Mystics Draft Texas Guard Rori Harmon With No. 34 Pick
The All-American point guard heads to a crowded Washington camp after a five-year Texas run defined by elite defense.
Overview
- Washington selected Harmon 34th overall in the third round of the WNBA Draft, setting up an evaluation for a roster spot at training camp.
- Harmon closed her Texas career with 1,616 points, 977 assists, 659 rebounds and 388 steals, the only NCAA player to hit the 1,600/950/650/350 marks.
- The five-year starter opened all 39 games this season and helped Texas reach two straight Final Fours.
- Texas coach Vic Schaefer praised her pro readiness, saying he would make her his first WNBA pickup and highlighting her on-ball defense.
- Washington drafted five players before her, including UCLA center Lauren Betts, so she will compete for minutes as the Mystics begin their season on May 8.