Te-Hina Paopao first Gamecock selected in 2025 WNBA Draft

Monday evening Te-Hina Paopao was selected by the Atlanta Dream with the 18th pick in the WNBA Draft.

Paopao was the first Gamecock selected of the three that entered the draft.

Bree Hall and Sania Feagin also entered Monday night's draft, being selected with the 20th and 21st picks, respectively.

Paopao will join a roster that recently added six-time all WNBA center, Brittney Griner.