Kentucky women's basketball signs former top-10 WNBA draft pick

TL;DR

Ajša Sivka, a 6-foot-4 guard from Slovenia and former 10th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, has signed with Kentucky women's basketball. She previously played for Slovenia's national team and averaged 7.7 points per game at the EuroBasket Women’s Championship.

Key points

Ajša Sivka signed with Kentucky women's basketball
She is a 6-foot-4 guard from Slovenia
Sivka was the 10th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft
She played for Slovenia's national team
Averaged 7.7 points per game at EuroBasket

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Ajša Sivka, a 6-foot-4 guard from Slovenia, has signed with Kentucky women's basketball.

Sivka was selected 10th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky, but remained in Europe to play for Slovenia's national team.

In three games at the EuroBasket Women’s Championship last year, she averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. Sivka shot 50% from the floor during those contests.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: (L-R) Ajša Sivka poses for a photo with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert being selected with the 10th overall pick by the Chicago Sky during the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

“I am delighted to welcome Ajša to our program,” head coach Kenny Brooks said in a news release. “Her combination of size and skill will fit into our system seamlessly. Ajša is a tremendous shooter, scorer, and playmaker from the wing position and she will add experience to our team. BBN let’s welcome Ajša to our family!”

According to The Athletic, the Sky still own the rights to Sivka, so that when she looks to pursue a professional career, she would remain with the team that drafted her.

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Q&A

Who is Ajša Sivka and what is her basketball background?

Ajša Sivka is a 6-foot-4 guard from Slovenia who was selected 10th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky and has played for Slovenia's national team.

What were Ajša Sivka's statistics during the EuroBasket Women’s Championship?

During the EuroBasket Women’s Championship, Ajša Sivka averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 50% from the floor.

What impact will Ajša Sivka have on Kentucky women's basketball?

Ajša Sivka's signing is expected to strengthen Kentucky women's basketball, bringing her international experience and skills to the team.