Notre Dame Women's Basketball Players In Wnba
Notre Dame has been a formidable force in NCAA women's basketball, with numerous players from the team making it to the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Here is a list of the Notre Dame women's basketball players who have made it to the WNBA.
Ruth Riley
Ruth Riley is one of the Notre Dame women's basketball players who made a name for herself in the WNBA. She joined the WNBA in 2001 when she was drafted by the Miami Sol. During her time in the league, she played for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars. She won the WNBA championship twice, once in 2003 with the Detroit Shock and again in 2010 with the Seattle Storm.
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Skylar Diggins-Smith is a former Notre Dame women's basketball player who has made a significant impact in the WNBA. She was drafted by the Tulsa Shock in 2013 and played for them until 2016 when the team moved to Dallas and became the Dallas Wings. In 2014, she was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year. She has also been named to the WNBA All-Star team four times.
Jackie Young
Jackie Young is a recent Notre Dame women's basketball player who has made it to the WNBA. She was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in 2019 as the first overall pick. During her rookie season, she averaged 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale is another Notre Dame women's basketball player who made an immediate impact in the WNBA. She was drafted by the Dallas Wings in 2019 and was named to the WNBA All-Rookie team that same year. In her rookie season, she averaged 18.8 points per game, making her the second-highest scorer in the league.
Lindsay Allen
Lindsay Allen is a former Notre Dame women's basketball player who has played in the WNBA. She was drafted by the New York Liberty in 2017 and played for them for two seasons. In 2019, she played for the Las Vegas Aces and helped them reach the playoffs.
Final thoughts
These are just a few of the Notre Dame women's basketball players who have made it to the WNBA. There have been many others who have made significant contributions to the league. Notre Dame has a strong basketball program, and it's no surprise that many of their players have gone on to play professionally. It will be exciting to see who the next Notre Dame player will be to make it to the WNBA.
