The pandemic-shortened WNBA season kicks off at noon on Saturday, July 25, giving Virginia fans their first chance at seeing Jocelyn Willoughby in action. Willoughby’s entire WNBA journey has taken place in the new COVID-19 reality, ranging from her being drafted by the New York Liberty in April to the start of the season today.
Willoughby went in the first round (No. 10 overall) to the Phoenix Mercury, but was later traded to the Liberty for Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. In New York, Willoughby joins the No. 1 overall pick, Sabrina Ionescu, as two of seven rookies on the 12-woman roster.