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2024 WNBA Draft: Order, Top Prospects, Location, and More

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Angel Reese, the standout from LSU, is the latest high-profile college basketball star to announce her intention to enter the 2024 WNBA Draft order, bringing with her an impressive resume that includes a national championship.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark had already declared for the draft, opting to forgo her final year of college eligibility.

Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the 2024 WNBA Draft:

Where is the 2024 WNBA Draft taking place?

The 2024 WNBA Draft order will be held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, N.Y., a new venue for the event. In March, the WNBA announced the draft’s move from Manhattan’s South Street Seaport studios to the larger Brooklyn location. For the first time since 2016, 1,000 fans will be in attendance.

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Also read: 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark Makes History in Prada as Indiana Fever Snag 1st Pick

What is the order for the 2024 WNBA Draft?

Here’s a look at the 2024 draft order, highlighting the team most likely to select Caitlin Clark:

First Round:

  1. 1. Indiana Fever
  2. 2. Los Angeles Sparks
  3. 3. Chicago Sky (from Phoenix)
  4. 4. Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle)
  5. 5. Dallas Wings (from Chicago)
  6. 6. Washington Mystics
  7. 7. Minnesota Lynx
  8. 8. Chicago Sky (from Atlanta, via Los Angeles)
  9. 9. Dallas Wings
  10. 10. Connecticut Sun
  11. 11. New York Liberty
  12. 12. Atlanta Dream (from Las Vegas, via Los Angeles)

Second Round:

  1. 1. Chicago Sky (from Phoenix)
  2. 2. Seattle Storm
  3. 3. Indiana Fever
  4. 4. Las Vegas Aces (from Los Angeles)
  5. 5. New York Liberty (from Chicago)
  6. 6. Las Vegas Aces (from Washington)
  7. 7. Connecticut Sun (from Minnesota)
  8. 8. Atlanta Dream
  9. 9. Washington Mystics (from Dallas)
  10. 10. Connecticut Sun
  11. 11. New York Liberty
  12. 12. Las Vegas Aces

Third Round:

  1. 1. Phoenix Mercury
  2. 2. Seattle Storm
  3. 3. Indiana Fever
  4. 4. Los Angeles Sparks
  5. 5. Phoenix Mercury (from Chicago)
  6. 6. Washington Mystics
  7. 7. Minnesota Lynx
  8. 8. Atlanta Dream
  9. 9. Dallas Wings
  10. 10. Connecticut Sun
  11. 11. New York Liberty
  12. 12. Las Vegas Aces

Will Caitlin Clark be the No. 1 overall pick?

It would be a monumental mistake for the Indiana Fever to pass on Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick. The 6-foot guard excels in every aspect of the game, making her a top-tier choice.

Is Angel Reese entering the WNBA?

Yes, Angel Reese is headed to the WNBA. She announced her decision shortly after LSU’s exit from the NCAA tournament, though the 21-year-old power forward mentioned that her choice was made beforehand.

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However, Reese’s draft position is less certain than Clark. Other tremendously coveted possibilities consist of Stanford’s Cameron Brink and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso.

Read also: 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark Makes History in Prada as Indiana Fever Snag 1st Pick

Who are the pinnacle possibilities in the 2024 WNBA Draft?

In addition to Clark, Reese, Brink, and Cardoso, different pinnacle possibilities for the 2024 WNBA Draft consist of UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards, Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson, and Utah’s Alissa Pili.

UConn Paige Bueckers will live in college for any other season due to her ultimate eligibility, and USC standout freshman Juju Watkins may not be eligible for the WNBA for some extra years.

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