Seattle Storm select France's as No. 2 pick
- The Seattle Storm chose 19-year-old French prospect Dominique Malonga as the second pick on Monday.
- Malonga's selection happened because scouts saw her immense potential in the WNBA.
- Malonga, standing 6-foot-6, went viral three years prior for routinely dunking and turned pro in 2021.
- Mike Thibault said Malonga possesses size, athleticism, and range, calling her "an unbelievably intriguing player."
- Malonga's high draft position highlights French talent's growing influence, marking a historic moment for French basketball.
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Basket : historic dunk, daughter of internationals... Three things to know about Dominique Malonga, the best ranked French player at the WNBA draft
The 18-year-old French girl was selected in second place by the Seattle Storm during the draft of the North American Women's Basketball Championship.
Basket: Frenchman Dominique Malonga selected in 2nd position by Seattle at WNBA Draft, a historic ranking
The draft is comparable to a scholarship of players who will start in the North American basketball league. On a specially dedicated evening, each team selects a player from the university or from abroad. This is the case of Dominique Malonga.


Storm take Dominique Malonga with No. 2 pick in WNBA draft
SEATTLE – Bonjour Dominique.
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