WNBA Draft 2024: Iowa's Caitlin Clark Goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever
Indiana Wins Draft Lottery, Selects Naismith Player of the Year
Wings Trade First-Round Pick to Sky
The 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm took place on April 15th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, with the Indiana Fever selecting Iowa star Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick. Clark, a two-time Naismith Player of the Year, is considered one of the most decorated college players in recent memory and is expected to make an immediate impact in the WNBA.
In a surprise move, the Dallas Wings traded their first-round pick to the Chicago Sky for future considerations. The Sky, who have been rebuilding in recent years, are expected to use the pick to select a high-upside prospect.
The remainder of the first round played out as follows:
- 2. New York Liberty - Aaliyah Boston (South Carolina)
- 3. Atlanta Dream - Haley Jones (Stanford)
- 4. Indiana Fever - Ashley Joens (Iowa State)
- 5. Dallas Wings - Jasmine Dickey (Arkansas)
- 6. Chicago Sky - Mikayla Pruitt (North Carolina)
- 7. Las Vegas Aces - Sonia Citron (Stanford)
- 8. Seattle Storm - Charli Collier (Texas)
- 9. Minnesota Lynx - Cameron Brink (Stanford)
- 10. Los Angeles Sparks - Dorka Juhasz (Ohio State)
The 2024 WNBA Draft is expected to be one of the most talented in recent memory, with several players having the potential to become stars in the league. Clark is the headliner, but other players to watch include Boston, Jones, and Joens. These players are all expected to make an immediate impact on their respective teams and help shape the future of the WNBA.
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