The 2024 WNBA Draft was an exciting event, and several collegiate stars had their dreams come true as they were selected by WNBA teams. Here are some key highlights from the draft:
- Caitlin Clark: The Indiana Fever secured the No. 1 overall pick and chose Caitlin Clark, the Iowa superstar and back-to-back Naismith Player of the Year. Clark is an exceptional guard who will be a force to reckon with in the league. She’ll be teaming up with former South Carolina star Aliyah Boston, whom the Fever took at No. 1 last year.
- Cameron Brink: The Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Cameron Brink, was the No. 2 pick. She’s making her way from Stanford to Los Angeles to join the Sparks. There, she’ll be playing alongside Rickea Jackson, whom the Sparks selected with their second lottery pick at No. 4 overall.
- Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso: The Chicago Sky made some impactful choices, selecting Kamilla Cardoso at No. 3 and Angel Reese at No. 7. These two stars, who battled it out in the SEC championship game, are now teammates in Chicago.
- Other Notable Picks: The Dallas Wings picked Jacy Sheldon from Ohio State at No. 5, while Aaliyah Edwards from UConn went to the Washington Mystics at No. 6. Edwards becomes the 27th Husky to be selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft. Additionally, players like Nika Muhl, Dyaisha Fair, Elizabeth Kitley, and Charisma Osborne were drafted outside the first round.
- Closing the Show: The Washington Mystics wrapped up the draft by selecting Angel Jackson from Jackson State with the No. 36 pick. Jackson, a two-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, averaged nearly three blocks per game for the Tigers during the NCAA Tournament season.
While the draft is over, the anticipation for the forthcoming WNBA season is only rising. Fans can show their support by purchasing Caitlin Clark’s Fever jersey.
Full draft Results
1
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark G 6'0
2
Los Angeles Sparks
Cameron Brink C 6'4
3
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso C 6'7
4
Los Angeles Sparks
Rickea Jackson F 6'2
5
Dallas Wings
Jacy Sheldon G 5'10
6
Washington Mystics
Aaliyah Edwards C 6'4
7
Chicago Sky
Angel Reese C 6'3
8
Minnesota Lynx
Alissa pili F 6'2
9
Dallas Wings
Carla Leite 5'11
10
Connecticut Sun
Leïla Lecan G 5'11
11
New York Liberty
Marquesha Davis G 6'0
12
Atlanta Dream
Nyadiew Puoch F 6'3