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Villanova's Maddy Siegrist arrives at the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Villanova University’s star forward Maddy Siegrist was selected third overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft on Monday evening.
Siegrist, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Villanova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.
Aliyah Boston was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever.
The Minnesota Lynx took Diamond Miller with the No. 2 pick
Siegrist became the second player in Villanova women’s basketball history to be selected in the WNBA Draft.
In 2003, former Wildcat Trish Juhline was chosen 32nd overall.