2016 WNBA DRAFT
When: Thursday, hosted by the Connecticut Sun, starting a 6 p.m.
TV: ESPN2 will cover the first round. The second and third rounds will be aired on ESPNU starting at 7 p.m. The broadcast will be hosted by Ryan Ruocco with analysts Rebecca Lobo and Carolyn Peck.
Top pick: Seattle has it, for the second consecutive year and for the fourth time in franchise history.
Lynx picks: Two in the second round (No. 14 and No. 22) and one in the third (35).
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