The Chicago Sky’s top draft pick might not play in the WNBA this season — but the front office isn’t worried about the timeline of the 19-year-old Slovenian they selected at No. 10 on Monday.
General manager Jeff Pagliocca couldn’t be higher on Ajša Sivka. He didn’t expect her to be available toward the end of the first round — after all, it’s not exactly common to find a 6-foot-4 forward with the fluid perimeter shot and on-ball creativity of a guard.
Pagliocca believes Sivka will be an “outlier” talent. But he also can’t guarantee that she will play this season.