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  • • Diana Taurasi To Return To Phoenix Mercury, Signs Multiyear Deal
    Three-time WNBA Champion and one of the best to suit up and play the game, Diana Taurasi, is set to return to Phoenix. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Taurasi will reportedly sign a multi-year deal to remain with the Phoenix Mercury. Drafted first overall by the team in the 2004 WNBA Draft, Taurasi […] The post Diana Taurasi To Return To Phoenix Mercury, Signs Multiyear Deal app...2021
  • • New York Liberty Wins Top Pick In 2021 WNBA Draft Presented By State Farm
    – Dallas Receives Second Pick; Atlanta to Select Third; Indiana Will Choose Fourth – NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2020 – The New York Liberty today won the 20th annual WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® and earned the top pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm in April. The Lottery was […] The post New York Liberty Wins Top Pick In 2021 WNBA Draft Presented By State Farm appeared first ...2020
  • • 2021 WNBA Draft Lottery Recap: Liberty Win Again
    The New York Liberty were the big winners of the WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm for the second consecutive year. The post 2021 WNBA Draft Lottery Recap: Liberty Win Again appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA....2020
  • • WNBA Draft Lottery 2021 Presented By State Farm To Take Place Friday Dec. 4 On ESPN
    WNBA Draft Lottery 2021 presented by State Farm® will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 4. The post WNBA Draft Lottery 2021 Presented By State Farm To Take Place Friday Dec. 4 On ESPN appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA....2020
  • • Crystal Dangerfield Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year
    NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2020 – Minnesota Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield has been named the 2020 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the leagued announced today.  She is the first player not selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft to win the award, which was first given out in 1998.  Dangerfield was selected in […] The post Crystal Dangerfield Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year appeared first on WNBA.com - Offic...2020
  • • HOMETOWN HERO: Liberty Rookie Jazmine Jones Leads By Example
    Jazmine Jones is the epitome of what it means to be “more than an athlete.” Making it to the professional level was always her dream, but Jones’ calling is to give back to her hometown of Tallahassee, FL. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, Jones plans on making a big impact […] The post HOMETOWN HERO: Liberty Rookie Jazmine Jones Leads By Example appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell among NBA stars praising Maya Moore’s heroic crusade
    Several NBA stars have come out to heap praise on Maya Moore following the recent release of Jonathan Irons, a man who had been serving a 50-year prison sentence. Moore, the first pick of the 2011 WNBA Draft, put her basketball career on hold in 2019 to focus on her prison ministry work. This has […] The post Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell among NBA stars praising Maya Moore’s heroic cru...2020
  • • NO CEILING: Sky Rookie Ruthy Hebard Has the Tools to Excel in Chicago 🛠️
    Way up north in her hometown of Fairbanks, AK, Ruthy Hebard sat at home on April 17 and watched the WNBA Draft unfold. Many speculated whether her pro career would begin in New York, sparking a reunion between Hebard and her former Oregon Ducks teammate Sabrina Ionescu, who was taken No. 1 overall by the […] The post NO CEILING: Sky Rookie Ruthy Hebard Has the Tools to Excel in Chicago 🛠️ a...2020
  • 2020 WNBA Draft posts 123% increase in viewers from prior year
    • 2020 WNBA Draft posts 123% increase in viewers from prior year
    With sports fan starved for fresh content, ESPN not only hit with “The Last Dance, but also the WNBA Draft. The 2020 WNBA Draft was the second-most-watched draft in the league’s history. Per ESPN, the draft averaged nearly 390,000 live viewers. That was an increase of 123% from the prior year. Sabrina Ionescu of the...2020
  • • TV ratings: The 2020 WNBA Draft averaged 387,000 viewers on ESPN
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by WNBA (@wnba) on Apr 17, 2020 at 7:15pm PDT The 2020 WNBA Draft averaged 387,000 viewers on ESPN, up 123 percent over the 2019 Draft, and up 33 percent from the last time it aired on the network in 2011. This makes it the most-watched WNBA … Continue reading "TV ratings: The 2020 WNBA Draft averaged 387,000 viewers on ESPN"...2020

