WNBA Draft 2023: Results, Prospects, and Rankings
Catilin Clark Selected First Overall by Indiana Fever
The 2023 WNBA Draft concluded on Monday, with the Indiana Fever selecting Caitlin Clark as the No. 1 overall pick. Clark, a standout guard from the University of Iowa, is widely regarded as one of the best prospects in the draft. She joins a young and rebuilding Fever team that also boasts recent first-round pick Aaliyah Boston.Other Notable Picks
Other notable picks in the first round included:
- Nyara Sabally (Oregon) to the New York Liberty at No. 2
- Delaney Graham (Tennessee) to the Atlanta Dream at No. 3
- Olivia Miles (Notre Dame) to the Washington Mystics at No. 4
- Haley Jones (Stanford) to the Los Angeles Sparks at No. 5
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's Comments
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expressed excitement about the future of the league after the draft.
"The 2023 WNBA Draft has once again showcased the incredible talent and depth of women's basketball," Engelbert said. "These young women represent the future of our league, and we look forward to watching them contribute to the growth and success of the WNBA."
Next Steps for Draft Picks
The draft picks will now begin their professional careers with their respective teams. They will participate in training camps and preseason games before the regular season begins in May.
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