WNBA Draft 2024 Recap: Caitlin Clark Goes No.1 To Indiana Fever
WNBA Draft 2024 Recap: Caitlin Clark Goes No.1 To Indiana Fever
After a legendary NCAA women's basketball season, the 2024 WNBA Draft Is here. Caitlin Clark is likely to go No. 1. But who goes No. 2? Follow live.
It's Draft Night for the WNBA and college basketball fans are eager to see where some of the top stars in the sport will get drafted as they take on the next step in their career.
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2024 WNBA Mock Draft Post Final Four: Who's After Caitlin Clark at No. 1?
After a legendary NCAA women's basketball season, the 2024 WNBA Draft Is here. Iowa Women's Basketball star Caitlin Clark is likely to go No. 1. But who goes No. 2? Follow live.
WNBA Draft Picks No. 32-36
- No. 32 - Atlanta Dream - Matilde Villa (Italy)
- No. 33 - Dallas Wings - Ashley Owes (Penn State)
- No. 34 - Connecticut Sun - Abbey Hsu (Columbia University)
- No. 35 - New York Liberty - Kaitlyn Davis (USC)
- No. 36 - Las Vegas Aces - Angel Jackson (Jackson State University)
WNBA Draft Picks No. 26-31
- No. 26 - Seattle Storm - Mackenzie Holmes (Indiana)
- No. 27 - Indiana Fever - Leilana Correa (Florida)
- No. 28 - Las Angeles Sparks - McKenzie Forbes (USC)
- No. 29 - Phoenix Mercury - Jaz Shelley (Nebrasksa)
- No 30 - Washington Mystics - Nastja Claessens (Belgium)
- No. 31 - Minnesota Lynx - Kiki Jefferson (Louisville)
Phoenix Mercury Select Charisma Osborne From UCLA At No. 25
The Phoenix Mercury gets their first pick of the night selecting Charisma Osborne from UCLA. Osborne will join legendary WNBA players Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi on the 2024 Phoenix Mercury roster.
Elizabeth Kitley Drafted By The Las Vegas Aces At No. 24
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley gets drafted to the Las Vegas Aces with the final pick of the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft.
WNBA Draft Picks No. 19-23
- No. 19 - Connecticut Sun - Taiyanna Jackson
- No. 20 - Atlanta Dream - Isobel Borlase
- No. 21 - Washington Mystics - Kaylynne Truong
- No, 22 - Connecticut Sun - Helena Pueyo
- No. 23 - New York Liberty - Jessika Carter
Iowa's Kate Martin Gets Drafted By The Las Vegas Aces
Kate Martin was drafted No. 18 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Las Vegas Aces. Martin will join Dyaisha Fair as the newest member of the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning WNBA Champions.
New York Liberty Select Esmery Martinez At No. 17
With their second pick of the night, the New York Liberty selected Esmery Martinez from Arizona.
Las Vegas Aces Select Dyaisha Fair From Syracuse
With the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Las Vegas Aces select 5'5 Dyaisha Fair. Fair averaged 22 points a game this season for the Orange and is ranked 3rd in DI history for career points. The Aces are the reigning WNBA Champions.
The Indiana Fever Select Celeste Taylor At No. 15
The Ohio State Buckeyes get their second draftee of the night. The Indiana Fever selected Celeste Taylor with the No. 15 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Taylor will join No. 1 Overall pick Caitlin Clark as the newest member of the Fever.
Nilka Muhl Selected By The Seattle Storm In The WNBA Draft
All-time assist leader at UConn, Nika Muhl gets drafted with the No. 14 overall pick by the Seattle Storm.
Brynna Maxwell Gets Drafted No. 13 To The Chicago Sky
Gonzaga Guard Brynna Maxwell gets drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Chicago Sky.
Atlanta Dream Selected Nyadiew Puoch With Final Pick Of The First Round
The final pick of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft goes to Nyadiew Puoch from Australia.
New York Liberty Select Marquesha Davis From At No. 11
With the No. 11 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the New York Liberty selected Marquesha Davis from Ole Miss. Davis shot 45% from the field in the 2023-2024 season.
Leila Lacan Gets Drafted 10th To The Connecticut Sun
The players from France are heating up in the 2024 WNBA Draft! The Connecticut Sun select Leila Lacan as No. 10 overall.
Carla Leite Selected No. 9 To The Dallas Wings
With the No. 9 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings select Carla Leite, a guard from France.
The Minnesota Lynx Select Alissa Pili No. 8 In The WNBA Draft
Alissa Pili from Utah is drafted No. 8 by the Minnesota Lynx. The 6'2 player is a 3-time All-Pac12 Team athlete.
Angel Reese Drafted By Chicago Sky With No. 7 Pick In The WNBA Draft
Angel Reese is selected No. 7 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Chicago Sky. The LSU Women's Basketball star joins Kamilla Cardoso from South Carolina who was drafted third.
Angel Reese is a three-time AP All-American, won the 2024 NCAA National Championship with the Tigers, and was the 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year. Reese is the first LSU player to be drafted in the first round since 2012.
Washington Mystics Select UConn's Aaliyah Edwards No. 5 In The 2024 WNBA Draft
With the No. 6 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select UConn's Aaliyah Edwards. Edwards helped lead the Huskies to the NCAA Final Four and led the team in rebounds averaging 9.3 rebounds per game.
