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A'ja Wilson top pick of WNBA draft by Las Vegas Aces

A'ja Wilson top pick of WNBA draft by Vegas Aces

Ron Jenkins

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 02: A'ja Wilson #22 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up prior to the game against the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs during the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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A'ja Wilson was the top pick in the WNBA draft by the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night.

The South Carolina star post player will bolster the relocated franchise's frontcourt.

So happy to join @LVAces ! pic.twitter.com/NA5dVPK96s
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) April 13, 2018

The Aces, who moved to Las Vegas from San Antonio this past winter, had the first pick for the second straight season.

There it is! @LVAces select A’Ja Wilson with the number 1 pick in the @WNBA draft. Big step for women’s pro sports in Las Vegas. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/f6y04OS1xA
— Ross Lippman (@Ross_Lippy) April 12, 2018

I think someone knew who the @LVAces were taking...cardboard cutout! @KTNV pic.twitter.com/LkTFR7BmvY
— Ross Lippman (@Ross_Lippy) April 12, 2018

Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell went second to the Indiana Fever, who also have the eighth pick.

The draft was held at Nike's New York headquarters. The athletic apparel company is a global partner and outfitter for the WNBA this season. They unveiled the new WNBA uniforms earlier Thursday.

Training camps open up on April 29 and the 22nd season of the WNBA begins play on May 18.

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