The Essentials

WNBA Draft 2022: All the Latest News and Rules

The Essentials

• The 2022 WNBA draft was held on April 11, 2022, in New York City.
• The Washington Mystics had the first overall pick.
• Rhyne Howard was selected by the Atlanta Dream with the first overall pick.

WNBA Draft: The Basics

The WNBA Draft is an annual event where teams select eligible players to join their roster. Players who are eligible for the draft must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or have completed their college eligibility.

The draft order is determined by the previous season's standings, with the worst teams getting the highest picks. Teams can trade picks with each other, and they can also trade players for future picks.

How the Draft Works

The draft is divided into three rounds, with each team selecting one player in each round. The first round is the most important, as it is where the top players are selected. The second and third rounds are typically used to select players who are not as highly rated, but who still have the potential to be successful in the WNBA.

The 2022 WNBA Draft

The 2022 WNBA draft was held on April 11, 2022, in New York City. The Washington Mystics had the first overall pick, and they selected Rhyne Howard from the University of Kentucky. Howard is a 6'2" forward who is considered to be one of the best prospects in the draft.

The Atlanta Dream selected Aaliyah Boston from the University of South Carolina with the second overall pick. Boston is a 6'5" center who is considered to be one of the best defensive players in the draft.

The Indiana Fever selected NaLyssa Smith from the University of Baylor with the third overall pick. Smith is a 6'4" forward who is considered to be one of the most athletic players in the draft.

Conclusion

The 2022 WNBA draft was a historic event, as it was the first time that a woman was selected with the first overall pick. Rhyne Howard is a talented player who has the potential to be a star in the WNBA.

The other players who were selected in the 2022 WNBA draft are also talented players who have the potential to be successful in the WNBA. The future of the WNBA is bright, and the 2022 draft class is a big part of that future.