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Indiana Fever select All-SEC talent out of Alabama in WNBA draft
TL;DR
The Indiana Fever selected Alabama star Jessica Timmons with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. Timmons was the leading scorer for the Crimson Tide, averaging 16.3 points per game and earning All-SEC Second Team honors.
The Indiana Fever wrapped up their 2026 WNBA draft selections by choosing Alabama star Jessica Timmons in the third round with pick No. 40 overall.
Timmons was the Crimson Tide's leading scorer, averaging 16.3 points per game on 43.4% field goal shooting, 39.4% from beyond the arc and 84.6% from the free-throw line. The 5-foot-8 guard was named to the All-SEC Second Team.
Originally from Charlotte, N.C., Timmons also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season.
Timmons joins South Carolina guard Raven Johnson and Vanderbilt guard Justine Pissott as Fever draft picks in 2026.
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Q&A
What were Jessica Timmons' statistics during her time at Alabama?
Jessica Timmons averaged 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range.
Which other players did the Indiana Fever draft in 2026?
In addition to Jessica Timmons, the Indiana Fever also selected South Carolina guard Raven Johnson and Vanderbilt guard Justine Pissott in the 2026 WNBA draft.