Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among basketball fans.
Clark has helped bring millions of new fans to the game with her signature logo shots and dazzling passing ability. The Iowa star was a big reason why a record 18.9 million viewers tuned in to the NCAA championship game where South Carolina beat Iowa.
The career leading scorer in Division I men’s and women’s basketball, is expected to go first to the Indiana Fever. It’s the second consecutive year that the Fever have the top pick.
“There’s a tremendous amount of excitement now with having back-to-back picks,” Indiana general manager Lin Dunn said. “I think you’ve seen a great deal of interest in ticket sales around this pick, and I think we’re all excited about adding another top pick to this young team.
“So is there a lot going on? Is there a lot of noise? Is there a lot of excitement? Absolutely.”
Reese helped LSU win the NCAA championship in 2023 and is expected to go somewhere in the first round.
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