Hunter Cruse
huntercruse.bsky.social
Hunter Cruse
@huntercruse.bsky.social
Hello, hello! If you’re looking for WNBA draft content ahead of the college season, this is the best video resource for you!

I've done over an hour's worth of comprehensive analysis on the Top 6 prospects alone over on YT: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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I am not watching the games live today but I did have time to watch @huntercruse.bsky.social talk the Wings. WNBA media should watch this video, because you all keep talking about an Arike that does not exist, and when Dallas moves on from her, you shouldn't be surprised.

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Paige Bueckers Has No Help... What's Wrong With Dallas Wings?
YouTube video by Hunter Cruse
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June 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Janelle Salaün hive, we’re here
gameday. Same group of 5 as yesterday practicing on one side of the court - Thornton, Burton, Salaun, Hayes, Fagbenle
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The Monique Akoa-Makani bandwagon is just @huntercruse.bsky.social and I.
May 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
journalism
just passed SAB while leaving the venue, she was getting food at a sidewalk cart, instantly raising her vibes to an A
April 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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@huntercruse.bsky.social is cooking with his analysis. Been talking about Justė for months!
April 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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It's here!!! The Next's 2025 #WNBADraft Big Board, courtesy of @emilyadler.bsky.social, @huntercruse.bsky.social and @dovienya.bsky.social, with detailed scouting reports, comps and so much more. www.thenexthoops.com/features/202...
Who’s Next — The Next’s 2025 WNBA Draft Board, V2.0 - The Next
The Next's preseason draft board, the most comprehensive 2025 WNBA draft class preview available, from Paige Bueckers to Aneesah Morrow.
www.thenexthoops.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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I'm always blown away by the amount of effort and detail these writers put into their work. Every year it's the most comprehensive WNBA Draft handbook out there.
April 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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In the Sweet 16 on Friday, South Carolina trailed Maryland by 6 points in the third quarter. Then MiLaysia Fulwiley checked in.

Our @huntercruse.bsky.social explains what happened next, plus more takeaways from the game:
Takeaways: MiLaysia Fulwiley helps South Carolina avoid Sweet 16 upset - The Next
Dawn Staley: 'MiLaysia just wants to win'
www.thenexthoops.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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For Swish Appeal: Four WNBA Draft prospects whose draft stock would benefit from a strong run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

#ncaaw #wnbadraft

www.swishappeal.com/2025/3/14/24...
Strong performances in the 2025 NCAA Tournament could benefit these players in the upcoming WNBA Draft
There’s just one more big event before the 2025 WNBA Draft: the 2025 NCAA Tournament. For many WNBA hopefuls, it will be their last opportunity to make a strong impression and prove that they’re worth...
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March 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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the 2025 WNBA draft is one month away. with March Madness kicking off next week, i wrote about 5 players in the tournament worth keeping an eye on for the Dallas Wings: www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/3/13/24...
2025 WNBA Draft: 5 potential Dallas Wings targets to watch during March Madness
March is here, and the draft is one month away!
www.mavsmoneyball.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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South Carolina's Sania Feagin has seen her draft stock rise over the last couple months. @huntercruse.bsky.social breaks down how her game has grown in her senior season.
Sania Feagin’s WNBA draft stock is on the rise - The Next
South Carolina senior center Sania Feagin is climbing up WNBA draft boards with her play in 2024-25 season.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao's dynamic play style is unmistakable. Now, as a fifth year senior, our @huntercruse.bsky.social writes, Paopao is more aggressive and confident than ever — all the better for the Gamecocks' quest to another championship:
Te-Hina Paopao is poetry in motion for South Carolina - The Next
South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao has taken her dynamic style of play to both ends of the court, and the Gamecocks are better for it.
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March 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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New WNBA mock draft over at Swish Appeal, reflecting all of the changes to the draft order that happened during free agency.

Only one round, but a few additional names added at the end to clarify my thought process.

#wnba #ncaaw #wnbadraft

www.swishappeal.com/2025/3/2/243...
2025 WNBA Mock Draft: How things have changed after free agency
Much has changed around the WNBA during a heated free agency period, and that includes the board for the 2025 WNBA Draft. Let’s go through what’s changed since our last mock.
www.swishappeal.com
March 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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From watching Nneka Ogwumike play for her hometown Dynamo Kursk to being a WNBA draft prospect herself, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu is the most underrated 2025 prospect our @huntercruse.bsky.social writes.
Anastasiia Kosu is the most underrated 2025 WNBA draft prospect - The Next
19-year-old Russian forward Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has sky-high potential as one of the best athletes in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
www.thenexthoops.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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a first-round talent multiple WNBA teams are interested in just did a big interview!
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Lithuania’s Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told @thenext.bsky.social.

Jocytė was born in the US, but has played her entire career overseas. The 19-year-old guard is a potential first-round pick in this year’s draft.

More: www.thenexthoops.com/features/top...
Top international prospect Justė Jocytė is eligible for 2024 Draft - The Next
19-year-old Lithuanian star Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told The Next. The 6’2 guard plays for ASVEL in France.
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February 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Lithuania’s Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told @thenext.bsky.social.

Jocytė was born in the US, but has played her entire career overseas. The 19-year-old guard is a potential first-round pick in this year’s draft.

More: www.thenexthoops.com/features/top...
Top international prospect Justė Jocytė is eligible for 2024 Draft - The Next
19-year-old Lithuanian star Justė Jocytė is now eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she told The Next. The 6’2 guard plays for ASVEL in France.
www.thenexthoops.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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jokes aside, Indy just traded Lyss and #8 in a depth-y draft into Sophie Cunningham and #19. Kelly Krauskopf has been the Fever GM for four months and it's already gone very poorly
Sophie Cunningham, perfect cultural fit with the Fever fanbase
February 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
you know, olivia miles is kinda good at this passing thing
January 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Vanderbilt’s Khamil Pierre is just the 5th player with 42 points & 18 rebounds in a D1 game since 2009-10, which’s as far back as the HHS database goes.

She is the first w/ 42 pts, 18 rebounds & 8 steals.
December 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
This is the Ajša Sivka experience!

A sound weak-side defensive rotation for the steal, pushes in transition & gets off a tight pass, then knocks down a C&S 3.
December 14, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Wow
BREAKING NEWS PER SOURCES:
the Minnesota Lynx protected Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith in last night's expansion draft
December 7, 2024 at 11:07 PM
I saw West Virginia & Texas on the schedule tonight & it took me way too long to figure out how a Big 12 conference game got approved to be played in an MTE lmao
December 1, 2024 at 11:25 PM