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2022 WNBA Draft Profiles: NaLyssa Smith may not be starting many games for the Mystics right away. But she can still be a great foundational piece for years to come

The Washington Mystics will pick first in the 2022 WNBA Draft. Today, we will focus on Baylor Lady Bears forward NaLyssa Smith, who is regarded as a co-consensus favorite to be picked at that spot later this season.

Stats: Smith is averaging 22.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game for the Lady Bears. Baylor is currently in the second round of the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament after beating Hawaii, 89-49 yesterday.

Best game this season: There are two ways to look at what a “best game” is.