Montreal's Cassandre Prosper Drafted to WNBA

First Quebec-born player selected in second round by Washington Mystics

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:51am

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Cassandre Prosper, a basketball player from Montreal, has been selected in the second round of the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics, making her the first Quebec-born player to be drafted into the professional women's basketball league.

Why it matters

Prosper's selection represents a milestone for Quebec basketball, as she becomes the first player from the province to be drafted into the WNBA. Her achievement could inspire more young Quebecers to pursue professional basketball careers and help grow the sport's popularity in the region.

The details

Prosper, who grew up in Montreal, played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Her strong performance at the NCAA level caught the attention of WNBA scouts, leading to her being chosen in the second round of the 2026 draft by the Washington Mystics.

  • Cassandre Prosper was selected in the second round of the 2026 WNBA draft on April 16, 2026.

The players

Cassandre Prosper

A basketball player from Montreal who was selected in the second round of the 2026 WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics, becoming the first Quebec-born player to be drafted into the professional women's basketball league.

Washington Mystics

A professional women's basketball team in the WNBA that selected Cassandre Prosper in the second round of the 2026 draft.

University of Notre Dame

The college where Cassandre Prosper played basketball before being drafted into the WNBA.

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What they’re saying

“Cassandre's selection is a proud moment for basketball in Quebec and a testament to her hard work and talent. We're excited to see her take the next step in her career with the Washington Mystics.”

— Jean-François Lachance, President, Basketball Quebec

What’s next

Cassandre Prosper will now join the Washington Mystics roster and begin preparing for the upcoming WNBA season.

The takeaway

Cassandre Prosper's historic selection in the 2026 WNBA draft marks a significant milestone for basketball in Quebec and could inspire more young players from the province to pursue professional careers in the sport.