In what many are considering one of the deepest drafts in WNBA history, the Dallas Wings had a golden opportunity to improve on last season’s top-four finish with the No. 5 overall pick.
After no-brainers like Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink were taken off the board, the Wings were finally on the clock and ready to make their selection. Dallas had plenty of solid options and decided to draft Jacy Sheldon of Ohio State.
The selection was a surprise but not a shock, as Dallas lacks a guard with a defensive focus, and Sheldon theoretically can help the team in that aspect. She gives Dallas a 3-and-D guard who can solidify the backcourt when paired with Arike Ogunbowale. Sheldon had a strong finish at Ohio State; she averaged 15.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists for her career. In her fifth and final season, she posted 17.8 points, 3.2 boards and 3.8 assists per game. Defensively, she was a master swiper, averaging 1.9 steals per game for her career.
It’s always hard to judge a selection on draft night, as we don’t fully know what the player will become and how their game will translate to the pros. But given the situation and players available, the Wings seem to have been winners on draft night. Despite the good vibes and positivity, Sheldon understands the…
