| 2019 WNBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | April 10, 2019 |
| Location | Nike NYHQ, New York City |
| Network(s) | ESPN2 (first round) ESPNU (second and third rounds) |
| Overview | |
| League | WNBA |
| Teams | 12 |
| First selection | Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces |
The 2019 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2019 WNBA season. On March 19, the league announced the draft would be held on April 10 at Nike New York headquarters. The first round was televised on ESPN2, and the second and third rounds were televised on ESPNU.[1]
On August 28, 2018, the league held the draft lottery between the four non-playoff teams – Indiana, New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago. The Aces won the top pick for the third year in a row.[2] For just the second time, all five players of one school's starting lineup was drafted, when Notre Dame's starting five were selected in the first 20 picks.