BREAKING: Utah star Alissa Pili drafted No. 8 overall by the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA draft

Kevin Borba | Apr 15, 2024

Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Alissa Pili poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after she / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK CITY-On Monday, Utah star forward Alissa Pili heard her name called early in the WNBA Draft.

She was taken with the No. 8 pick by the Minnesota Lynx after her stellar season that saw her average 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 56.8% from the field, and 40.4% from deep. After being drafted, Pili, who is of Samoan and Alaska Native descent, spoke on the importance of representation, and also how she hopes to be a role model for girls like her.

Representation matters!

Proud of @alissa_pili and the impact she's made and will continue to make. #GoUtes / #WNBADraft pic.twitter.com/ZrdWgY7NOP

— Utah Women’s Basketball (@UTAHWBB) April 16, 2024

According to Spotrac, Pili is set to make $324,383 dollars over the first four years of her WNBA contract. She is set to make her WNBA debut on May 14 against the Seattle Storm.