Monday's WNBA draft: the details

Here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's WNBA draft.

April 9, 2022 at 10:41PM

WNBA Draft

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: New York City

TV: ESPN

Rounds: three

First overall pick: Atlanta

Story line: Indiana has the No. 2, 4, 6 and 10 overall selections.

Lynx selections (4): First round, eighth overall; second round, 13th and 22nd; third round, 28th.

Top prospects: Rhyne Howard, G, Kentucky; NaLyssa Smith, F, Baylor; Shakira Austin, C, Mississippi; Nyara Sabally, C/F, Oregon; Elissa Cunane, C, North Carolina State; Emily Engstler, F, Louisville; Rae Burrell, G/F, Tennessee.

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