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Indiana Fever Sign Megan McConnell to Training-Camp Deal Before WNBA Draft

The move signals an emphasis on evaluating a defensive guard’s fit next to Caitlin Clark.

Overview

  • Indiana announced Monday it signed guards Megan McConnell and Kayana Traylor to training-camp contracts ahead of the 2026 WNBA Draft.
  • A training-camp contract is a low-cost tryout that creates competition for the final roster spots without a guarantee.
  • McConnell, a former Duquesne standout and sister of Pacers guard T.J. McConnell, earned Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year and left as the program’s leader in steals and assists.
  • She debuted with the Phoenix Mercury in 2025, played 13 minutes before a knee injury, then returned to action with Australia’s Bendigo Spirit.
  • Indiana will evaluate how her defense and distribution mesh with Caitlin Clark, a lens that could also point to a draft focus on wings or frontcourt size according to the reporting.