WNBA draft: Maryland star Shyanne Sellers taken by Golden State with 17th pick
- Shyanne Sellers, a former Maryland star, was drafted 17th overall by the Golden State Valkyries on April 14, 2025.
- Sellers' selection came in the second round of the WNBA draft, even though she was expected as a first-round pick.
- As a 6-foot-2 guard, Sellers led the Terps to the Sweet 16 and earned All-Big Ten first-team honors three times.
- Sellers stated, "It's special to be here, and I'm grateful for the opportunity," after being drafted.
- Sellers will join the new San Francisco-based WNBA franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, for their inaugural 2025 season.
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WNBA draft: Maryland star Shyanne Sellers taken by Golden State with 17th pick
Former Maryland star Shyanne Sellers was drafted 17th overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the second round of the 2025 WNBA draft. “It’s special to be here, and I’m grateful for the opportunity,” said Sellers, wiping away tears on ESPN after being selected. Sellers eclipsed 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in her Maryland career, making her the only Terps player to accomplish the feat. She averaged more than 10 points per game in …
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Source: Elsa / Getty The WNBA just added serious firepower with the selection of Shyanne Sellers in the 2025 draft. A standout guard from the University of Maryland, Sellers now begins her professional journey—and she’s bringing Northeast Ohio pride with her. Sellers is the daughter of Cleveland radio icon Kym Sellers, best known for her years on-air at WZAK. Her father, Brad Sellers, is the current mayor of Warrensville Heights and a former NBA…
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