WNBA Draft Information
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April 17, Coverage: ESPN
• Rounds 1 - 3: Friday, April 17, 7-9 p.m. ET Location: ESPN (Bristol, Connecticut)
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WNBA draft grades: Wings, Lynx score highest marks
Dallas and Minnesota got A-plus grades after picking the players they wanted to fill their team needs. Three other teams scored A grades.
Top Headlines
Kobe Bryant
NBA
Kobe, Gianna Bryant honored with a WNBA award in their name
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces The Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy award as a way to carry on the legacy of Kobe Bryant's work in women's and girls' basketball.
Sabrina Ionescu
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Twitter reacts to Sabrina Ionescu's selection in the 2020 WNBA draft
Sabrina Ionescu's selection with the No. 1 pick was among the items eliciting social reaction during Friday's 2020 WNBA draft.
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Commissioner Engelbert updates on the start of 2020 WNBA season
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert provides an update on the league's plans going forward with regard to the coronavirus pandemic.
Liberty
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KD surprises Megan Walker with video message
After being selected No. 9 by the New York Liberty, Megan Walker is surprised by Kevin Durant with a video message.
Bella Alarie
NCAAM
Bella Alarie joins father as first-round draft pick
Princeton's Bella Alarie is selected No. 5 by the Dallas Wings, following in her father's footsteps. Mark Alarie was the No. 18 pick out of Duke by the Nuggets in 1986.
Fever
WNBA
Kevin Love surprises Lauren Cox after she was drafted
Kevin Love sends a congratulatory message to third overall pick Lauren Cox after she was chosen by the Indiana Fever.
Wings
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Satou Sabally selected No. 2 by Wings
The Dallas Wings select former Oregon Duck Satou Sabally with the second overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
Sabrina Ionescu
NCAAM
Sabrina Ionescu drafted 1st overall by Liberty
New York selects Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu with the No. 1 pick.
Wings
WNBA
Sabally ready to become the next Dirk in Dallas
Satou Sabally, drafted No. 2 by the Dallas Wings, said she is excited for the opportunity to play in Dallas just like her NBA idol and fellow German Dirk Nowitzki.
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WNBA honors Kobe Bryant
At the beginning of the WNBA draft, commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the time to honor former NBA commissioner David Stern and Kobe Bryant.
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Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli, Payton Chester named honorary WNBA draft picks
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert honors Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester as honorary picks in the WNBA draft.
South Carolina
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Kiki Herbert Harrigan has high hopes for WNBA
South Carolina forward Mikiah Herbert Harrigan's college highlight reel has her ready to realize a lifelong dream of being drafted.
Sparks
WNBA
Roundball Rap: Draft memories and social distancing life with Kenyon Martin Sr. and Candace Parker
They also talk about Parker's all-time Chicago Bulls starting five in honor of the ESPN docuseries, The Last Dance.
South Carolina
NCAAW
Ty Harris' WNBA Draft profile
Senior point guard Tyasha Harris displays some of her best basketball moments as a Gamecock.
Texas A&M
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Carter's SEC stint readies her for draft
Texas A&M guard Chennedy Carter builds an impressive draft resume during her three years in the SEC.
Oregon
NCAAW
Geno Auriemma marvels over Satou Sabally's basketball awareness
Geno Auriemma analyzes former Oregon forward Satou Sabally's basketball IQ and her ability to keep possessions alive ahead of the WNBA draft.
Oregon
NCAAW
Satou Sabally is ready for the virtual 2020 WNBA Draft
The former Oregon Ducks forward also talks about her German and Gambian heritage and why she's the female KD
Draft Videos
Draft News
Vandersloot, Stevens help Sky beat Wings 82-79
Azura Stevens had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot added 14 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 82-79 on Tuesday night.
Lynx-Liberty Preview
Looking to run their winning streak to three games, the Minnesota Lynx look to keep the winless New York Liberty reeling Wednesday when they meet in the bubble in Bradenton, Fla.
Aces-Mystics Preview
It is a rematch of a WNBA semifinal playoff series but with considerably less starpower Wednesday when the defending champion Washington Mystics face the Las Vegas Aces in Bradenton, Fla.
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Mercury players wear 'Vote Warnock' shirts in pregame
Phoenix Mercury players wear shirts saying "Vote Warnock" and "Black Lives Matter" before their game vs. the Atlanta Dream.
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WNBA players to wear T-shirts opposing Dream owner
Players are wearing T-shirts that support the opponent of Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler in her attempt to retain her Senate seat.
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Seattle Storm's Epiphanny Prince leaves WNBA bubble for personal reasons
The Storm, who are already without Sue Bird (knee), will also be missing guard Epiphanny Prince after she left the WNBA's bubble for personal reasons.
