Esmery Martinez was a huge part of the success Arizona women’s basketball had on the court last year. She would have been a huge part of the team’s success next year. Instead, she hopes to be making her impact at the next level.
The WNBA announced on Tuesday afternoon that Martinez was one of the players who had opted into this year’s draft, which is set to be held on Apr. 10.
While Martinez has the option to rescind her entry into the draft, it’s not common. If players are still playing in the NCAA Tournament, they can continue adding themselves to the list until two days after their final college game, so the list of 64 players from US colleges and universities who are eligible to be drafted will continue to grow.