The WNBA is set to held its draft on Thursday evening, selecting some of the nation's brightest talent following the conclusion of the women's NCAA tournament.
Commissioner Cathy Engelber will announce the picks live on ESPN as top prospects join virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.
Aligning with the league's commitment to vaccine education, WNBA players will appear on the broadcast to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, focusing on health equity. Additionally, the players will preview WNBA's 25th season, which is set to begin May 14. WNBA legends like Tina Thompson, the first player selected in the inaugural WNBA Draft on April 28, 1997, will join the broadcast.