Clark and Reese among 15 invited to WNBA Draft | News, Sports, Jobs

The WNBA draft is just around the corner, and the excitement is building as 15 college players have been invited to attend the event. Among the top prospects are Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who are expected to make a big impact in the league.

Clark, the career leading scorer in Division I men’s and women’s basketball, is projected to be the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever. This will be the second consecutive year that the Fever have the top pick, and General Manager Lin Dunn is thrilled about the opportunity to add another top talent to the team.

Reese, who helped LSU win the NCAA championship in 2023, is also expected to be a first-round pick. Other notable invitees include Stanford’s Cameron Brink and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

The draft will take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, with the Los Angeles Sparks holding the second and fourth picks. The Chicago Sky will select third, followed by the Dallas Wings and the Washington Mystics.

With three rounds and 36 picks in total, the competition will be fierce as players vie for a spot on WNBA rosters. ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo highlighted the challenges that second and third-round picks face in making the cut, emphasizing the competitive nature of the league.

As fans eagerly await the draft, the future of women’s basketball looks bright with these talented players ready to make their mark in the WNBA.