Mississippi State women's basketball star Jessika Carter was selected by the New York Liberty in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, marking the fourth Mississippi State player to be drafted since 2018. Carter, a four-year starter, averaged 14.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game and holds multiple career records at Mississippi State.

By the Numbers
  • Jessika Carter was selected 23rd overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty.
  • She averaged 14.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in her final season at Mississippi State.
State of Play
  • Jessika Carter joins the New York Liberty, a team that has reached the WNBA playoffs for the last three seasons.
  • The Liberty had a franchise-best 32-8 record last year and made it to the WNBA Finals.
Bottom Line

Jessika Carter's selection by the New York Liberty signifies a new wave of Mississippi State players making their mark in the WNBA, with her impressive college career and the potential to contribute to the Liberty's success.