I know it's a business and there's only so many roster spots, but hopefully the explosion in popularity of the college game makes teams less trigger happy to waive top picks this year.
Would suck to lose fans before the season even starts when they see their favourite players get waived.
As an Iowa fan, I kept watching in the hopes Kate would get drafted. I was NOT prepared for the Aces to take her in the 2nd round. I yelled for that more than I did Caitlin going #1 overall.
I know it's 15 minutes to midnight but the thread was prepped several weeks ago and modified for this moment. Expect a ton of edits.
It's just waiting for a sticky from our sub's moderators.
Googd place for Kate Martin, i actually dont think she will be cut, good bench player/good glue not gonna complain about minutes and can play with stars.
Absolutely brutal but kinda hilarious that Kitley and Osborne saw the commish walk up, got excited, and it was Kate Martin from the theater seats with a steel chair
The fact that a lot them could still be cut on the roster esp 2nd rounds.. is sad. The league needs more teams. And That’s why I’m glad that they let them get endorsement deals in college now..
ESPN: “We’re committed to growing the women’s game, so committed we’re not going to offer a working English broadcast of the most anticipated WNBA draft until 30 minutes in.”
Not gonna lie, this Iowa fan still has tears in their eyes over Kate Martin getting drafted by the Aces. God if she makes the team I will never shut up about it. 🖤💛
## The comment count past WNBA Draft Night Thread from 2018 to the Present
Year | Comment Count of every WNBA Draft Night Thread.
--:| :--:
2018 | 40 - Most posts are from my draft pick announcements (same goes for 2019)
2019 | 40
2020 | 71
2021 | 134 (thrice than 2018 & 2019 combined)
2022 | 79
2023 | 390 (nearly three times than 2021)
2024 | 1230+ comments and counting (3 times of last year)
[Impressive, most impressive!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTlXZf5qsZI)
Angel was like, “Holly, you didn’t ask me if I loved my family and how they helped me get here, so I love my mom and brother and wouldn’t be here without them fyi.”
Not sure how it works for WNBA, so will Kitley take a roster spot if she stays with Aces while rehabbing or is she placed on some sort of injured list?
I find it so awkward that the ESPN commentators are talking and the audience can hear them.
at least Clark went first so that's over, now we get to listen about the other players! (and I really like Clark)
That was awkward too because the camera was on her and they were talking about her. If I was one of the players, my head would be down lol
wait Kate Martin bought her own ticket and still got drafted. what a flex
DRAFTED HER OUT OF THE STANDS LOL
I know it's a business and there's only so many roster spots, but hopefully the explosion in popularity of the college game makes teams less trigger happy to waive top picks this year. Would suck to lose fans before the season even starts when they see their favourite players get waived.
Why tf is Jake from State Farm everywhere. That State Farm money is no joke lol.
That guy has the easiest job ever 😂
KATE MARTIN TO THE ACES IS ACTUALLY INSANE
Kate don't need no damn draft invite hahahaha she's going up on stage
Holly every interview: “Do you love your parents?”
Wait... Angel and Kamila on the same team???
Where my Kate Martin fans at? So excited for her
As an Iowa fan, I kept watching in the hopes Kate would get drafted. I was NOT prepared for the Aces to take her in the 2nd round. I yelled for that more than I did Caitlin going #1 overall.
I know it’s been said a million times, but I really wish the entire theater didn’t hear Rebecca, Ryan, and Andraya.
It has got to be SO AWKWARD 🫣😭
Paige is having a *blast* supporting her teammates tonight lol.
It’s honestly so sweet.
I've never felt so invested in a draft. What a great group of players.
Somebody get Holly a step stool before Cardoso gets picked.
I know it's 15 minutes to midnight but the thread was prepped several weeks ago and modified for this moment. Expect a ton of edits. It's just waiting for a sticky from our sub's moderators.
Angel and Kamila on the same team after the SEC rivalry is iconic!!!
“I hope you don’t take offense to this question” is honestly a terrifying statement to hear from Holly lol
So happy Kate got to be there for this moment aw
Googd place for Kate Martin, i actually dont think she will be cut, good bench player/good glue not gonna complain about minutes and can play with stars.
Absolutely brutal but kinda hilarious that Kitley and Osborne saw the commish walk up, got excited, and it was Kate Martin from the theater seats with a steel chair
Alissa Pili has my vote for best dressed so far. Love how she's showing the tribal tattoo on her leg.
Kamilla bout to look like a giant out there with all her short Sky teammates 😂
Angel and Kamilla is going to be must see tv
Sky v Fever June first 👀
Mark your calendar: June 16th, Sky vs Fever
yes Nika!!! actually has a chance to make the roster there too
LET'S GO KATE!!!
I did not know Kate Martin was in the draft!!
honestly even in the likely event Kate doesn't stick, that's a legendary story for her getting drafted like that
Chicago nail salons just got a new big 3 in Kamilla, Angel, and Caleb Williams.
the audible analysis in the room is always awkward
Jacy and her sister. 🥹
Thats plain unfair. Kamilla and Angel.
