UCLA guard Charisma Osborne will forgo the 2023 WNBA Draft and return to UCLA for another season with the Bruins after initially declaring for the draft, she announced on social media Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Osborne has averaged 15.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game during her four-year career with UCLA. She had an additional year of eligibility remaining because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She scored a career-high 36 points in UCLA’s win over Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament this year to help boost the Bruins to the Sweet 16, where they fell to South Carolina.
- Osborne was the projected No. 6 pick in The Athletic’s WNBA mock draft prior to Wednesday.
It’s always go bruins 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/tY2BfNpZOo
— Charisma 🦋 (@CharismaOsborne) April 5, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
What does Osborne’s return mean for UCLA?
Osborne’s decision to return is especially interesting for a number of reasons. She had openly talked about playing her last games in Pauley Pavilion and participated in the team’s senior night earlier this winter. She has previously declared for the WNBA Draft prior to her decision to withdraw. On Wednesday, she didn’t offer any explanation as to why she is returning, but it’s hard…
