Paige Bueckers, following a week of winning the national championship with UConn and being drafted No. 1 by the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, expressed excitement for the next chapter in her basketball career. She joins a long line of UConn players who have gone on to be top picks in the WNBA. Despite a busy schedule of media appearances and celebrations, Bueckers remains focused on the future and is eager to contribute to the Wings organization.
French star Dominique Malonga was chosen as the No. 2 pick by the Seattle Storm, becoming the first French player drafted this high since 1997. The Washington Mystics, under new leadership, followed by selecting Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron and USC’s Kiki Iriafen with the third and fourth picks. Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore was chosen at No. 6 and was dressed for the event by NBA star Russell Westbrook as part of his clothing brand Honor The Gift.
The draft also saw expansion team Golden State Valkyries selecting Juste Jocyte of Lithuania with their first pick. The Connecticut Sun picked LSU’s Aneesah Morrow and N.C. State’s Saniya Rivers in the first round. The Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Dallas Wings rounded out the first round picks.
Overall, the draft was filled with talent and excitement as the next generation of WNBA stars began their professional careers.
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