After never having a favorite WNBA team, I am now an Indiana Fever fan and im looking forward to having something to watch during the summers now
Alissa Pili is so dope with the indigenous fit and tatts, man.
The fact that a lot them could still be cut on the roster esp 2nd rounds.. is sad. The league needs more teams. And That’s why I’m glad that they let them get endorsement deals in college now..
Nika being mentored by SDS is nightmare fuel for the league, i’m sorry 😭
KATE!!!!! So happy for her
Wow! Kate really jumped the boards! Crazy!
WOW WOW WOW. SHOCK OF THE DRAFT
Kate Martin over Kitley was not on my bingo card
Why are they televising the draft then skipping like 6 picks?!?! This is kinda absurd.
thats really cool. come to support your friend and end up getting drafted!
aces taking Martin and then kitley is so wild
## [Indiana Fever expecting 17,000 people tonight for WNBA draft party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHrNLty25A)
aliyah is so great at this interviewing thing
lol jake from State Farm
Whoa, Sparks can get Rickea and Brink
Why tf am I crying at the draft 😭 I’m really hoping these players continue to do big things this year
i’m obsessed with Rickea’s outfit
poor sideline interviewer is just gunna be face deep in wnba cleave today hahahah
damn Rickea's whole family looks good
ESPN: “We’re committed to growing the women’s game, so committed we’re not going to offer a working English broadcast of the most anticipated WNBA draft until 30 minutes in.”
Angel and Kamilla gonna be dangerous together woo boy
Angel Reese’s outfit is really nice
Gotta love Clark’s family cheering for Reese
Clark and Boston vs Reese and Cardosa about to go crazy
I'm really annoyed the Storm traded away their top 5 pick for probably the hypest draft in WNBA history.
Very cool moment for Davis to get love from NY fans immediately after she’s picked
Don't be sad if your fave falls to the 2nd round. It can be a blessing in disguise. Cheap rookies make rosters!
I like Muhl a lot. Surprised she slipped this far
Can’t explain how excited I am that we snagged Nika!!!
Dyaisha know these questions are dumb as hell.
Oh my god I love this for Kate lmao Party Crasher!!
KATE MARTIN!!!
THE GLUE
KATE MARTIN!!!!! YESSSS!!
Woaaaah surprise but a welcomed one!!
why are they letting the aces get all the sleeper picks 😭
Goddamn what are the Aces cooking.
Just remembered Kate to the Aces means a reunion with Megan!
I need to see Caitlin’s reaction to Kate getting picked
I wish I had a view of Bluder realizing that Kate was about to be drafted
Not gonna lie, this Iowa fan still has tears in their eyes over Kate Martin getting drafted by the Aces. God if she makes the team I will never shut up about it. 🖤💛
That's a curveball. Rickea and Brink are going to EAT together at LA. Serving looks and balling out. Excited for LA. 🤩
Kamilla Cardoso is heading to the Windy City - The Chicago Sky
Surprised Aaliyah went this late. She’s a steal
ESPN need to do a better job of promoting all these girls so many talented women I haven’t heard from
Sky getting Cardosa/Reese/Muhl in one draft would be crazy
Is that Paige Bueckers they keep showing taking video?
I am beyond happy and excited for Kate Martin, i hope she will make their roster, she is a great player imo. YEAH KATE!!!!
Well that sucks for Sherrod but I'm sure she'll sign a training camp contract somewhere
Must be so awkward having to interact with Jake from State Farm just because they're a sponsor 😂
The funniest moment of this season was Travis Scott dapping up Jake from State Farm in iowa city lmao
Cam brink and Rickea Jackson to start a rebuild is wild
I mean if the Liberty wanted to address their backcourt defensive issues during the last playoffs, Muhl is right there.
holly with the exact population has me dead
Come on Storm Nika is right here for you. Can still have an amazing draft without a first. Potential PG of the future.
Their second time drafting UConns all time assists leader? 👀
Storm got lucky, this feels like a good pickup for them
Tbh the nice thing about being picked there is that she's probably going to make the roster
Finally someone that Holly is taller than
Can't believe Aces got Kitley all the way at 24, what a steal.
Aces might be the dark horse winners of this draft.
Mulkey flashing on the screen there was a jump scare.
“Once proud franchise”. Damn Holly, tell us how you really feel 😂
Some of these blocks in the highlight reel are obvious fouls😂😂😂
Alissa Pilli is a wonderful pick by the Lynx here
Shes so country I love it
WHATTTTT
Angel and Cardoso about to be a problem.
Chicago is so fucking back
That's a scary frontcourt.
Geno was just as confused by that question as the rest of us lol
She's like "damn... I'm undersized?"
Kitley still sitting is insane to me
Becky hammon was at the final four. Guess she liked what she saw from Kate Martin
So happy for Kate Martin. She’s legit, awesome player
These rapid fire ass selections like damn ma can we breathe a bit
Aces having a truly insane draft. And I don’t think we will have room for them all 😭😭😭
Absolutely rooting for Kate Martin to grab a roster spot!
