Every WNBA Draft No. 1 Overall Pick - Page 17
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Every WNBA Draft No. 1 Overall Pick
Being selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft is a significant milestone that signifies not only exceptional talent but also immense potential and promise in the world of women’s basketball. Being chosen first overall brings with it a sense of recognition, validation, and respect from peers, fans, and the broader basketball community. It also opens doors to various opportunities, including lucrative contracts, endorsement deals, and increased media exposure. RELATED: Caitlin Clark Declares for WNBA Draft, Indiana Fever Have #1 Pick Players chosen as the top pick in the draft are often seen as future stars of the league, with high expectations placed upon them to lead their teams to success both on and off the court. Take a look at the list below and see how many first overall WNBA Draft picks you recognize!
1. Aliyah Boston | 2023 | Indiana Fever
2. Rhyne Howard | 2022 | Atlanta Dream
3. Charli Collier | 2021 | Dallas Wings
4. Sabrina Ionescu | 2020 | New York Liberty
5. Jackie Young | 2019 | Las Vegas Aces
6. A'ja Wilson | 2018 | Las Vegas Aces
7. Kelsey Plum | 2017 | Atlanta Dream
8. Breanna Stewart | 2016 | Seattle Storm
9. Jewell Loyd | 2015 | Seattle Storm
10. Chiney Ogwumike | 2014 | Connecticut Sun
11. Brittney Griner | 2013 | Phoenix Mercury
12. Nneka Ogwumike | 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks
13. Maya Moore | 2011 | Minnesota Lynx
14. Tina Charles | 2010 | Connecticut Sun
15. Angel McCoughtry | 2009 | Atlanta Dream
16. Candace Parker | 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks
17. Lindsey Harding | 2007 | Phoenix Mercury
18. Seimone Augustus | 2006 | Minnesota Lynx
19. Janel McCarville | 2005 | Charlotte Sting
20. Diana Taurasi | 2004 | Phoenix Mercury
21. LaToya Thomas | 2003 | Cleveland Rockers
22. Sue Bird | 2002 | Seattle Storm
23. Lauren Jackson | 2001 | Seattle Storm
24. Ann Wauters | 2000 | Cleveland Rockers
25. Chamique Holdsclaw | 1999 | Washington Mystics
26. Margo Dydek | 1998 | Utah Starzz
27. Tina Thompson | 1997 | Houston Comets
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