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Kentucky, Louisville WBB players to watch for in WNBA draft 2026 today
TL;DR
Tonie Morgan and Teonni Key from Kentucky, along with Laura Ziegler from Louisville, are key players to watch in the 2026 WNBA draft. Morgan is projected to be selected around 16th to 20th overall, while Key is also expected to go 20th to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Tonie Morgan made the most of her final college season with the Kentucky women's basketball team.
The Georgia Tech transfer replaced Georgia Amoore as the Wildcats' starting point guard averaged 13.8 points and 7.9 assists to help the team reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Morgan will now hope to hear her name called during the WNBA draft later this evening.
CBS Sports projects the Florida native to go 20th to the Los Angeles Sparks, while Swish Appeal has her being selected by the Seattle Storm with the No. 16 pick. Swish Appeal has her teammate, center Teonni Key, gong 20th to the Sparks. Key was Kentucky's second-leading rebounder (7.5 per game) while averaging 11.4 points and 1.3 blocks.
On the other side of the Battle of the Bluegrass rivalry, Louisville forward Laura Ziegler will also look to begin her professional career in the WNBA. She performed well at the mid-major level during her time at Saint Joseph's and made the most of her one year in a Power Four conference. The Denmark native played an integral role in the Cards' record-setting season, supplying the team with 11 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists en route to a Sweet 16 appearance.
Ziegler is projected to be selected by the Las Vegas Aces with the 44th pick, per Swish Appeal.
Here's what to know about the 2026 WNBA Draft:
What time is the 2026 WNBA Draft?
The WNBA Draft is set to begin at 7 p.m. today at the Shed in Manhattan, New York.
What channel is the 2026 WNBA Draft on?
The draft will be broadcast on ESPN.
How to stream the 2026 WNBA Draft
If you subscribe to a cable package, you'll be able to livestream the game via ESPN.com and the ESPN app. If you don't have cable, you can livestream the game via ESPN+ (subscriber only).
Which Louisville, Kentucky players could be selected in 2026 WNBA Draft?
- Laura Ziegler, forward, Louisville
- Teonni Key, center, Kentucky
- Tonie Morgan, guard, Kentucky
- Jordan Obi, guard, Kentucky
- Amelia Hassett, forward, Kentucky
Reach Louisville football, women's basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit atacubit@gannett.comand follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: WNBA draft projections for Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats WBB
Q&A
What are the WNBA draft projections for Tonie Morgan and Teonni Key from Kentucky?
Tonie Morgan is projected to be selected between 16th and 20th overall, while Teonni Key is expected to go 20th to the Los Angeles Sparks.
How did Laura Ziegler perform during her time at Louisville before the WNBA draft?
Laura Ziegler averaged 11 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, contributing significantly to Louisville's record-setting season.
What were the key achievements of Kentucky women's basketball in the NCAA Tournament?
Kentucky women's basketball reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, with Tonie Morgan playing a crucial role as the starting point guard.
