Here are the newest members of the Atlanta Dream
This trio of talented players joined the Dream during the WNBA Draft.
Three new women are living the Atlanta Dream after Monday night’s WNBA Draft. The Atlanta Dream added the trio of talented women to the roster with their three draft picks. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Their first pick was 6′6″ record-setting center Madina Okot as number 13 overall.
Okot, who grew up in Mumias, Kenya, played volleyball as a child and didn’t pick up a basketball until she was 16. Just five years later, she ranks third in the country in double-doubles and second in the University of South Carolina’s history for offensive rebounds. “I couldn’t be more excited (about Okot),” said Dream Head Coach Karl Smesko.
“We were really hopeful and maybe a bit pessimistic that she would be available. Her ability to crash the boards and the way she moves defensively, I think she’ll be a good addition. ” With the 28th overall pick, the Dream selected University of North Carolina guard Indya Nivar.
Nivar is only the fourth player in ACC history to post a triple-double featuring steals. “We like Nivar’s ability to make plays and her knack for the ball,” said Smesko. “She’s aggressive, attacks downhill and is not afraid of conflict.