WNBA Draft Information
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April 15, Coverage: ESPN
Rounds 1 - 3: Thursday, April 15, 7-9 p.m. ET Location: ESPN (Bristol, Connecticut)
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Sky select Shyla Heal as No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
The Chicago Sky select Shyla Heal from Australia as the No. 8 overall pick in the WNBA draft.
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Holly Rowe shows off her French-speaking skills to Iliana Rupert
After Iliana Rupert is drafted by the Las Vegas Aces, Holly Rowe does part of the interview in French.
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Sparks select Jasmine Walker as No. 7 pick in WNBA draft
Jasmine Walker explains how she is at a loss for words after the Sparks select her as the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft.
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Rennia Davis gets caught up watching her own highlights
Rennia Davis gets caught up in the moment watching her own highlights as the Minnesota Lynx select her as the No. 9 pick in the WNBA draft.
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Onyenwere's grandma breaks out the dance moves on live TV
Michaela Onyenwere's grandma rises from the couch and breaks out some incredible dance moves after Onyenwere is drafted.
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Wings select Chelsea Dungee with No.5 pick
The Dallas Wings select guard Chelsea Dungee from Arkansas as the fifth pick in the WNBA draft.
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McDonald shows off correct pronunciation of her first name
After being drafted No. 3 overall in the 2021 WNBA draft, Aari McDonald makes sure fans know how to pronounce her first name.
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McDonald continues incredible 2021, drafted No. 3 by Atlanta Dream
Aari McDonald is selected No. 3 overall in the 2021 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream, making her the first player from Arizona to be drafted in the first round.
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Collier pays tribute to her late father after being drafted No. 1 overall
Charli Collier says she wishes her dad could be there to see her get drafted, but adds this is her moment after being drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings.
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Awak Kuier makes history as No. 2 pick in WNBA draft
The Dallas Wings select Awak Kuier as the second pick in the WNBA draft, making her the first woman from Finland to be drafted into the league.
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Charli Collier FaceTimes with KD prior to WNBA Draft
Projected No. 1 overall pick Charli Collier discusses where she might go and what number she's going to wear with fellow Texas Longhorn, Kevin Durant.
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Aari McDonald on her WNBA moment: 'I'm just really proud'
Ahead of the league draft, McDonald discusses what the game means to her and what it took to get to this point in her journey
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WNBA mock draft: Sparks-Wings trade shakes up first round
In trading for the No. 7 pick, might Los Angeles look to add UCLA's Michaela Onyenwere in Thursday's draft? Dallas still has four of the top 13 picks.
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Which teams are the biggest threat to the Seattle Storm?
Chiney Ogwumike lists the Aces, the Sky and the Sparks as the biggest threats to the Storm repeating as WNBA champions.
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For Charli Collier, projected No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, determination is a family trait
Though she appears destined to fulfill a bold prediction from her late father, Charli Collier's path to the top of Thursday's WNBA draft was anything but preordained.
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Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of two murder counts, one manslaughter count in George Floyd verdict
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by a jury for his role in the murder of George Floyd last May outside of a local convenience store.
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Former UConn Huskies star Jennifer Rizzotti named president of Connecticut Sun
Jennifer Rizzotti, the point guard on UConn's first national championship team, has been named president of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.
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After atypical rookie season that ended in injury, Sabrina Ionescu excited to finally play in Liberty's new home of Brooklyn
Following an atypical rookie season that ended after just two-plus games in the WNBA bubble due to a severe ankle sprain, Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu told ESPN she's "excited to finally be in Brooklyn" and play in front of the community.
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Heal's presser hilariously interrupted by call from Chicago coach
The Chicago Sky's first round pick could barely contain her excitement when the call from her new coach and teammates came in. (Courtesy: Network 10)
