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Indiana Fever take Jessica Timmons of Alabama in third round of WNBA draft
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The Indiana Fever selected Jessica Timmons from Alabama as the No. 40 overall pick in the WNBA draft. Timmons, a 5-9 guard, averaged 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in her senior season.
Indiana Fever take Jessica Timmons of Alabama in third round of WNBA draft
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever selected Jessica Timmons out of Alabama with the No. 40 overall pick.
Timmons is a 5-9 guard who averaged 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in her senior season at Alabama. She shot 43% from the field and 39% from 3-point range with the Crimson Tide. She was Alabama's bonafide leader this season, helping them to a 24-11 record and No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Timmons' selection ends the night for the Fever, who had three picks in the draft. Indiana selected Raven Johnson with the No. 10 pick, giving the Fever depth and versatility in the backcourt, and guard-forward Justine Pissott with the No. 25 pick.
The three draft picks will compete for a spot on the Fever's roster (or developmental squad) when training camp starts on Sunday. The Fever have 15 players on their preseason roster, with 14 spots.
xFeb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to use a screen by Alabama forward Essence Cody (21) to get free from Ole Miss guard Debreasha Powe (21) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) celebrates after the Crimson Tide upset Ole Miss 64-63 at Coleman Coliseum. Timmons led all scorers with 23 points. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) gets around Ole Miss guard Sira Thienou (0) to score at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Ole Miss guard Sira Thienou (0) defends a shot by Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) celebrates after the Crimson Tide upset Ole Miss 64-63 at Coleman Coliseum. Timmons led all scorers with 23 points. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) takes a shot at Coleman Coliseum. Oklahoma downed Alabama 79-71. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to corral a full court pass during the game with South Carolina at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) looks to pass against Texas at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives the baseline against Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) grabs a ball on a steal and begins a fast break against Texas at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) takes a three point shot against Texas forward Madison Booker (35) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Mar 5, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) shoots a lay up during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Tennessee Volunteers forward Alyssa Latham (33) fouls Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23)Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Alabama Crimson Tide won 76-64.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives up the court during the game against Rhode Island at the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) hits a three-point shot against Rhode Island in the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to score against Louisville Cardinals forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness Second Round basketball at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 23, 2026.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to score against Louisville Cardinals forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness Second Round basketball at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 23, 2026.
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
xFeb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to use a screen by Alabama forward Essence Cody (21) to get free from Ole Miss guard Debreasha Powe (21) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
xFeb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to use a screen by Alabama forward Essence Cody (21) to get free from Ole Miss guard Debreasha Powe (21) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) celebrates after the Crimson Tide upset Ole Miss 64-63 at Coleman Coliseum. Timmons led all scorers with 23 points. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) gets around Ole Miss guard Sira Thienou (0) to score at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Ole Miss guard Sira Thienou (0) defends a shot by Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) celebrates after the Crimson Tide upset Ole Miss 64-63 at Coleman Coliseum. Timmons led all scorers with 23 points. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 15, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) takes a shot at Coleman Coliseum. Oklahoma downed Alabama 79-71. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to corral a full court pass during the game with South Carolina at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) looks to pass against Texas at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives the baseline against Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) grabs a ball on a steal and begins a fast break against Texas at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) takes a three point shot against Texas forward Madison Booker (35) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Mar 5, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) shoots a lay up during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Tennessee Volunteers forward Alyssa Latham (33) fouls Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23)Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Alabama Crimson Tide won 76-64.
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives up the court during the game against Rhode Island at the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) hits a three-point shot against Rhode Island in the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to score against Louisville Cardinals forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness Second Round basketball at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 23, 2026.
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Indiana Fever take Alabama Jessica Timmons in third round of WNBA draft
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jessica Timmons (23) tries to score against Louisville Cardinals forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness Second Round basketball at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 23, 2026.
2026 Indiana Fever roster
The Indiana Fever began the week with three players under contract. Here's an updated roster:
- Monique Billings, forward
- Aliyah Boston, center
- Caitlin Clark, guard
- Sophie Cunningham, guard
- Damiris Dantas, center
- Ty Harris, guard
- Myisha Hines-Allen, forward
- Lexie Hull, wing
- Raven Johnson, guard (No. 10 draft pick)
- Megan McConnell, guard (training camp contract)
- Kelsey Mitchell, guard
- Justine Pissott, guard-forward (No. 25 draft pick)
- Jessica Timmons, guard (No. 40 draft pick)
- Makayla Timpson, forward
- Kayana Traylor, guard (training camp contract)
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@indystar.com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. Subscribe to IndyStar TV: Fever for in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes coverage and more.
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Q&A
Who is Jessica Timmons and what were her stats at Alabama?
Jessica Timmons is a 5-9 guard who averaged 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds during her senior season at Alabama.
What pick did the Indiana Fever use to select Jessica Timmons in the WNBA draft?
The Indiana Fever selected Jessica Timmons with the No. 40 overall pick in the WNBA draft.
How did Jessica Timmons perform in her final season at Alabama?
In her final season at Alabama, Jessica Timmons shot 43% from the field and 39% from 3-point range, leading the team to a 24-11 record.
What other players did the Indiana Fever draft alongside Jessica Timmons?
Alongside Jessica Timmons, the Indiana Fever also drafted Raven Johnson with the No. 10 pick and Justine Pissott with the No. 25 pick.
