Historic WNBA Draft: Diverse Outcomes and First-Time Selections

April 15, 2025, 1:20 am

During the recent WNBA Draft event, multiple noteworthy outcomes emerged that marked a significant moment in women’s basketball. One story highlighted a Calgary native making history by becoming the first player from her region to be selected, setting a new milestone. In a separate account, a French basketball prospect was chosen as the No. 2 pick overall, underscoring the sport’s expanding international appeal. Meanwhile, another promising athlete’s unexpected omission from the draft added to the narrative of surprising results and evolving team strategies.

winnipegfreepress.com / WNBA draftees turn attention to making rosters as training camp opens in a few weeks

winnipegfreepress.com / Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

calgaryherald.com / Yvonne Ejim Selected in by Indiana Fever, becomes first ever player from Calgary to be selected in the WNBA Draft

Yvonne Ejim made history tonight, becoming the first player from Calgary ever selected in the WNBA Draft. The Gonzaga Bulldogs women’s basketball forward was picked in the third round, 33rd overall, by the Indiana Fever. She joins Edmonton natives Adut Bulgak (first round, 12th overall, by New...

winnipegfreepress.com / Dominique Malonga eager to prove growth of French basketball as WNBA’s No. 2 pick overall

winnipegfreepress.com / Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

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