Kenyan Madina Okot makes history with WNBA draft to Atlanta Dream
Madina Okot has made history after being drafted into the Women's National Basketball Association, becoming only the third Kenyan to play in the top American women’s basketball league...
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Kenyan center Madina Okot has made history by being drafted into the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming the third Kenyan to play in the league.
- Selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Draft held in New York City.
- Okot, originally from Mumias, transitioned from volleyball to basketball and played college ball for the University of Mississippi and University of South Carolina.
- She impressed in her final college season, averaging 12.8 points and a league-leading 10.6 rebounds per game, achieving 22 double-doubles.
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Madina Okot Makes History with WNBA Draft to Atlanta Dream - April 2026
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