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WNBA Draft Picks from Illinois High Schools
In the 24-year history of the WNBA, 40 women who played at Illinois high schools have been selected in the WNBA Draft.
Two women — Jewell Loyd and Candace Parker — were selected first overall. There have been 11 first-round picks, 11 second-round picks, 14 third-round picks and 4 fourth-round picks from Illinois high schools.
No high school has produced more WNBA Draft picks than Whitney Young, and eight schools have produced two or more picks.
Illinois High Schools With the Most WNBA Draft Picks
4: Whitney Young 3: Marshall, Stevenson 2: Bolingbrook, Fenwick, George Washington, Homewood-Flossmoor, Peoria Manual
WNBA Draft Picks from Illinois High Schools - All-Time