Former Nebraska Cornhuskers star Jaz Shelley was the first Husker to be drafted to the WNBA in a decade, being chosen 29th overall by the Phoenix Mercury. Shelley's task is to help turn around a team that finished last in the league in the 2023 season, with the preseason game starting on May 7 and the regular season a week later.

By the Numbers
  • Jaz Shelley was the 29th overall pick in the WNBA draft
  • The Phoenix Mercury finished last in the league in the 2023 season
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Longtime NU broadcaster Greg Sharpe announced he'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will likely have to take time off from his radio show and calling Nebraska Baseball games
  • Former Huskers' three-point artist Keisei Tominaga announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Hannah Fitzpatrick
  • Mason McConnaughey, a Nebraska Baseball player, was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week
What's Next

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and their players will continue to make headlines as they progress in their respective sports, with Jaz Shelley's debut in the WNBA being highly anticipated.

Bottom Line

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers star Jaz Shelley creates history as the first Husker drafted to the WNBA, while the Nebraska community rallies behind broadcaster Greg Sharpe as he battles pancreatic cancer.