BRADENTON, Fla. – As the 24th season of the WNBA arrives Saturday, July 25 in Bradenton, Fla., shades of Duke blue remain heavily sprinkled in the league. Six Blue Devil alumnae cemented a roster spot across five different WNBA teams after final cuts: Lexie Brown (Minnesota Lynx), Karima Christmas-Kelly (Minnesota Lynx), Chelsea Gray (L.A. Sparks), Leaonna Odom (New York Liberty), Jasmine Thomas (Connecticut Sun) and Elizabeth Williams (Atlanta Dream).
The six WNBA players to make a roster from Duke ranks tied for third among collegiate hoops programs. Only Connecticut (17) and Notre Dame (9) have more alumnae currently in the league.