Notre Dame's Cassandre Prosper Drafted by Washington Mystics in WNBA Second Round

Prosper forwent her final season of eligibility to enter the 2026 WNBA Draft and was selected 19th overall.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:50am

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Notre Dame women's basketball guard Cassandre Prosper, who forwent a final season of eligibility, has been drafted by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Prosper was selected 19th overall in the second round, joining fellow Notre Dame alum Sonia Citron on the Mystics roster.

Why it matters

Prosper's decision to forgo her final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA draft paid off, as she was able to achieve her professional basketball dreams. Her selection by the Mystics also continues Notre Dame's strong pipeline of producing WNBA talent.

The details

As a senior, Prosper averaged 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 49.2% shooting. She was named the 2025-2026 ACC Most Improved Player and made the All-ACC Second Team. Prosper also represented Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics.

  • Prosper declared for the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 6, 2026.
  • She was selected 19th overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 14, 2026.

The players

Cassandre Prosper

A former guard for the Notre Dame women's basketball team who forwent her final season of eligibility to enter the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Sonia Citron

A Notre Dame alum who was drafted 3rd overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Washington Mystics

The WNBA team that selected Cassandre Prosper in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“When it came to the free throws and that layup, I think the free throws, I was like 'I trust and believe in myself to be able to make those for my teammates.' And then that layup, credit to Hannah for trusting me with the ball at the last second and allowing me to make that layup.”

— Cassandre Prosper, Notre Dame Guard

“I'm so proud of our team. It's an honor to wear Notre Dame and to be able to play for such a great program. And to see how much growth we've had this past year, it just makes this so much sweeter. I'm just really proud, especially for Hannah and I, and KK [Bransford]. Just being back in this position and being able to do it again and get over that hump with Notre Dame, I think that just means a lot. Especially doing it for Coach Ivey, who's been with us this whole time.”

— Cassandre Prosper, Notre Dame Guard

What’s next

Prosper will join the Washington Mystics roster and begin her professional WNBA career.

The takeaway

Cassandre Prosper's decision to forgo her final year of college eligibility and enter the 2026 WNBA Draft paid off, as she was selected in the second round by the Washington Mystics. Her selection continues Notre Dame's strong pipeline of producing WNBA talent.