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Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to his sister Gabriela Jaquez getting drafted by the Chicago Sky

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer the only pro in the family. On Monday, Jaquez’s sister, Gabriela Jaquez, was selected fifth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. Gabriela was expected to be among the first names called at the draft, given the body of work she put together during her college … The post Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to his sister Gabriela Jaquez getting drafted by the Chicago Sky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese had a message for Atlanta Dream’s draft pick

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Angel Reese is thrilled with the Atlanta Dream’s first-round pick at the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Dream used their No. 13 pick to select South Carolina Gamecocks center Madina Okot to boost their frontcourt, which also now features Reese. In an Instagram Story post, Reese shared her reaction to Okot’s arrival in Atlanta. “ROOK!! Another … The post Angel Reese had a message for Atlanta Dream’s draft pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Israeli Sharpshooter Yarden Garzon Tanked Her WNBA Draft Stock With Awkward Running Video

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Yarden Garzon did not get drafted into the WNBA even though there are more teams than ever. A video posted less than 10 hours before the first overall pick was announced might’ve been a major deterrent. Her running form did not do her any favors… If a WNBA general manager was on the fence about […] The post Israeli Sharpshooter Yarden Garzon Tanked Her WNBA Draft Stock With Awkward Running Video appeared first on BroBible.

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Caitlin Clark Made Her Newest WNBA Teammate Want To Quit Basketball With Blatant Disrespect

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Caitlin Clark made Raven Johnson want to quit basketball all together with the most blatant sign of on-court disrespect during the Final Four. Now they are teammates with the Indiana Fever. Awkward! These two former rivals have to put their drama behind them in the WNBA. It is an unexpected reunion! Caitlin Clark waved off […] The post Caitlin Clark Made Her Newest WNBA Teammate Want To Quit Basketball With Blatant Disrespect appeared first on BroBible.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Ripped For Pulling The Gender Card In Response To A Basic Question

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was asked a standard question about her future at the league and chose to make it about gender. Engelbert’s response has since blown up in her face. At the 2026 WNBA Draft, a reporter referenced NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s recent uncertainty about his own plans and asked Engelbert about her tenure, […] The post WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Ripped For Pulling The Gender Card In Response To A Basic Question appeared first on BroBible.

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Flau’Jae Johnson trade shocks at WNBA Draft as Valkyries GM offers strange explanation

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Many were shocked when LSU national champion Flau'jae Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm not long after the Golden State Valkyries selected her with the No. 8 pick in a stunner at the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday night.

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Valkyries GM Addresses Unexpected Flau'jae Johnson Decision During WNBA Draft

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The Golden State Valkyries delivered the biggest shock of the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday.  The franchise, which went 23-21 in its inaugural 2025 season, selected LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson with the eighth overall pick.  Johnson did not stay for long. Moments later, the Valkyries traded her ...

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Chicago Sky Make Immediate Announcement After Drafting Gabriela Jaquez

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Chicago Sky fans have plenty to celebrate after a big night at the 2026 WNBA Draft.  The Sky selected UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez with the fifth overall pick on Monday. The 22-year-old just helped the Bruins capture a national championship.  Jaquez started all 38 games in her senior ...

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JuJu Watkins Responds as Ta’Niya Latson Lands LA Sparks Move at WNBA Draft

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Ta’Niya Latson left Florida State for Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in her last year in college. She then declared for the WNBA Draft and has been picked, along with her teammate Raven Johnson. The Los Angeles Sparks drafted Latson as the 20th overall pick in the second round of the WNBA Draft. One of the […]

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