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While big names like A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark will command plenty of attention in the upcoming 2025 WNBA season, the league is also filled with underdogs who are raring to break out and prove themselves. These WNBA players have no lack of talent — just a need for the right opportunity to shine.
Sooner or later, these players will come to dominate headlines with consistent stats or even a winning play that goes viral. Here are some underdogs to keep an eye on next season:
Top 5 underdogs to watch in WNBA 2025 season
Deja Kelly
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To begin with, the 5-foot-8 Deja Kelly went undrafted in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The former Oregon Duck was signed to a training camp deal with the Las Vegas Aces, and on Tuesday, she stood out in the Aces' 85-84 preseason victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Kelly's 15-point performance will certainly weigh on the minds of the Aces front office as they finalize their roster.
Queen Egbo
If there's anyone who knows how loaded the Aces roster is, it's Queen Egbo, who got cut by Las Vegas on Thursday. The former Baylor Bear, who was a constant double-double threat during her college stint, currently finds herself without a team in the pro ranks. Any WNBA team taking a chance on Egbo would be getting a workhorse who brings precious intangibles on the hardcourt.
Harmoni Turner
Aside from Egbo, the Aces also waived Harmoni Turner this week. A spitfire guard who averaged 22.5 points per game in her final year with Harvard, Turner was taken by Las Vegas in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Texas native, however, may very well find a way to land a roster spot in the league.
Lexie Hull
As far as the Indiana Fever goes, the spotlight remains on Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. But there's one player on the bench who helps keep things together for the team: Lexie Hull. Her hustle doesn't always necessarily show up on the stat sheet, but in her fourth year in the league, Hull could start contributing numbers that will steal the show on a nightly basis.
Leaonna Odom
Leaonna Odom is on the cusp of a comeback story that's the stuff of movies. After playing two seasons with the New York Liberty, Odom stepped away from the sport for an extended period of time. Now, the former Duke standout gets another chance to shine on the big stage as she makes the most of a training camp contract — a deal that can end up in Odom's return to WNBA action.
