Indiana Fever win WNBA draft lottery, Minnesota to pick 2nd
November 12, 2022 GMTThe Indiana Fever earned the first pick in the WNBA draft for the first time in franchise history on Friday.
The Fever had a 44% chance to get the No. 1 pick after having the worst combined record the past two seasons.
Former Texas standout and WNBA player Jackson dies at 37
October 4, 2022 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tiffany Jackson, a former standout at the University of Texas who was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007 and played nine years in the league, has died of cancer, the school announced.
Support for Griner at WNBA draft as Howard goes to Atlanta
April 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.
Dream move up in WNBA draft, now poised to make No. 1 pick
April 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Dream traded up two spots to get the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft so they could get the player they feel can help turn around the franchise, which has struggled the last few seasons.
Dream acquire No. 1 overall pick in WNBA draft from Mystics
April 6, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft from the Washington Mystics on Wednesday.
The Mystics obtained the No. 3 overall pick Monday and the No. 14 selection in the second round.
Oregon forward Nyara Sabally declares for WNBA Draft
March 29, 2022 GMTEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon forward Nyara Sabally has decided to enter the WNBA draft.
Sabally, a fourth-year sophomore, was Oregon's top scorer and rebounder, averaging 15.4 points and 7.8 boards.
Fever trade McCowan to Wings, now has 4 1st-round WNBA picks
March 8, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Indiana has traded center Teaira McCowan to the Dallas Wings in a deal that gives the Fever four first-round picks in the the next WNBA draft.
The Fever got the fourth and sixth overall picks from the Wings in the deal announced Tuesday.
Washington Mystics win WNBA draft lottery for 1st time
December 19, 2021 GMTThe Washington Mystics have won the WNBA draft lottery for the first time in franchise history.
Washington had the third best chance — 17.8% to get the top pick — and with star guard Natasha Cloud in attendance, the Mystics bucked the odds on Sunday.
Freshmen phenoms say women should be able to turn pro sooner
April 1, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Talented freshmen Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark wouldn't mind having the option to enter the WNBA draft this year...
Collier paces Texas women in win over NCAA 1st-timer Bradley
March 23, 2021 GMTSAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Charli Collier was dominant again for No. 6 seed Texas, and had an emphatic response on the court to some derisive chants from the stands...
College players will need to opt-in to upcoming WNBA draft
March 8, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and the Players' Association have agreed to an opt-in process for this season's draft, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday night.
Every eligible player who would like to make themselves available for the draft, which is expected to be held in April, must renounce their remaining intercollegiate eligibility.
Oregon guard Ionescu expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
April 17, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — It will be no surprise if Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night by the New York Liberty.
It would be a surprise, however, if she isn't.
The Ducks guard, who was the consensus player of the year, has been projected as the Liberty's choice since the team won the draft lottery.
WNBA draft will be virtual event this season due to pandemic
March 26, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA draft will be a virtual event this year.
The league announced Thursday that its draft will still be held April 17 as originally scheduled, but without players, fans or media in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic...