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Chicago Sky Draft UCLA Star Gabriela Jaquez With No. 5 Pick

Chicago signals a reset with a top-five rookie after two straight missed postseasons.

Overview

  • The Sky selected Jaquez with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after her national title run at UCLA.
  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. marked the moment on Instagram with the message “Mama we made it!”
  • He did not attend the draft because he is preparing for the Miami Heat’s Play-in Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets.
  • Her UCLA season featured 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 53.9% shooting and 39% from three, including 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the championship game.
  • Chicago has missed the WNBA playoffs in each of the past two seasons, which raises hopes that a top-five pick can help jump-start the roster.