The 2023 WNBA Draft is a sequel to March Madness' record-breaking viewership.
After four years with the Gamecocks, Aliyah Boston led the entering class, joined by three of "The Freshies"—Brea Beal, Zia Cooke, and Laeticia Amihere.
"The Freshies" and one other South Carolina player were WNBA Draft picks. Boston, Amihere, and Cooke went first, while Beal went second.
Their four-year careers yielded 5,430 points, 3,035 rebounds, 827 assists, and 586 blocks.
The Storm picked Tennessee's Jordan Horston, while the Lynx took Maryland's Diamond Miller at No. 2.
Siegrist went to the Wings at No. 3 and Jones to the Dream at No. 6.
Kayana Taylor went No. 23 to the Chicago Sky and Taylor Soule went No. 28 to the Lynx from the Final Four team, while Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley chose a fifth year with the Hokies.
Kayana Taylor went No. 23 to the Chicago Sky and Taylor Soule went No. 28 to the Lynx from the Final Four team, while Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley chose a fifth year with the Hokies.
Not all WNBA draftees play. Thirty-six make it through training camp. 168 players compete for 144 spots. April 30 is training camp, and May 5 is preseason.