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Arizona point guard Aari McDonald drafted No. 3 overall in WNBA Draft by Atlanta Dream

Aari McDonald was selected by the Atlanta Dream as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft, capping off the most successful career in Arizona women’s basketball history.

McDonald becomes the first Wildcat ever selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft.

"With the third pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft...the Atlanta Dream select Aari McDonald, University of Arizona."

Such an awesome moment. pic.twitter.com/Dlh3X96ZDn— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) April 15, 2021

A 5-foot-6 point guard, McDonald raised her draft stock in recent weeks by leading Arizona to its first ever Final Four appearance.