Record-Breaking Four Kentucky Women's Basketball Players Drafted by WNBA

Wildcats set program record with four players selected in 2026 WNBA Draft

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:20am

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Four University of Kentucky women's basketball players were chosen in the 2026 WNBA Draft, setting a new program record. Teonni Key, Tonie Morgan, Amelia Hassett, and Jordan Obi were all selected, joining the professional ranks and continuing the Wildcats' strong pipeline to the league.

Why it matters

Kentucky has emerged as a powerhouse in women's college basketball, producing a growing number of WNBA draft picks in recent years under head coach Kenny Brooks. This record-breaking draft class showcases the program's talent development and ability to prepare players for the next level.

The details

Teonni Key, a 6-5 forward, was chosen in the second round as the 22nd overall pick by the Toronto Tempo. Tonie Morgan, a 5-9 point guard, was selected in the third round as the 32nd overall pick by the Chicago Sky. Amelia Hassett, a 6-4 forward from Australia, was also a third-round pick, going 35th overall to the LA Sparks. Jordan Obi, a 6-1 guard/forward, rounded out the Wildcats' selections when she was picked 44th overall in the third round by the Las Vegas Aces.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Teonni Key

A 6-5 forward from Cary, North Carolina, who was chosen in the second round as the 22nd overall pick by the Toronto Tempo.

Tonie Morgan

A 5-9 point guard out of Tallahassee, Florida, who was selected in the third round as the 32nd overall pick by the Chicago Sky.

Amelia Hassett

A 6-4 forward from Albury, New South Wales, Australia, who was picked in the third round as the 35th overall selection by the LA Sparks.

Jordan Obi

A 6-1 guard/forward from Hartford, Connecticut, who was chosen in the third round as the 44th overall pick by the Las Vegas Aces.

Kenny Brooks

The head coach of the Kentucky women's basketball team, who has now produced 13 WNBA draft picks in his career.

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What’s next

The four Kentucky players will now embark on their professional careers, joining their new WNBA teams for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Kentucky's women's basketball program continues to establish itself as a premier destination for top talent, with this record-breaking draft class further cementing the Wildcats' status as a pipeline to the WNBA.