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Chicago Sky Draft Gabriela Jáquez With No. 5 Pick

Her top-five selection signals Chicago's bid to retool with a versatile playmaker from UCLA's title run.

Overview

  • Gabriela Jáquez, selected No. 5 in Monday's WNBA Draft, will join the Chicago Sky as an immediate addition to their rotation.
  • She helped UCLA win its first women's national championship since 1978 with 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the NCAA title game.
  • The forward closed her final college season averaging more than 13 points and five rebounds per game for the Bruins.
  • Born in California with Mexican ancestry, she has represented Mexico internationally and highlighted pride in her Latina roots.
  • She shared the draft moment by video call with her brother, Miami Heat guard-forward Jaime Jáquez Jr., as they became the first Mexican siblings in the WNBA and NBA.