Indiana women's basketball icon Mackenzie Holmes has been drafted No. 26 overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2024 WNBA Draft, despite facing a necessary knee surgery that will prevent her from participating in the upcoming season. Holmes leaves behind a remarkable college career as the program's all-time scoring leader, with 2,530 points, and an impressive record as an eight-time All-American and four-time All-Big Ten selection. She led Indiana to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight and two Sweet 16 appearances. Her exceptional performance, shooting 65% from the floor, solidified her as one of the best players in Indiana basketball history.

By the Numbers
  • Mackenzie Holmes drafted at No. 26 in the 2024 WNBA Draft
  • 2,530 points scored in college, making her the program's all-time scoring leader
  • 19.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks averaged per game in her final season
  • 65% field goal shooting, leading the Big Ten and ranking third in the entire NCAA
State of Play
  • Holmes faces necessary knee surgery, preventing her from playing in the 2024 WNBA season
  • She made history as the first Indiana women's basketball player to be named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year
What's Next

Holmes will undergo surgery, preventing her from participating in the upcoming WNBA season, but is poised for a future opportunity to make her mark at the next level once she has fully recovered.

Bottom Line

Mackenzie Holmes' remarkable college career and historic WNBA Draft selection position her as one of the most celebrated Indiana basketball players with a promising future in professional basketball.