LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Following a run to the Sweet 16, a pair of Wildcats turned their gaze towards Monday's WNBA draft with hopes of moving into the professional ranks.
Teonni Key was first off the board, selected 22nd overall in the second round by the Toronto Tempo. The Tempo, along with the Portland Fire, are new teams joining the WNBA this year as apart of the league's expansion.
SEC made, so you know she's got the game on lock. 😼
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) April 14, 2026
With the 22nd selection, we have drafted Teonni Key from Kentucky.
Entry Draft presented by @TurboTaxCanada pic.twitter.com/zlDg0uVXXn
She became the second Wildcat taken during the Kenny Brooks era, joining Georgia Amoore who was selected sixth overall by the Washington Mystics in 2025. But, the night didn't end there.
Tonie Morgan was selected 32nd overall by the Chicago Sky. In her one season with Kentucky, she averaged 13.8 points per game with 7.9 assists per game earning a spot on the All-SEC second team.
WELCOME TO CHICAGO, TONIE! ⭐️
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) April 14, 2026
with the 32nd pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, we select Tonie Morgan from University of Kentucky 🩵 pic.twitter.com/tcmTpiEDSc
With the 35th overall selection, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Amelia Hassett. The Albury, New South Wales, Australia native set Kentucky's single-season program record for three-pointers (99).
With the 35th pick in the @WNBA Draft, the Sparks select Amelia Hassett from @KentuckyWBB. @albertapp pic.twitter.com/EECjlckA7l
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) April 14, 2026
To round things out, Jordan Obi was selected 44th overall by the Las Vegas Aces. Kentucky had four players selected in the 2026 WNBA draft, the most in a single draft class in program history.
Big Blue Nation, STAND UP! 😼🔵
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) April 14, 2026
With the 44th pick in the 2026 #WNBADraft, the Las Vegas Aces select Jordan Obi from @KentuckyWBB! pic.twitter.com/TC5lN2XgGD
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