Gianna Kneepkens commits to WNBL expansion club

The No. 15 pick would become the club's first import.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

What happened: The commitment is pending League approval and The UCLA alum won an NCAA title before turning professional.

Why it matters: The move adds a perimeter shooter with current WNBA experience to the expansion roster. It also fills the club's first import slot ahead of its debut campaign.

By the numbers: Through 21 WNBA games, Gianna Kneepkens has scored 66 points in 176 minutes, averaging 3.1 points and 8.4 minutes while shooting 41.5% from the field, 24.0% from three and 94.1% at the line.

What to watch: League approval is the next formal checkpoint before the Oct. 15 season opener.

Sources

UCLA Wire 2026-07-28T15:29:22.532573+00:00

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