Indiana’s Sara Scalia Earns All-Big Ten First Team Spot Despite Going Undrafted in 2024 WNBA Draft
Indiana's Sara Scalia, the record-holder for most 3-pointers in a season for the women's basketball team, went undrafted in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Her teammate, Mackenzie Holmes, was selected 26th overall by the Seattle Storm.
By the Numbers- Sara Scalia made 103 3-pointers in the 2023-24 season, setting a single-season record for Indiana women's basketball.
- Scalia averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 42.7% from 3-point range and 89.7% from the free-throw line.
- Despite not being drafted, Scalia ranks first in program history for 3-point shooting percentage and free throw accuracy.
- Scalia made 156 3-pointers in her college career, playing two seasons with Indiana and three seasons with Minnesota.
The decision not to draft Scalia was not a consensus among mock drafts, with some projections placing her in the draft while others did not see her being selected.
State of Play- Sara Scalia will now look to sign as an undrafted free agent in the WNBA.
- Coaches believed WNBA teams missed a potential talent by not selecting Scalia in the draft.
Scalia will focus on securing a spot in the WNBA as an undrafted free agent and continue to pursue her professional basketball career.
Bottom LineSara Scalia's undrafted status in the 2024 WNBA Draft opens a new chapter in her basketball journey, as she seeks to prove her value in the league as a free agent following an outstanding college career.
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