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  • • Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli, Payton Chester named honorary WNBA draft picks
    The WNBA began their draft with a touching tribute to the women who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash earlier in the year....2020
  • • Who Is IK Enemkpali? The Lowdown on the LB Who 'Sucker-Punched' Geno Smith
    2015
  • • Lynx Acquire Rights To Asjha Jones From Connecticut
    <p>The Minnesota Lynx acquired negotiating rights to forward Asjha Jones from the Connecticut Sun, both teams announced Wednesday afternoon. Releases from both teams are listed below. </p> <p>Minnesota Lynx release</p> <p>MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has acquired exclusive negotiating rights to Asjha Jones from the Connecticut S...2015
  • • What Were the Biggest Moves of the WNBA Offseason?
    <p>The WNBA Draft is in the books and the bulk of the offseason is behind us, and that means training camps are just around the corner. Some teams only made minor tweaks in the offseason, but others shifted the entire foundation of their roster. Here's a look at some of the most notable moves made by each team across the league. </p> <p>Atlanta Dream: Re-signed center Erika de So...2015
  • • What to Know Before the Draft
    <p> What a difference a week makes. </p><p> The buzz surrounding the 2015 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm was much different during the months leading up, but then two decisions changed the entire landscape of the draft as we knew it. Minnesota sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. and Notre Dame junior guard Jewell Loyd chose to declare early, which they are eligible to do because...2015
  • • Q&As With Draft Invitees
    <p> Prior to this week's WNBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm, WNBA.com caught up with seven of the invitees to learn a little more about their game. See where these seven -- and the rest of the 12 invitees -- get selected by tuning into ESPN2 at 7PM ET on Thursday, April 16. </p><p> WNBA.com: Is there any player -- male or female -- that you model your game after, or is there...2015
  • • Minnesota Sophomore Amanda Zahui B Declares for WNBA Draft
    <p> MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Leaving school early for the pros is no big deal for the men at Kentucky or Duke. </p><p> It is far more unique on the women's side, and that is one of the reasons Minnesota sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. wore a big smile on her face as she explained her decision Tuesday. </p><p> The Big Ten player of the year declared for the WNBA draft on M...2015
  • • Senior Watch: Sweet Sixteen Teams
    <p> With the WNBA Draft just three weeks away, we're locked into the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament with eyes focused on seniors that are making the most of their last dance. </p><p> OKLAHOMA CITY REGION </p><p> Notre Dame</p><p> National Player of the Year candidate Jewell Loyd will be the star of this show as Notre Dame prepares to face Stanford in w...2015
  • • Catchings To Finish Career With Fever
    <p> INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Fever President and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf has announced that All-Star forward Tamika Catchings has signed her final professional contract with the Indiana Fever. The two-year deal between Catchings and the Fever commits the three-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA superstar through the 2016 season. </p><p> Last fall, Catchings announced her ...2015
  • • Chiney Ogwumike Undergoes Knee Surgery
    <p>Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike underwent microfracture surgery Thursday on her right knee. </p><p> Ogwumike is expected to make a full recovery and typical rehab is 6 to 9 months. The league's rookie of the year averaged 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds while playing in 31 games for the Sun this past season. Ogwumike led all rookies in double-doubles (13) and was second i...2015

