Early April has arrived, and that means it's time for the WNBA Draft. The 2019 edition is set for Wednesday night in New York, and the first round is now complete.
The Las Vegas Aces, picking No. 1 overall for the third straight year, took Jackie Young out of Notre Dame to start things off. Coming off a loss in the national championship game, Young decided to forego her final year of eligibility, and that proved to be a wise decision.
After that, the New York Liberty boosted their offense with Louisville guard Asia Durr, while the Indiana Fever hope they found their center for the future in Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan.
Here's a look at the full results of the first round, as well as how to watch the remaining rounds.
2019 WNBA Draft
When: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Nike New York Headquarters TV: ESPN 2 (First round), ESPN U (Second and third rounds)Streaming: WatchESPN (All rounds)Draft Results
First Round
Las Vegas Aces -- Jackie YoungNew York Liberty -- Asia DurrIndiana Fever -- Teaira McCowanChicago Sky -- Katie Lou SamuelsonDallas Wings -- Arike OgunbowaleMinnesota Lynx -- Napheesa CollierLos Angeles Sparks -- Kalani BrownPhoenix Mercury -- Alanna SmithConnecticut Sun -- Kristine AnigweWashington Mystics -- Kiara LeslieAtlanta Dream -- Brianna TurnerSeattle Storm -- Ezi MagbegorTop prospects in attendance
Kristine Anigwe -- F, CaliforniaKalani Brown -- C, BaylorNapheesa Collier -- F, UConnSophie Cunningham -- G, Missouri Asia Durr -- G, LouisvilleMegan Gustafson -- C, IowaTeaira McCowan -- C, Mississippi StateArike Ogunbowale -- G, Notre DameKatie Lou Samuelson -- G/F, UConnAlanna Smith -- F, StanfordHan Xu -- C, ChinaJackie Young -- G, Notre DameStorylines to watch
Does Liz Cambage get traded?
The Dallas Wings' star center, who finished as runner-up in MVP voting last season, requested a trade during the offseason. That was months ago, though, and the Wings haven't been able to find a deal. She reportedly wants to play for the Los Angeles Sparks, but the Aces aren't giving up the chase amid belief Cambage would be willing to sit out the season if she isn't moved. With the season just over a month away, the draft seems like the perfect time to finally make a deal. If the Wings do pull the trigger, it could throw the entire draft into chaos.
