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It is this night from Monday to Tuesday at 1:30 am French time that the Draft WNBA 2025 will be held in New York. A historic moment in sight for Dominique Malonga (1.97 m, 19 years old), announced in 2nd position by several American media, of which ESPNbehind the superstar of Edina (Minnesota) Paige Bueckers. If this projection is confirmed, the interior of the Asvel would equal Isabelle Fijalkowski, drafted in n ° 2 in 1997, in a very different version of the current draft.
At just 19 years old, Malonga could thus become the highest French woman chosen in the modern WNBA era, a few months after winning the Olympic silver with the Bleues in Paris.
Malonga in the Green Room, Jocyté remained in Lyon
Dominique Malonga is one of the 16 players invited to the “Green Room”, this waiting area reserved for the most coveted talents. The 1.98 m pivot, first French to have dunké in an official professional match (October 30, 2023), will be present in New York, surrounded by his family.
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His teammate at ASVEL, just Jocyte (1.84 m, 19 years old), is also expected in the first round. The Lithuanian, however, made the choice to stay in Lyon, so as not to disturb her preparation before the La Ligue Playoff La Boulangère. She will follow the ceremony surrounded by her relatives, during an evening organized by her representatives. It is projected 16th by ESPN.
The Slovene of Tarbes Ajsa Sivka was waiting for in the Top
Dominique Malonga comes out of a full season with ASVEL (15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds for 20.4 of average evaluation), after a training loan in Tarbes. For his coach Yoann Cabioc'h, questioned by theAFP, “She is cut to succeed and become an All-Star in WNBA, without a doubt”.
The Seattle Storm, which has the 2nd choice behind Dallas, is expected to welcome it. She could find Gabby Williams there, her teammate in the French team.
On the side of Jocyté, it would be a great conclusion to his Lyon adventure started at 14 years old. At 19, she runs at 11.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists this season in LBWL.
Another resident of the French championship is announced even above: AJSA Sivka, player of Tarbes this season in the Boulangère Wonderligue, is also announced very high. Born in 2005, the 1.92 m wing is projected in 7th position by ESPN. Arriving at the TGB last summer, the European champion U18 2023 shot 7.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 21 games. Trained in Slovenia, already international, Sivka has confirmed all its potential in the French championship and could become the first TGB player to join the WNBA.
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