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Basketball player selection
Association (WNBA)'s draft for the 2026 season was held following the 2025–26 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. This was the first draft for the league's
2026_WNBA_draft
Annual draft held by the WNBA
The WNBA draft is an annual draft held by the WNBA through which WNBA teams can select new players from a talent pool of college and professional women's
WNBA_draft
Basketball player selection
Association (WNBA)'s draft for the 2025 season was held following the 2024–25 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. It marked the first draft for the
2025_WNBA_draft
Basketball player selection
Association (WNBA)'s draft for the 2024 season, following the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season, was held on April 15, 2024, the 29th draft in WNBA
2024_WNBA_draft
Basketball player selection
The 2023 WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Draft, the WNBA's draft for the 2023 WNBA season and 28th draft in WNBA history, was held following
2023_WNBA_draft
Basketball player selection
The 2022 WNBA Draft, the WNBA's draft for the 2022 WNBA season, was held on April 11, 2022, in New York City and aired live on ESPN in the United States
2022_WNBA_draft
The 2019 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2019 WNBA season. On March 19, the league announced the draft would be held on April 10 at Nike New
2019_WNBA_draft
The 2018 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2018 WNBA season. On March 12, the league announced the draft would be held on April 12 at Nike New
2018_WNBA_draft
Women's basketball event
The 2021 WNBA draft was the WNBA's draft for the 2021 WNBA season. A draft lottery was held on December 4, 2020, and the New York Liberty were awarded
2021_WNBA_draft
7th WNBA expansion draft
The 2026 WNBA expansion draft was the seventh expansion draft of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The draft was held on April 3, 2026
2026_WNBA_expansion_draft
Draft of incoming WNBA players for the 2020 season
The 2020 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2020 WNBA season. A draft lottery was held on September 17, 2019 and the New York Liberty were awarded
2020_WNBA_draft
The 2017 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2017 WNBA season. On March 30, the WNBA announced that the draft would take place on April 13 in New
2017_WNBA_draft
Association (WNBA) expansion draft is an event hosted by the WNBA as needed that allows expansion teams to select from a pool of existing WNBA players to
WNBA_expansion_draft
Professional league in North America
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Women's National Basketball Association
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WNBA draft
2016 WNBA draft is the league's draft for the 2016 WNBA season. It was held on April 14 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The draft was
2016_WNBA_draft
First player selection draft in league history
The 1997 WNBA draft was the 1st draft held by the WNBA through which teams could select new players from a talent pool of college and professional women's
1997_WNBA_draft
Player selection process
2014 WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2014_WNBA_draft
2013 WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2013_WNBA_draft
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. The first pick is awarded to the team that wins the WNBA draft lottery; in most cases, that team had
List of first overall WNBA draft picks
List_of_first_overall_WNBA_draft_picks
2011 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
2011 WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2011_WNBA_draft
2010 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
2010 WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2010_WNBA_draft
Player selection process
The 2015 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2015 WNBA season. The Seattle Storm picked first. This year's draft was unusual in that two players
2015_WNBA_draft
Sports season
The 2026 WNBA season is the 30th and current season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The league expanded from 13 to 15 teams with
2026_WNBA_season
6th WNBA expansion draft
Basketball Association (WNBA) held their sixth expansion draft on December 6, 2024, for the Golden State Valkyries. This draft allowed the Golden State
2024_WNBA_expansion_draft
2009 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
2009 WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2009_WNBA_draft
1998 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
WNBA draft On January 27, 1998, a total of 4 players were assigned to two teams in no particular order. On February 18, 1998, a WNBA expansion draft took
1998_WNBA_draft
Basketball player selection
1999 WNBA draft On September 15, 1998, two players were allocated prior to the expansion draft. On April 6, 1999, a WNBA expansion draft took place for
1999_WNBA_draft
2002 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
The 2002 WNBA draft was the first to implement a lottery that arranges the order of the first four overall picks. The lottery gave four teams with the
