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Excitement Soars at 2024 WNBA Draft in New York City

Cataleya

April 17, 2024 · 1 min read

Excitement Soars at 2024 WNBA Draft in New York City

Other Sports | April 17, 2024

On Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the 2024 WNBA draft class gathers for a photo with Jake From State Farm. (Image: Melanie Fidler/NBAE/Getty)

The 2024 WNBA draft held in New York City saw a mix of excitement and anticipation among fans as they gathered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The event only the second time open to the public, showcased the growing popularity of women’s basketball. Inside the venue, anticipation built as top prospects like Aaliyah Edwards and Caitlin Clark took the stage.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announcement of the first pick by the Indiana Fever selecting Clark ignited the crowd’s enthusiasm. With the league expanding and new markets emerging, there’s a sense of change and growth in the WNBA. Despite some chants from New York fans, the draft night was filled with cheers and celebrations as players fulfilled their dreams of joining the league.

The atmosphere was lively and upbeat, reflecting the excitement surrounding women’s basketball.