Dallas Wings Select Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon No. 5 In The 2024 WNBA Draft
With the No. 5 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings select Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon played five seasons for the Buckeyes and was a 2023-24 AP All-American.
Sheldon becomes the first Ohio State player drafted in the 1st round of the WNBA Draft since Kelsey Mitchell in 2018.
Los Angeles Sparks Select Rickea Jackson From Tennessee
Rickea Jackson joins Cameron Brink as the newest member of the Los Angeles Sparks. Jackson comes from the University of Tennessee and was one of the most coveted wings in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The Sparks are working to rebuild after having not made the WNBA Playoffs for the last three seasons.
This is the fourth straight WNBA Draft with a Tennessee player taken in the first round.
Kamilla Cardoso Goes No. 3 Overall To The Chicago Sky
The No. 3 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky select Kamilla Cardoso from the University of South Carolina. Cardoso was named the 2023-2024 Most Outstanding Player after winning the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship title.
Los Angeles Sparks Select Standford's Cameron Brink No. 2 In The WNBA Draft
The 6'4 star from Stanford goes second in the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Indiana Fever Selects Iowa WBB Star Caitlin Clark No. 1 In The WNBA Draft
No surprises tonight. With the first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark from the University of Iowa.
With the 1st pick in the 2024 #WNBADraft presented by @StateFarm, the @IndianaFever select @CaitlinClark22 of @IowaWBB ✨✨ pic.twitter.com/BU0ewrtwsP
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 15, 2024
When Does The WNBA Season Start?
The 2024 WNBA Season starts on Tuesday, May 14th. Preseason games will take place starting on May 3rd.
How Much do WNBA Players Make?
These are the top-paid WNBA players as of the 2023-24 season.
- Arike Ogunbowale $234,936 Dallas Wings
- Diana Taurasi $234,936 Phoenix Mercury
- Jewell Loyd $234,936 Seattle Storm
- Elena Delle Donne $234,350 Washington Mystics
- DeWanna Bonner $234,350 Connecticut Sun
- Skylar Diggins-Smith $234,350 Phoenix Mercury
- Natasha Howard $227,900 Dallas Wings
- Cheyenne Parker $216,100 Atlanta Dream
- Alyssa Thomas $212,000 Connecticut Sun
- Jonquel Jones $211,150 New York Liberty
- Brionna Jones $208,000 Connecticut Sun
- Kelsey Mitchell $206,000 Indiana Fever
- Kahleah Copper $205,000 Chicago Sky
- A'ja Wilson $202,155 Las Vegas Aces
- Napheesa Collier $202,154 Minnesota Lynx
Caitlin Clark WNBA Salary
Rookie contracts in the WNBA are capped at four years and $338,056 with a team option in the final year. It should also be mentioned that the top four picks in the WNBA Draft earn the same amount, regardless of order.
Round Picks Years Total value
- 1 1-4 4 $338,056
- 1 5-8 4 $324,383
- 1 9-12 4 $310,718
- 2 13-24 4 $297,045
- 3 25-36 4 $276,830
Who Are The Past No. 1 Overall WNBA Draft Picks?
Aliyah Boston from the University of South Carolina was the No. 1 Overall WNBA Draft Pick in 2023 going to the Indiana Fever.
- 2023 - Aliyah Boston - Indiana Fever
- 2022 - Rhyne Howard - Atlanta Dream
- 2021 - Charli Collier - Dallas Wings
- 2020 - Sabrina Ionescu - New York Liberty
- 2019 - Jackie Young - Las Vegas Aces
- 2018 - A'Ja Wilson - Las Vegas Aces
- 2017 - Kelsey Plum - Las Vegas Aces
- 2016 - Breanna Stewart - Seattle Storm
Who Is Caitlin Clark Wearing At The WNBA Draft?
Iowa Basketball star Caitlin Clark is dressed in head-to-toe Prada on the Orange Carpet. It's the first time Prada has dressed an athlete for the WNBA or NBA Draft.
Draft Ready 🔥@CaitlinClark22 x @WNBA #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/WZVANvUNiB
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 15, 2024
Who Has The First Pick In The WNBA Draft?
For the second consecutive year, the Indiana Fever have the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
How Many Rounds Are In The WNBA Draft?
The WNBA Draft consists of three rounds, with each round consisting of twelve picks. All three rounds will take place on April 15.
WNBA Draft Projections
Caitlin Clark is expected to go No.1 to the Indiana Fever. Click here to see the full first round WNBA projections.
How To Watch The 2024 WNBA Draft?
The 2024 WNBA will be broadcast on ESPN and streaming is available via ESPN+. The draft will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST on April 15.
WNBA Draft Order
Here's the first round draft order.
- Indiana Fever
- Los Angeles Sparks
- Chicago Sky (from Phoenix Mercury)
- Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle Storm)
- Dallas Wings (from Chicago Sky)
- Washington Mystics
- Minnesota Lynx
- Chicago Sky (from Atlanta Dream, via Los Angeles Sparks)
- Dallas Wings
- Connecticut Sun
- New York Liberty
- Atlanta Dream (from Las Vegas Aces via Los Angeles Sparks)
When Is The WNBA Draft 2024?
The WNBA Draft is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on April 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York.
This marks the first time the WNBA Draft will be a seated event with fans in attendance since the 2014-2016 draft held at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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