All articles tagged with #2023 wnba draft
Only 15 out of 36 players selected in the 2023 WNBA Draft made it to the opening day rosters due to the league's roster squeeze. Some of the notable players who were cut include Alexis Morris, Monika Czinano, Brea Beal, and Kayana Traylor. The lack of available roster spots has become a pressing issue for both rookies and veterans. The article lists the 15 players who made it to the opening day rosters.
Aliyah Boston, the former South Carolina Gamecocks player, was selected as the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2023 WNBA Draft. The six-foot-five-inch forward is a brilliant defender and a major threat on offense. The Minnesota Lynx selected Diamond Miller with the second pick, while the Dallas Wings rounded out the top five with three consecutive picks. Laeticia Amihere and Zia Cooke from South Carolina were also drafted in the first round. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were unable to partake in the WNBA Draft due to league rules and will only be eligible in 2024.
The Washington Mystics selected Stephanie Soares in the 2023 WNBA Draft but traded her to the Dallas Wings for future first and second round picks. The Mystics have a strong roster with the return of Kristi Toliver and addition of Brittany Sykes and Amanda Zahui B. The move was not necessarily hurtful and the team is expected to be eye-catching this season.