Nyadiew Puoch Selected in WNBA Expansion Draft for Portland Fire
‘Means a lot’: Nyadiew Puoch among three Australians picked in WNBA expansion draft
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Australian basketball player Nyadiew Puoch has been selected as the No. 16 overall pick for the Portland Fire in the WNBA expansion draft. Puoch, who had a standout season with the UC Capitals, joins fellow Australian Chloe Bibby on the roster as the league expands with new teams starting May 8.
- 01Nyadiew Puoch averaged 11.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for the UC Capitals.
- 02Puoch made a memorable half-court shot to secure a win against the Perth Lynx.
- 03Chloe Bibby was also selected by the Portland Fire as the 11th pick.
- 04The WNBA's expansion includes a new revenue-sharing agreement and increased salary cap.
- 05The league will see its first games with new teams on May 8.
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Nyadiew Puoch, a rising star from Australia, has been selected as the No. 16 overall pick for the Portland Fire in the WNBA expansion draft. The 21-year-old standout had an impressive season with the UC Capitals, averaging 11.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. Her highlight moment came during a thrilling 77-74 victory over the Perth Lynx, where she scored a half-court shot to clinch the win. Puoch expressed her excitement about joining the new expansion team, emphasizing the significance of this opportunity. Alongside her, fellow Australian Chloe Bibby was selected as the 11th pick. The WNBA is set to kick off its expanded season on May 8, following a new collective bargaining agreement that will increase the salary cap to $7 million USD and allow for maximum one-year salaries of $1.4 million USD. The Portland Fire is returning WNBA basketball to the city after 24 years, with veteran forward Bridget Carleton being the first overall pick in the draft.
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The inclusion of Australian players in the WNBA expansion brings international talent to the league, enhancing its competitiveness and appeal.
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