| 1978 WBL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | July 18, 1978 |
| Location | Essex House (New York City, New York) |
| Overview | |
| 80 total selections in 5 rounds | |
| League | WBL |
| First selection | Ann Meyers (Houston) Rita Easterling (Chicago) |
The 1978 WBL draft was the 1st annual draft of the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL).[1] The draft was held on July 18, 1978, at the Essex House in New York City, New York,[2] before the 1978–79 season.
The draft consisted of a five-round college phase of 1978 seniors and a five-round draft of free agents.[2][3]
- ^ Kiri Oler (2 September 2023). "The story of the first Women's Professional Basketball League draft". The Next. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Women's loop will hold draft". Mansfield News Journal. Associated Press. 8 July 1978. p. 10. Retrieved 18 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Women's basketball draft list released". Sun Herald. Associated Press. 19 July 1978. p. D2. Retrieved 18 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
