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21K likes, 220 comments - wnba on January 22, 2026: "On this day in 1997, the WNBA made history with it’s first-ever player allocation draft.

16 players. 8 original teams. The foundation was set ✅". 

WNBA on Instagram: "On this day in 1997, the WNBA made history with it’s first-ever player allocation draft.

16 players...

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WNBA made History w/ 1st Allocation Draft in 1997.

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