Three standout HBCU women's basketball players - Angel Jackson, Amari Heard, and Ny Langley - have announced their entry into the 2024 WNBA Draft.

By the Numbers
  • Angel Jackson: 9.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game during her career at Jackson State, with 171 blocks and 42 steals in 64 games.
  • Amari Heard: Averaged 14.3 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, with a field goal percentage of .465. Led the Lady Tigers in points, made field goals, and steals.
  • Ny Langley: Averaged 14.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists during her career, with notable season highs of 27 points and 19 rebounds in 2022-24.
State of Play
  • Angel Jackson is projected to be picked in the 3rd round or go undrafted.
  • Amari Heard is projected to go undrafted.
  • Ny Langley is also projected to go undrafted.
What's Next

All eyes will be on the WNBA Draft on Apr. 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, with ESPN broadcasting the event live at 7:30 PM ET. The draft will determine the next steps for these talented HBCU players as they pursue their professional basketball careers.

Bottom Line

The entry of Angel Jackson, Amari Heard, and Ny Langley into the 2024 WNBA Draft underscores the growing prominence of HBCU women's basketball and provides these players with an opportunity to showcase their skills at the professional level.