Monday's WNBA Draft averaged 1.25 million viewers on ESPN.
The number is down 50% from last year, but still represents the second most-watched draft in league history.
The third most-watched draft had 601,000 viewers in 2004.
The telecast peaked with 1.46 million viewers.
Paige Bueckers was selected with the No. 1 pick by the Wings.
Via Jon Lewis