Madina Okot turns 22 ahead of WNBL move

The Kenyan center went No. 13 overall in April.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

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What happened: Okot is set to occupy an import slot in a club's debut WNBL27 season. The signing fills its second import slot and final roster place.

Why it matters: The move puts a 2026 first-round WNBA pick on an expansion roster. It gives Okot an immediate overseas assignment in her first professional year.

By the numbers: Born Aug. 23, 2004, in Mumias, Kenya.

What to watch: League approval is the next procedural step before the WNBL27 season.

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Madina Okot turns 22 ahead of WNBL move

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