WNBA Draft 2022: Latest News, Prospects, and Rankings
Official WNBA Draft Board
The official WNBA Draft Board provides detailed information on all eligible players, including their statistics, rankings, and bios. With the draft fast approaching, the board is a valuable resource for fans and analysts alike.
Lottery Selection and Draft Order
The lottery selection to determine the order of the top four picks in the 2022 draft took place on December 19, 2021, and was televised on ESPN and TSN2. The Washington Mystics won the lottery and earned the No. 1 overall pick, followed by the Indiana Fever, Los Angeles Sparks, and Las Vegas Aces.
The WNBA Draft consists of three rounds, with each round consisting of 12 picks. The order of team picks in each round is the inverse order of the standings from the previous season.
Key Prospects and Rankings
Rhyne Howard from Kentucky is the consensus top prospect in the 2022 WNBA Draft. She is a versatile guard who can score, rebound, and distribute the ball. Other highly-rated prospects include NaLyssa Smith from Baylor, Shakira Austin from Mississippi, and Queen Egbo from Baylor.
Event Details
The 2022 WNBA Draft will be held on Monday, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The telecast will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN2 in Canada. As expected, the Atlanta Dream selected Rhyne Howard with the No. 1 overall pick.
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