5 RPG last season
✨Veronica Burton, No. 7 Pick:
12.3 PPG | 5.5 APG | 1.4 SPG | 3.58 AST/TO
Career-high in scoring
10th in the WNBA in assists
Leads the league in assist-to-turnover ratio
Eyeing a second consecutive All-Defensive selection
✨Rae Burrell, No. 9 Pick:
13.9 PPG | 2.4 APG
Career-high in scoring
Scoring is up 6.4 PPG from last season
Has recorded six 20-point games over her last 14 contests