Summary
The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire used the WNBA Expansion Draft to select players for their first seasons. Toronto picked 11 players, including Marina Mabrey from the Connecticut Sun, surprising many fans. Toronto's first preseason game will be against Mabrey's former team, the Connecticut Sun.
Key Facts
- The WNBA Expansion Draft was used to help form rosters for new teams, Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
- Toronto picked 11 players in the draft, held in two rounds, in a "snake draft" format.
- Portland selected first, choosing Bridget Carleton from Minnesota Lynx.
- Toronto's notable selection was Marina Mabrey from the Connecticut Sun.
- Mabrey was previously a top scorer for the Sun, averaging 14.4 points per game.
- Fans were surprised by Mabrey's availability, as she was not protected by her team.
- Toronto's first preseason game is scheduled against Mabrey's previous team, the Connecticut Sun.