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  • • 2020 WNBA Draft posts 123% increase in viewers from prior year
    With sports fan starved for fresh content, ESPN not only hit with “The Last Dance, but also the WNBA Draft. The 2020 WNBA Draft was the second-most-watched draft in the league’s history. Per ESPN, the draft averaged nearly 390,000 live viewers. That was an increase of 123% from the prior year. Sabrina Ionescu of the...2020
  • • Fans flock to watch 'Last Dance,' WNBA draft
    ESPN saw high viewership numbers over the past weekend despite the absence of live sports, with the premiere of the first two episodes of "The Last Dance" documentary Sunday night and the WNBA draft two days earlier....2020
  • • Inside the W with Michelle Smith: WNBA Draft 2020 Analysis
    The emotion and the excitement were anything but virtual Friday night as 36 young women were drafted into the ranks of the world’s best women’s professional league. The 2020 WNBA Draft was unlike its predecessors in many ways, from the emotional tribute at the top of the show to three young players – Alyssa Altobelli, […] The post Inside the W with Michelle Smith: WNBA Draft 2020 Analysis appeared...2020
  • • Social Recap: WNBA Draft 2020
    On Friday, April 17, the WNBA executed one of the most anticipated drafts in league history. 36 players had their dreams come true, the WNBA honored the lives of Alyssa Altobelli, Gigi Bryant, and Payton Chester as honorary picks, and the league announced the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. It was a special […] The post Social Recap: WNBA Draft 2020 appeared first on WNBA.com - Official ...2020
  • • 2020 WNBA Draft first round results
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by WNBA (@wnba) on Apr 16, 2020 at 7:24pm PDT The 2020 WNBA draft is ongoing right now, and the first round was completed moments ago. Here’s how it went down: 1) NEW YORK LIBERTY Sabrina Ionescu OREGON Guard 2) DALLAS WINGS Satou Sabally OREGON FORWARD 3) … Continue reading "2020 WNBA Draft first round results"...2020
  • • Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli, Payton Chester named honorary WNBA draft picks
    The WNBA began their draft with a touching tribute to the women who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash earlier in the year....2020
  • • Gianna among 3 girls to be honorary WNBA picks
    Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester will be honorary selections in Friday's WNBA draft. Gianna's mother, Vanessa, posted a message on Instagram listing all three girls as the "class of 2024."...2020
  • • Inside the W with Michelle Smith: Tina Trade Shakes Up Draft
    Read about the three-team trade that shakes up the 2020 WNBA Draft The post Inside the W with Michelle Smith: Tina Trade Shakes Up Draft appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA....2020
  • • WSLAM Digital Draft Lounge to Feature Leslie, Swoopes and Robinson
    FOLLOW WSLAM ON INSTAGRAM The 2020 WNBA Draft will be held on Friday, April 17th as previously scheduled, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm ET on ESPN. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce picks live and top prospects will participate remotely. WSLAM will be covering the action as well with our first ever digital draft lounge, […] The post WSLAM Digital Draft Lounge to Feature Leslie,...2020
  • • Wings Acquire Katie Lou Samuelson
    The Dallas Wings have announced the acquisition of Katie Lou Samuelson in a trade with the Chicago Sky. Samuelson, the No. 4 pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, will head to Dallas alongside a 2021 first-round pick. Chicago-bound in the swap is low post threat Azura Stevens who saw limited action on account of a […] The post Wings Acquire Katie Lou Samuelson appeared first on SLAM....2020

WNBA Draft stats and results

  • • 2020 WNBA Draft first round results
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by WNBA (@wnba) on Apr 16, 2020 at 7:24pm PDT The 2020 WNBA draft is ongoing right now, and the first round was completed moments ago. Here’s how it went down: 1) NEW YORK LIBERTY Sabrina Ionescu OREGON Guard 2) DALLAS WINGS Satou Sabally OREGON FORWARD 3) … Continue reading "2020 WNBA Draft first round results"...2020
  • • 2019 WNBA Draft results: Las Vegas Aces take Notre Dame's Jackie Young with No. 1 overall pick
    The Liberty took Asia Durr No. 2, while the Indiana Fever selected Teaira McCowan with the No. 3 pick...2019
  • • Warrior
    The No. 1 pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft doesn’t want to be remembered just for points. She wants championships. The post Warrior appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
  • • Who Is IK Enemkpali? The Lowdown on the LB Who 'Sucker-Punched' Geno Smith
    2015
  • • Lynx Acquire Rights To Asjha Jones From Connecticut
    <p>The Minnesota Lynx acquired negotiating rights to forward Asjha Jones from the Connecticut Sun, both teams announced Wednesday afternoon. Releases from both teams are listed below. </p> <p>Minnesota Lynx release</p> <p>MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has acquired exclusive negotiating rights to Asjha Jones from the Connecticut S...2015
  • • Minnesota Lynx Re-Sign Maya Moore
    <p>MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has re-signed forward Maya Moore to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.</p> <p>Moore, a four-year veteran originally selected by the Lynx with the 1st overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft, started all 34 contests for Minnesota last season, running her consecutive-ga...2015
  • • What Were the Biggest Moves of the WNBA Offseason?
    <p>The WNBA Draft is in the books and the bulk of the offseason is behind us, and that means training camps are just around the corner. Some teams only made minor tweaks in the offseason, but others shifted the entire foundation of their roster. Here's a look at some of the most notable moves made by each team across the league. </p> <p>Atlanta Dream: Re-signed center Erika de So...2015
  • • Tulsa introduces No. 2 pick Zahui B.
    <p> The city of Tulsa has welcomed its newest star with open arms. From beautiful weather to barbecue -- oh, and new bow ties -- Amanda Zahui B. is already enjoying her new home. </p><p> The No. 2 pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft was formally introduced as a member of the Tulsa Shock at a press conference Monday. The 6-foot-5 center says she has enjoyed the city's weather and its food...2015
  • • Laimbeer, Liberty Add to Veteran Roster Through 2015 draft
    <p>The New York Liberty entered the 2015 WNBA Draft without a pick in the first round. By night's end, head coach Bill Laimbeer's team had acquired two first-round picks and stocked up on young talent to fit his system as he looks to guide the Liberty to the postseason for the first time since 2012.</p> <p>New York traded Alex Montgomery to the San Antonio Stars in exchange for t...2015
  • • Loyd, Zahui B., Mosqueda-Lewis Selected As Top Picks In WNBA Draft 2015
    <p> UNCASVILLE, Conn., April 16, 2015 -- WNBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm featured the Seattle Storm selecting Notre Dame's Jewell Loyd with the No. 1 overall pick. The Tulsa Shock chose Sweden native Amanda Zahui B. of Minnesota with the second overall selection, and the Storm used its second pick in the top three on UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. </p> <p>Loyd, the f...2015

