Tag: undrafted

Ben Wallace: too small, undrafted… Hall of Famer
How did a no-name role player lead a franchise to an NBA title? When I mention Ben Wallace, what comes to mind? Just free associate with me for a second. Okay, Malice at the Palace, get that out of your system, that’s not what I’m talking about today. How about… a Pistons Championship? Elite defense?…

Undrafted rookies are powering 1 (winning) WNBA team, and it’s incredible
The Phoenix Mercury acquired two big fish this offseason: forwards Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. In addition to returning All-Star Kahleah Copper, a new promising core had emerged in the Western Conference. But a roster is comprised of 12 players, not three, and Phoenix didn’t have a slew of proven role players to surround Sabally…