2002_WNBA_draft
2008 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
The WNBA draft is the league's annual process for determining which Women's National Basketball Association teams receive the rights to negotiate with
2008_WNBA_draft
2006 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
On April 5, 2006, the WNBA Draft took place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The draft was held in conjunction with the 2006 NCAA women's
2006_WNBA_draft
Women's basketball player selection
2001 WNBA draft On April 20, 2001, the regular WNBA draft took place. Notes: 2002 Rookie of the Year 2001 Rookie of the Year Became Missouri State in 2005
2001_WNBA_draft
2007 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
The 2007 WNBA draft was the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. A lottery
2007_WNBA_draft
2012 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
2012 WNBA draft was the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was
2012_WNBA_draft
Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia
four pick in the 2008 WNBA draft to the Seattle Storm for Izi Castro Marques and Seattle's eighth pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. Also, the Dream traded
Atlanta_Dream
Sports season
The 2025 WNBA season was the 29th season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The regular season began on May 16, 2025 and ended on September
2025_WNBA_season
2000 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
2000 WNBA draft On December 15, 1999, a WNBA expansion draft took place for four new WNBA teams, the Indiana Fever, Miami Sol, Portland Fire, and Seattle
2000_WNBA_draft
Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in New York City
draft pick Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot. The Liberty have three conference championships, and one WNBA championship
New_York_Liberty
French basketball player (born 2004)
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2024 WNBA draft. Leite was born on 16 April 2004. She
Carla_Leite
2003 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
The 2003 WNBA draft, both the dispersal draft and the annual WNBA draft, took place on April 24, 2003. The dispersal draft involved players from the rosters
2003_WNBA_draft
U.S. women's basketball player selection
The 2004 WNBA draft was the eighth draft in the WNBA's history. It took place on April 17, 2004, at the NBA Entertainment Studios in Secaucus, NJ. Additionally
2004_WNBA_draft
Australian basketball player
FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship. She was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2024 WNBA draft. Puoch was born in Tasmania and raised in Melbourne
Nyadiew_Puoch
American professional basketball team in Uncasville, Connecticut
"2011 WNBA Draft". WNBA.com. 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2012. "2012 WNBA Draft". WNBA.com. 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012. "2013 WNBA Draft". WNBA.com.
Connecticut_Sun
American basketball player (born 2003)
WNBA draft where she was anticipated as the #2 pick. On April 13, 2026, the Minnesota Lynx selected Miles as the second overall pick of the 2026 WNBA
Olivia_Miles
American basketball player (born 2003)
Fighting Irish. Citron was selected third overall by the Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft and was named an All-Star in her rookie season. Citron was born in White
Sonia_Citron
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. Of these selections, 29 were in the first round of the draft; seven players—Sue Bird in 2002, Diana
List of UConn Huskies in the WNBA draft
List_of_UConn_Huskies_in_the_WNBA_draft
American basketball player (born 2000)
State. She was selected fifth overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2024 WNBA draft. She also currently serves as the Director of Player Development at Ohio
Jacy_Sheldon
National Basketball Association (WNBA) held their fifth dispersal draft on December 14, 2009. This dispersal draft re-assigned players from the Sacramento
2009_WNBA_dispersal_draft
Basketball draft
the 1997 WNBA elite draft: "The Formation of the WNBA". WNBA. Retrieved May 27, 2025. Mishra, Pratikshya (April 15, 2025). "Revisiting the WNBA's Historic
WNBA_elite_draft
Australian basketball player (born 2001)
Kentucky Wildcats. She was selected sixth overall by the Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft. A native of Ballarat, Victoria, Amoore grew up playing several sports
Georgia_Amoore
2005 meeting of WNBA teams to select players
The WNBA Draft is an annual draft held by the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) through which WNBA teams can select new players from a talent
2005_WNBA_draft
Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Indianapolis, Indiana
University in the 2007 WNBA draft to go along with Sutton-Brown. Going into the 2007 season, the Fever had their eyes set on the WNBA Finals. They started
Indiana_Fever
American basketball player (born 2000)
in the second round (18th overall) by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA draft. Martin attended Edwardsville High School in her hometown of Edwardsville
Kate_Martin
American basketball player (born 2001)
