1978 WBL draft | |
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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]