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The Dallas Wings selected Texas center Charli Collier with the first pick in the WNBA draft.
A finalist for the Naismith Award, Collier averaged 19 points per game and 11.3 rebounds per game while leading Texas to the Elite Eight.
Collier declared early for the draft and was long projected to be the top overall selection due to her defensive abilities and future potential.
WHAT’S UP DALLAS?!! 😍😍
— Charli Collier™ (@charlicollier) April 16, 2021
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She also has started every game this season for undefeated LSU.
Copper is the team's only returning starter in 2023.