fourth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. On May 15, in an 81–92 loss to the Atlanta Dream, Jackson made her WNBA debut, scoring 7 points in 18 minutes
Rickea_Jackson
To determine first-round draft order
The WNBA draft lottery is an annual event held since 2002 by the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), in which the teams who had missed the
WNBA_draft_lottery
Women's National Basketball Association team in Phoenix, Arizona
overall choice in the 2004 WNBA Draft, and select coveted former UConn star Diana Taurasi. Taurasi went on to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award in
Phoenix_Mercury
All-time International Player Directory. WNBA Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved 2012-09-24. All-Time WNBA Draft List (1998) Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback
List of Australian WNBA players
List_of_Australian_WNBA_players
Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Chicago, Illinois
Knowles. With their first ever college draft pick, the Sky selected Candice Dupree sixth overall in the 2006 WNBA draft. In their first season, the Sky achieved
Chicago_Sky
Women's National Basketball Association team in Toronto, Ontario
(WNBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Beginning play in May 2026, they are the first WNBA
Toronto_Tempo
Women's National Basketball Association team in Portland, Oregon
and leading the scouting department through the 2024 expansion draft and 2025 WNBA draft. On October 14, Ashley Battle was named as Vice President of Basketball
Portland_Fire
Women's National Basketball Association team in San Francisco, California
manager on May 7. A WNBA expansion draft occurred in early December 2024, and Golden State participated in its first WNBA draft in April 2025. The team
Golden_State_Valkyries
French basketball player (born 2005)
Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Breeze of Unrivaled. She was selected second overall by the Storm in the 2025 WNBA draft. She also plays for the
Dominique Malonga (basketball)
Dominique_Malonga_(basketball)
2nd WNBA expansion draft
Basketball Association (WNBA) held their second expansion draft on April 6, 1999 for the Minnesota Lynx and the Orlando Miracle. This draft allowed the two new
1999_WNBA_expansion_draft
Brazilian basketball player (born 2001)
Tournament MOP in 2024. Cardoso was selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. A native of Montes Claros, Brazil, Cardoso played
Kamilla_Cardoso
Daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant (2006–2020)
been aspiring to play. In the 2020 WNBA draft, Bryant, Altobelli, and Chester were made honorary draft picks. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said,
Gianna_Bryant
Sports season
million viewers. The 2024 WNBA draft was held on April 15, 2024. The Indiana Fever won the first pick in the weighted draft lottery, held between the
2024_WNBA_season
Women's National Basketball Association team in Las Vegas, Nevada
distinction of having the worst record in the WNBA in 1997 and were the first team to select in the 1998 WNBA draft. With their selection, they picked 7 ft
Las_Vegas_Aces
Women's National Basketball Association team in Washington, D.C.
were signed. With the second pick in the Houston dispersal draft and the 2009 WNBA draft, the Mystics selected Matee Ajavon and Marissa Coleman, respectively
Washington_Mystics
American basketball player (born 1996)
Association (WNBA) and for the Lunar Owls of Unrivaled. Mabrey was drafted in the second round (19th pick overall) by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2019 WNBA draft
Marina_Mabrey
Canadian basketball player (born 2002)
On April 15, 2024, Edwards was selected in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft as the sixth pick by the Washington Mystics. On April 18, she signed her
Aaliyah_Edwards
Nigerian-American basketball player (born 2003)
and USC. Iriafen was selected fourth overall by the Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft and was named an All-Star in her rookie season. Iriafen played basketball
Kiki_Iriafen
American basketball player (born 2001)
She was selected ninth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2025 WNBA draft. As an eighth-grader, Barker was diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans
Sarah_Ashlee_Barker
American basketball player (born 2001)
Fame showcase game. Pili was selected as the eighth pick of the 2024 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx welcomed Pili to the team with an event
Alissa_Pili
American basketball player (born 2001)
titles in both the regular season and conference tournament. In the 2025 WNBA draft, she was selected by the Chicago Sky with the 11th pick. Van Lith has
Hailey_Van_Lith
German basketball player (born 2000)
Liberty in the 2022 WNBA draft. On 15 April 2022, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb announced Sabally would miss the 2022 WNBA season due to injury
Nyara_Sabally
American basketball player (born 2003)
Carolina. She was selected 20th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA draft. Hall played basketball for Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio.
