New York, Ny. - The New York Liberty drafted sharp-shotting University of Louisville guard Asia Durr.
Durr was the second overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft, held Wednesday night in New York City.
The 22-year-old averaged just over 21 points a game for the 2018-19 season. Durr was named ACC Player of the year the last two seasons, as well as receiving unanimous All-American honors and the Ann Meyers Drysdale and Dawn Staley Awards.
Two of Durr's teammates, Arica Carter and Sam Fuehring were also selected in the draft. Carter was chosen by the Phoenix Mercury with the 32 pick. The redshirt senior averaged 8.5 points per game and lead the ACC in assist-to-turnover (2.8) ratio.
Forward Sam Fuehring went 34 to the Washington Mystics. In her senior year, Fuehring averaged 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. She will join former Cardinal, Myisha Hines-Allen on the team. Hines-Allen was drafted last year by the Mystics.
With all three seniors being drafted, Louisville now has 11 players that have been selected in the history of the WNBA Draft. Of the 11 WNBA Draft picks, nine have played under head coach Jeff Walz.
University of Louisville WNBA Draft Picks: 2019 WNBA Draft – Asia Durr (2nd pick, New York Liberty), Arica Carter(32nd pick, Phoenix Mercury), Sam Fuehring (34th pick, Washington Mystics); 2018 WNBA Draft – Myisha Hines-Allen(19th pick, Washington Mystics); 2014 WNBA Draft - Shoni Schimmel (8th Pick, Atlanta Dream); Antonita Slaughter (35th Pick, Los Angeles Sparks); Asia Taylor (36th Pick, Minnesota Lynx); 2009 WNBA Draft - Angel McCoughtry (1st Pick, Atlanta Dream); Candyce Bingham (39th Pick, San Antonio Silver Stars); 2003 WNBA Draft - Lori Nero (19th Pick, Houston Comets); 2000 WNBA Draft - Jill Morton (34th Pick, Charlotte Sting).