Minutes after their first preseason game had come to an end, the Connecticut Sun waived 2023 WNBA Draft picks Alexis Morris of LSU and Ashten Prechtel of Stanford.
The draft is one of the most exciting nights on the WNBA calendar. For draftees and their families, it is achievement worthy of much celebration. For fans, it is an event that inspires hopeful imaginings. And for organizations, it is an opportunity to chart a clearer vision for their team. Which franchises most successfully used draft night to enhance their squad? Here’s our evaluation of their efforts.
Stanford seniors Haley Jones and Ashten Prechtel are WNBA-bound, with Jones picked sixth overall by the Atlanta Dream and Prechtel 34th in the third round by the Connecticut Sun.