Bree_Hall
American basketball player (born 1997)
Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Laces of Unrivaled. She is the daughter of Linda Young and David Wayne Edwards Sr. She was drafted first overall by
Jackie_Young
Association (WNBA). This includes ten players taken in the first round of the NBA Draft and six players in the first round of the WNBA Draft. In 2009, Blake
List of Oklahoma Sooners in the NBA and WNBA drafts
List_of_Oklahoma_Sooners_in_the_NBA_and_WNBA_drafts
American basketball player (born 2000)
scorer in women's basketball. She was selected 3rd overall in the 2023 WNBA draft by the Wings. Siegrist played basketball for Our Lady of Lourdes High
Maddy_Siegrist
American basketball player (born 1996)
Billings was selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2018 WNBA draft. As a child in elementary school, she attended Saint Edward Catholic School
Monique_Billings
American basketball player (born 2000)
for WNBA Draft". wcyb.com. WCYB. Retrieved May 6, 2022. "LA Sparks Draft Rae Burrell Ninth Overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft". sparks.wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved
Rae_Burrell
Professional women's developmental basketball league in the United States
the road. The league has announced plans to hold a player draft following the 2027 WNBA draft. On January 27, 2025, Zawyer Sports & Entertainment CEO Andy
UpShot_League
December 6, 2024, an expansion draft took place to help fill the roster for the Golden State Valkyries for their debut WNBA season in 2025. Starting on January
List of 2025 WNBA season transactions
List_of_2025_WNBA_season_transactions
American basketball player (born 1994)
Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Laces of Unrivaled. She was drafted with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 WNBA draft. Her nickname is "Slim"
Brittney_Sykes
American basketball player (born 1998)
Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies. Carter was chosen fourth overall in the 2020 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream
Chennedy_Carter
American basketball player (born 2002)
following her rookie year in the WNBA. Her participation added a first-year professional guard from the 2025 WNBA draft class to the Athletes Unlimited
Aaliyah_Nye
American basketball player (born 2001)
four consecutive years. On April 1, 2023, Boston declared for the 2023 WNBA draft. Boston chose to forgo her extra year of eligibility granted to college
Aliyah_Boston
is a list of transactions that occurred during the 2025–26 WNBA off-season and the 2026 WNBA season. This includes retirements, front office transitions
List of 2026 WNBA season transactions
List_of_2026_WNBA_season_transactions
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) held their third dispersal draft on January 8, 2007. This dispersal draft re-assigned players from the Charlotte
2007_WNBA_dispersal_draft
3rd WNBA expansion draft
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) held their third expansion draft on December 15, 1999 for four new WNBA teams, the Indiana Fever, the Miami
2000_WNBA_expansion_draft
French basketball player
Association (WNBA) and for Basket Landes of the La Boulangère Wonderligue. She was selected 10th overall by the Sun in the 2024 WNBA draft. Lacan plays
Leïla_Lacan
American basketball player (born 1988)
Originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Charles was drafted first overall in the 2010 WNBA draft by the Connecticut Sun. In 2009 and 2010, she and teammate
Tina_Charles_(basketball)
American basketball player (born 1995)
National Basketball Association (WNBA). A small forward, she was drafted with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 WNBA draft, which is the highest of any Northwestern
Nia_Coffey
American basketball player (born 2002)
Chen during the third round of the WNBA draft. She became the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team. On May 6, she became the first
Kaitlyn_Chen
German basketball player
Basketball Association (WNBA) and ÇBK Mersin of the Turkish Super League. She was selected 21st overall in the 2020 WNBA draft by the Wings. In 2015, Geiselsöder
Luisa_Geiselsöder
American basketball player (born 2000)
Association (WNBA) and for Mist of Unrivaled. She played college basketball at Northwestern. Burton was selected seventh overall in the 2022 WNBA draft by the
Veronica_Burton
American basketball player (born 1997)
New York Liberty in the 2020 WNBA draft. In 2023, she broke the WNBA single-season record in three-pointers and the WNBA Three-Point Contest record. She
Sabrina_Ionescu
American basketball player (born 1995)
After she was selected 4th overall by the Wings in the 2017 WNBA draft, Gray won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. She was a member of the U18 USA Basketball
Allisha_Gray
American basketball player (born 2001)
2025 WNBA draft, Bueckers made an immediate impact at the professional level, being named WNBA Rookie of the Year and selected to the All-WNBA Second
