WNBA draft 2024: 6 game-changing players to watch

2024 WNBA draft tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Top picks include Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso. Tune in!

The highly anticipated 2024 WNBA draft is finally here, set to take place at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Fans and players alike will be on the edge of their seats as they await to hear the names called on Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.

While the No. 1 pick is a no-brainer with Caitlin Clark from Iowa Hawkeyes expected to go to the Indiana Fever, the real mystery lies in what the Los Angeles Sparks will do with the second and fourth picks, which could potentially shape the rest of the draft.

The WNBA saw record-breaking ticket sales in 2023, with the Las Vegas Aces reporting sold-out games and over 36 million unique viewers across all national networks during the regular season. The women's NCAA championship game even outdrew the men's, with an average of 18.9 million viewers tuning in.

With a new wave of talent entering the league, anticipation is high for the upcoming draft. Here are six players to keep an eye on:

Caitlin Clark, known for her incredible 3-pointers and record-breaking scoring, is expected to be the top pick. The University of Iowa star has declared for the draft and is projected to join the Indiana Fever. Clark's jersey will be retired by Iowa, and the Fever is already seeing increased ticket sales and game broadcasts.

Cameron Brink, a 6-foot-4 powerhouse from Beaverton, Oregon, is set to be the second overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks. Brink signed an NIL deal with New Balance in 2023 and has an impressive career under her belt, including winning an NCAA championship with Stanford.

Kamilla Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 star from Brazil, made a name for herself at Syracuse and South Carolina, winning two NCAA championships. She is expected to be the third pick by the Chicago Sky and will be featured in a documentary alongside Clark.

Rickea Jackson, a calm and poised forward from Detroit, is projected to go fourth to the Los Angeles Sparks. The 23-year-old has made a name for herself at Tennessee and has secured NIL deals with Burt's Bees and Bojangles.

Aaliyah Edwards, a forward from Kingston, Ontario, is set to be the fifth pick by the Dallas Wings. Edwards has played under UConn's Geno Auriemma and represented Canada at the Tokyo Olympics, signing an NIL deal with adidas Canada.

Angel Reese, known as the "Bayou Barbie," made waves after LSU's victory in the 2023 NCAA championship. The 6-foot-3 forward, projected to be the eighth pick by the Chicago Sky, has gained a huge following and secured big NIL deals.

The WNBA draft promises to be an exciting event, with top talent set to make their mark on the league. Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN to catch all the action.

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