| 1979 WBL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | June, 1979 |
| Location | Hotel Roosevelt (New York City, New York) |
| Overview | |
| 143 total selections in 10 rounds | |
| League | WBL |
| Teams | 14 |
| First selection | Pat Colasurdo Mayo (San Francisco Pioneers) |
The 1979 WBL draft was the second annual draft of the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL). The draft was held in June, 1979, at the Hotel Roosevelt in New York City, New York, before the 1979–80 season.[1]
Unlike the previous year, the draft did not have a free agent draft but only a college phase of 1979 seniors. In total, 143 players were selected in ten rounds.[1][2]
- ^ a b Al Marvin (13 June 1979). "Jersey Woman No. 1 Pick". The New York Times. p. D22. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "WBL Draft". Olathe News. 13 June 1979. p. 7. Retrieved 10 March 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