Paige_Bueckers
German basketball player (born 2000)
Association (WNBA) and for Valencia Basket of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto. She was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the second round of the 2020 WNBA draft
Leonie_Fiebich
Lithuanian basketball player (born 2005)
State Valkyries in the 2025 WNBA draft, becoming the franchise's first-ever draft pick. This is the all-time highest WNBA draft pick for a Lithuanian women
Justė_Jocytė
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from either of two places called Worsley, in Lancashire and Worcestershire. The former, which appears to be the main source of the surname, is probably named from the genitive case of an Old English personal name of uncertain form (probably with a first element weorc ‘work’, ‘fortification’) + Old English lēah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’. The first element of the latter is probably from the genitive case of Old English weorf ‘draft cattle’ (a collective noun).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : most probably a habitational name, either from a variant spelling of Wortley, or alternatively from places in Essex and Somerset called Warley, named in Old English with wær, wer ‘weir’ + lēah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’, or from Warley in the West Midlands, which is named with Old English weorf ‘draft oxen’ + lēah.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a stonemason, Middle English, Old French mas(s)on. Compare Machen. Stonemasonry was a hugely important craft in the Middle Ages.Italian (Veneto) : from a short form of Masone.French : from a regional variant of maison ‘house’.George Mason (1725–92), the American colonial statesman who framed the VA Bill of Rights and Constitution, which was used as a model by Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence, was a VA planter, fourth in descent from George Mason (?1629–?86), a royalist soldier of the English Civil War who had received land grants in VA. As well as being prominent in the affairs of VA, the family also produced the first governor of MI.
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Boy/Male
German
From the place of the laurel trees.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Diamond, Queen of gods
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Parakeet from Eelam; Beautiful
Girl/Female
German, Latin
Gray Fighting Maid
Female
Arthurian
, gilt by love.
Boy/Male
Muslim
King, Hope
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of buttons, from Old French bo(u)ton ‘knob’, ‘lump’, specialized to mean ‘button’. Compare Butner.
Boy/Male
Indian
Reborn
Male
Russian
(ВаÑилий) Russian form of Greek Vasilios, VASILIY means "king."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Beautiful woman, Distributor, Divider
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p. pr. & vb. n.
of Draft
v. t.
To transmit or send, esp. to a distance, as money in payment of a demand, account, draft, etc.; as, he remitted the amount by mail.
v. t.
To write one's name, alone or with other words, upon the back of (a paper), for the purpose of transferring it, or to secure the payment of a /ote, draft, or the like; to guarantee the payment, fulfillment, performance, or validity of, or to certify something upon the back of (a check, draft, writ, warrant of arrest, etc.).
n.
A rough draft or model of a song, air, or other literary or musical composition; esp. one to show a poet the measure of the verses he is to make.
v. t.
To transfer by draft.
v. t.
To draw again; to make a second draft or copy of; to redraft.
v. t.
To make drafts upon or against, in excess of the proper amount or limit.
imp. & p. p.
of Draft
n.
A plan proposed; a draft of a proposed measure; a project.
a.
Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. Same as Draught.
n.
The expense chargeable on a bill of exchange or draft which has been dishonored in a foreign country, and returned to the country in which it was made or indorsed, and then taken up.
n.
A device for producing a current of air; as: (a) A metal plate temporarily placed before the upper part of a grate or open fire. (b) A machine for producing an artificial blast or current of air by pressure, as for increasing the draft of a furnace, ventilating a building or shaft, cleansing gram, etc.
v. t.
To compose and write; as, to draft a memorial.
a.
To make numerous drafts or demands for payment, as upon a bank; -- with on.
n.
A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts.
n.
A second draft or copy.
v. t.
To draft or draw anew.
a.
Having a visible fiber embodied in the surface of; -- applied esp. to a kind of paper for checks, drafts, etc.
n.
Ready money; especially, coin or specie; but also applied to bank notes, drafts, bonds, or any paper easily convertible into money
n.
a person who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript or drafted man.