Former Ole Miss star Madison Scott selected by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft
OXFORD – Former Ole Miss star Madison Scott has been drafted by the Dallas Wings with the 14th overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft held Monday in New York City.
The Dallas Wings have selected Ole Miss guard Madison Scott in the 2nd round. 🔥#WNBADraft @DallasWings pic.twitter.com/jMw1ne5Xf9
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) April 15, 2025
In Dallas, Scott joins 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers and No. 12 pick Aziaha James.
Scott, the eighth Rebel drafted in school history and the third in the head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin era, has had an outstanding career in Oxford. In 2024, she scored in double figures in a team-leading 21 games. She averaged 11.8 points and 3.7 assists per game, both tops on the team.
For Madison Scott, it’s about leaving a meaningful legacy and trusting in herself and God.
The Ole Miss Rebel has made her mark and then some while also providing resources and guidance to the next generation of players.
As she gears up for tonight’s draft, she reminded us… pic.twitter.com/Go9umsTXuT
— ESSENCE (@Essence) April 14, 2025
Scott also became the fourth player in Rebel history to surpass the 1,600 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.
Nationally recognized for her talent, Scott earned a spot on the 2025 All-SEC Second Team, marking her seventh career conference honor, and received WBCA All-America Honorable Mention. Additionally, she was awarded the 2025 Gillom Trophy as the best women’s basketball player in Mississippi.
She does it all, and she does it well 🙌
Madison Scott became just the fourth player in Ole Miss history to record 1,600+ PTS and 1,000+ REB. She was a 3x All-SEC selection and a 2x SEC All-Defensive Team pick. Scott averaged 11.8 PTS and 3.7 AST this season, leading Ole Miss… pic.twitter.com/JnReHJ4bLJ
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 11, 2025
Scott’s longevity is notable, as she became the most experienced player in Ole Miss history with 155 games played, surpassing the legendary Peggie Gillom-Granderson for the most games played in an Ole Miss jersey. Additionally, she’s etched her name in the program’s record books, ranking in the top 10 of eight different statistical categories.
Let’s go Madison Scott! Her story to get to this point! She’s headed to Dallas Wings at No. 14.
The epitome of @OleMissWBB 🏀
▫️Paige Bueckers
▫️Aziaha James
Now, Madison Scott#WNBA— Wilton C. Jackson II (@WiltonReports) April 15, 2025
Under Scott’s leadership, Ole Miss secured at least 10 conference wins and 20 overall victories for the fourth consecutive season. The Rebels also made their fifth straight SEC Tournament Quarterfinals appearance and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the second time in three years.
Scott will join the Wings in training camp immediately as the WNBA season tips off May 16.
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception. Email Evie at: Evie@TheRebelWalk.com
