Barker Chosen No. 9 Overall, School Record Three Players Selected in 2025 WNBA Draft
Barker Chosen No. 9 Overall, School Record Three Players Selected in 2025 WNBA Draft
Sarah Ashlee Barker goes to the LA Sparks with the ninth overall pick, while Aaliyah Nye (Las Vegas Aces, No. 13 overall) and Zaay Green (Washington Mystics, No. 32 overall) are also drafted on a historic night for the Crimson Tide
NEW YORK – For the first time in program history, the Alabama women’s basketball program had three student-athletes hear their names called during the Women’s National Basketball Association Draft on Monday night at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Sarah Ashlee Barker was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the ninth overall pick, followed by Aaliyah Nye who was the first pick of the second round, No. 13 overall, by the Las Vegas Aces and Zaay Green, who was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 32ndoverall selection (third round).
Barker, Nye and Green are the ninth, 10th and 11th players to be drafted in program history, respectfully. The Crimson Tide has now had five players in the last three years selected in the WNBA Draft under head coach Kristy Curry, joining Jasmine Walker (2021) and Brittany Davis (2023), who were selected by the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces, respectfully.
From Alabama Head Coach Kristy Curry
“We couldn’t be more proud of Sarah Ashlee, Aaliyah and Zaay. Each of their basketball journeys are uniquely inspiring and a true reflection of their character, relentless work ethic and their team-first mindset. At Alabama, we often say ‘Built by Bama’—but these three brought something even more powerful: unwavering belief and a will to win that set them apart. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for each of them!
