Alabama guard selected in third round of 2026 WNBA draft

On Monday night, Alabama women's basketball guard Jessica Timmons became the latest player from the program to be selected in the WNBA draft. Timmons was selected in the third round of the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday night, coming off the board with the No. 40 overall pick.

The Alabama guard was drafted by the Indiana Fever, which is where Timmons will now begin her professional career. A former transfer from NC State, Timmons was outstanding for the Crimson Tide during the 2025-26 season, with the guard averaging 16. 3 points, 4.

5 rebounds, and 2. 3 assists per game on 43. 4% shooting from the field.

Starting all 35 games, Timmons also shot an impressive 39. 4% from three, as well as a career-high 84. 6% at the free throw line, to earn Second Team All-SEC honors.