Tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern, the WNBA Draft airs on ESPN, spotlighting Indiana University’s standout players Sara Scalia and Mackenzie Holmes. As they aim to advance their careers, the basketball community eagerly anticipates whether these Hoosier stars will be selected.
Hoosiers on the Rise: The Indiana University women’s basketball team credits much of their Sweet 16 achievement to Mackenzie Holmes and Sara Scalia. These two have been pivotal in propelling the team to new heights. As the draft looms, their transition to professional play is highly anticipated by fans and analysts alike.
Mackenzie Holmes: A Legacy at Bloomington: Holmes’s tenure at Indiana marks her as one of the program’s most decorated athletes. She exits holding the record for most points, field goals, and rebounds at the university, and ranks second in blocks. Her comprehensive dominance is reflected in her standing at the top of nearly every advanced statistical category for the school.
Sara Scalia: Sharpshooter Extraordinaire: Scalia, having transferred from Minnesota, made an immediate impact at Indiana, setting a season record for three-point attempts, conversions, and accuracy. Her prowess from beyond the arc has been a game-changer for the team over the past two seasons.
Draft Prospects: Despite facing stiff competition, Scalia and Holmes are noted for their relentless work ethic and self-assurance on the court. While they are considered potential third-round picks in tonight’s draft, their resilience and determination set them apart. Holmes was initially seen as a second-round selection; however, her draft stock adjusted following an announcement of a season-ending knee surgery.
A Historic Draft for Indiana?: If selected, Scalia and Holmes would mark a historic moment as the first pair from Indiana University to be drafted together. They would join the ranks of five Hoosier alumni who have made it to the WNBA, including recent stars like Grace Berger and Ali Patberg.
With their remarkable college careers, both Scalia and Holmes are poised to make their mark in the WNBA, continuing the legacy of Indiana University’s basketball excellence.