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  • • Oregon Trio Dominates First Round of 2020 WNBA Draft
    There was very little drama surrounding which player would be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. The New York Liberty could have begun printing Sabrina Ionescu jerseys the moment they won the Draft Lottery back in September. Ionescu swept the national player of the year awards in the shortened […] The post Oregon Trio Dominates First Round of 2020 WNBA Draft appeared firs...2020
  • • 2020 WNBA Draft first round results
    2020
  • • 2020 WNBA Draft Conference Call With Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
    CATHY ENGELBERT: Hello, everyone. I hope you and your families are doing well, remaining healthy and safe. That’s the most important thing. I know my family and I have been quarantining and social distancing, etcetera, and hope you all are, too. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak today. I know […] The post 2020 WNBA Draft Conference Call With Commissioner Cathy Engelbert appeared f...2020
  • • Gianna among 3 girls to be honorary WNBA picks
    2020
  • • Evan Engram's sister selected in WNBA Draft
    EVAN ENGRAM'S SISTER SELECTED IN WNBA DRAFT BY MATT COHEN Evan Engram knows what it feels like to be drafted. Now he's not the only one in the family. Almost a year after the Giants grabbed t......2018
  • • WNBA No. 1 Pick Breanna Stewart Signs With Nike Basketball
    2016
  • • Who Is IK Enemkpali? The Lowdown on the LB Who 'Sucker-Punched' Geno Smith
    2015
  • • Lynx Rookie Given Grant To Start Foundation
    <p>Minnesota rookie forward Reshanda Gray has had an eventful few weeks. First came the WNBA Draft, where she was taken in the second round by the Lynx and given an opportunity to continue her basketball career.</p> <p>Then she signed her first professional contract. The Lynx made her signing official Monday in a press release posted on the team's website. But while those two mil...2015
  • • Laimbeer, Liberty Add to Veteran Roster Through 2015 draft
    2015
  • • Q&As With Draft Invitees
    2015

