Nebraska women’s basketball’s Jaz Shelley has officially been drafted.
Shelley was taken in the third round of the WNBA Draft Monday night by the Phoenix Mercury. She was among seven Big Ten players to hear their names called during the 36 pick draft.
“I’m just excited for the opportunity,” Shelley said. “I couldn’t be happier about being picked by Phoenix. I feel like that’s a great fit for me. They have such a talented team and an amazing organization, too.
“Having my name called has always been a dream, but to share this with my second family here in Nebraska is really a special moment I will remember forever.”
Shelley is the first Nebraska graduate to be taken in the WNBA Draft since Jordan Hooper in 2014.
Nebraska Graduates in the WNBA Draft
2024 – Jaz Shelley, 3rd Round (No. 29 Overall), Phoenix Mercury
2014 – Jordan Hooper, 2nd Round (No. 13 Overall), Tulsa Shock
2013 – Lindsey Moore, 1st Round (No. 12 Overall), Minnesota Lynx
2010 – Kelsey Griffin, 1st Round (No. 3 Overall), Minnesota Lynx
2010 – Cory Montgomery, 3rd Round (No. 25 Overall), New York Liberty
2007 – Kiera Hardy, 3rd Round (No. 39 Overall), Connecticut Sun
2000 – Nicole Kubik, 1st Round (No. 15 Overall), LA Sparks