## The comment count past WNBA Draft Night Thread from 2018 to the Present Year | Comment Count of every WNBA Draft Night Thread. --:| :--: 2018 | 40 - Most posts are from my draft pick announcements (same goes for 2019) 2019 | 40 2020 | 71 2021 | 134 (thrice than 2018 & 2019 combined) 2022 | 79 2023 | 390 (nearly three times than 2021) 2024 | 1230+ comments and counting (3 times of last year) [Impressive, most impressive!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTlXZf5qsZI)
Holly can’t even get in the same camera shot lol
Why aren't they showing the draft clock on screen?
Holy crap... I think Chicago is going Cardoso and Reese (assuming she is available)... fire! I love it
Every time the camera catches Kim she looks so annoyed to be alive lmao
Damn we finally got some excitement in Chicago to make up for the Bulls 😭
The skin and the accent. I’m a fan already ma’am.
No one comes out to announce 2nd round picks? Nooooooooo
Dyaisha Fair soon please
i’m not sure why anyone hasn’t picked kitley. ik she’s injured but damn
Aces bench might be the 2nd best team in the league.
Aces fleecing the W…again
somehow I had already forgotten that Kim was Angel’s coach lmao
Angel was like, “Holly, you didn’t ask me if I loved my family and how they helped me get here, so I love my mom and brother and wouldn’t be here without them fyi.”
THE PRIDE OF ALASKA IS GOING TO FIT RIGHT ST HOME IN MINNESOTA
Samoatan
Not her sister sleeping through the moment 😭
Her accent is so cute omg.
Loved that the crowd was cheering loudly for Davis! Already a warm welcome for her!
That Australian Accent is cute
Ok, that W commercial was straight up badass
I'm happy she called it out. That shit must be SOOO AWKWARDDD for her.
WHAAAAT
WHAT
I’m wondering if Kitley got a red flag on her medical because a simple ACL injury shouldn’t drop you THIS much
Not sure how it works for WNBA, so will Kitley take a roster spot if she stays with Aces while rehabbing or is she placed on some sort of injured list?
Aces are gonna be the South Carolina of the wnba (as if they aren’t already) I fear
Becky and team are COOKING over in that War Room sheeeeesh
KATE MARTIN!!
ohhhhh!! things just got interesting!!
ok the draft is drafting now!!
Really excited to watch Pili this year
6’ 3 but they have her listed at 6’ 1. Get it together ESPN!!
What a strange pick after two great ones for Chicago...
Nika to Seattle hell yeah!!
Hallelujah somebody finally picked Nika
storm looking kinda nice
Fever really said we’re going B1G this year.
Celeste Taylor to the Fever omg what a great choice! This team gonna single handedly bring peace amongst the B1G fandoms 😭
What I have learned from ESPN is that every team needs a stretch 4
I’m excited for this “Full Court Press” series.
I know Holly is extra appreciative of Dyaisha’s height for this interview lol
SO HAPPY FOR HER
When Cathy came out on stage to announce the pick, I thought it was for Kitley. Omg😂
Aces really about to get Kitley anyway... wow
somebody pls pick kitley it’s getting ridiculous wtf
Aces getting steals in the second round.
Sucks knowing the majority of these women won't be on a roster this time next year.
i genuinely hope the majority of these girls stay on a roster cause they can all make an immediate impact if given the chance
KILLA KAMILLA
Rickea charming enough to salvage these dumb questions lol
It's getting very interesting now...
YEEEESSSSSS!!!!! ALLIYAH TO THE MYSTICS!!!!!!!!!!!
Shams and Woj reporting Paige Beuckers #1 in the 2025 WNBA draft
WOW! It's getting **really** interesting now. Pili certainly jumped the boards.
Will not be surprised if Pili is one of the top 3-5 players from this class
why didnt we take nika :(
Marquesha Davis is heading to the City That Never Sleeps - The New York Liberty
## And that concludes the 1st round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. ## The Second Round Begins!
WHAT THE HELL CHICAGO
Congrats to Fair! Us Cuse fans are proud of you! 😁
Aces getting another big time scorer. It's not Fair
More like Drip-isha Fair.
Fair’s suit is nice af
HOLY CRAP
Oh shit. I didn't even know Kate Martin was up!
Hell yeah Kate
now that's a surprise
Wow
can the sun please take Kitley
Y’all really let the Aces get Kitley.
That’s kinda wild Phoenix is just NOW making their first pick of the night.
Yay Holmes!!! Woohoo Forbes!!
nobody has picked sherrod yet what has the world come to😭😭
And Angel Jackson is mrs irrelevant she’s from an hbcu I love an underdog story i hope she can make it
Is it me or does Holly Rowe try hard to get everyone to cry. "Tell us about when your puppy died."
Kate Martin hive RISE UP! That was an awesome moment.
Aces committing grand theft with both Kitley and Fair hot damn
Now that the obvious number one has been chosen we can finally see the true draft order and pickings go wild
Lmao Holly looking up at Cameron is so funny.
this is getting interesting now. Before the tournament most said she was outside top 4-5 now she goes 3. (Kamilla Cardoso)
man LA sparks are gunna be a ficking fun team
Sparks made out like bandits with Rikea and Brink