Top WNBA Draft news

  • • Gianna among 3 girls to be honorary WNBA picks
    2020
  • • WNBA Delivers Most-Watched Draft in 16 Years
    NEW YORK, April 21, 2020 – The 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® on ESPN was the most-watched WNBA Draft in 16 years and the second most-watched in ESPN’s history.  This year’s event, which was held virtually in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, averaged 387,000 viewers on ESPN, up 123 percent over the 2019 Draft, and up 33 […] The post WNBA Delivers Most-Watched Draft in 16 Years appeared fi...2020
  • • Kelsey Plum Draft No. 1 Overall by San Antonio Stars
    After re-writing the record books while at the University of Washington, Kelsey Plum was selected first overall in the 2017 WNBA draft to the San Antonio Stars. Plum broke the The post Kelsey Plum Draft No. 1 Overall by San Antonio Stars appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
  • • The Resume: Sabrina Ionescu, 2020 WNBA Draft
    Personal Information Sabrina Ionescu Guard | #20 | 5-11 | Dec. 6, 1997 Walnut Creek, CA Objective Become the No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft and impact the game immediately upon arrival at the professional level Education • University of Oregon (Kelly Graves, head coach) • Miramonte High School (Kelly Sopak, head coach) […] The post The Resume: Sabrina Ionescu, 2020 WNBA Draft appeared first on ...2020
  • • Oregon Trio Dominates First Round of 2020 WNBA Draft
    2020
  • • WNBA Draft 2020: Mock Draft Roundup
    The anticipation continues to build leading up to the WNBA Draft 2020 on Friday, April 17. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the WNBA Draft will be conducted in a virtual manner in accordance with federal guidelines. Although members of the 2020 class were unable to showcase their talents in the NCAA Tournament, there seems to […] The post WNBA Draft 2020: Mock Draft Roundup appeared first on WNBA....2020
  • • WNBA Draft Index, Vol. 2
    2016
  • • WNBA No. 1 Pick Jewell Loyd Signs With Nike Basketball
    2015
  • • Inside the W with Michelle Smith: Tina Trade Shakes Up Draft
    2020
  • • Fans flock to watch 'Last Dance,' WNBA draft
    2020
  • • Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell among NBA stars praising Maya Moore’s heroic crusade
    2020
  • • Inside the W with Michelle Smith: WNBA Draft 2020 Analysis
    2020
  • • Social Recap: WNBA Draft 2020
    2020
  • • Warrior
    2017

WNBA Draft schedule, game

  • • WSLAM Digital Draft Lounge to Feature Leslie, Swoopes and Robinson
    2020
  • • WNBA Draft 2020 Presented By State Farm To Be Held As Scheduled On April 17
    – League to Hold Virtual Draft – WNBA to Honor Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester at Upcoming Draft – Draft to be Televised on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET NEW YORK, March 26, 2020 – The WNBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm will be held on April 17 as scheduled. In light […] The post WNBA Draft 2020 Presented By State Farm To Be Held As Scheduled On April 17 appeared first on WNBA.com - O...2020
  • • Who Is IK Enemkpali? The Lowdown on the LB Who 'Sucker-Punched' Geno Smith
    2015
  • • Lynx Acquire Rights To Asjha Jones From Connecticut
    2015
  • • Boundless in Seattle: Bird, Rookies Ready To Welcome New Era For Storm
    <p>At the turn of the century, a new era of Seattle Storm basketball was born. Seattle drafted Lauren Jackson, who would go on to win three WNBA MVPs, with the first overall pick in 2001, and Sue Bird, arguably the game's greatest point guard ever, was taken with the top pick the following year. Together, those two highly coveted draft selections helped guide the Storm to more than a decade ...2015
  • • Minnesota Lynx Re-Sign Maya Moore
    2015
  • • 27 Players Expected To Attend USA Women's National Team Training Camp
    <p>COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 30, 2015) - Featuring 14 athletes who have captured a combined 16 Olympic and 18 FIBA World Championship gold medals and a total of 27 of the nation's top women's basketball players, the USA Basketball Women's National Team will tip-off training for the 2016 Olympic Games with a mini-camp May 4-6 at UNLV's Mendenhall Center in Las Vegas. Included in the l...2015
  • • What Were the Biggest Moves of the WNBA Offseason?
    2015
  • • Tulsa introduces No. 2 pick Zahui B.
    2015
  • • Laimbeer, Liberty Add to Veteran Roster Through 2015 draft
    2015

WNBA Draft rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Seattle Storm Select Jewel Loyd with No. 1 Pick
    <p> After weeks of speculation, the wait is finally over. With the first pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm selected Notre Dame's Jewell Loyd. </p><p> Loyd, a unanimous selection to the 2015 AP All-American team, averaged 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game during her senior season. She comes to Seattle as a highly-touted guard prospect poised to provi...2015
  • • What to Know Before the Draft
    2015
  • • Q&As With Draft Invitees
    2015
  • • Senior Watch: Sweet Sixteen Teams
    2015

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