Laeticia Amihere Becomes First Ghanaian to be Drafted to the WNBA

• Laeticia Amihere will be part of Atlanta Dream in the WNBA
• The Canadian-born Ghanaian was selected the eightth overall pick at the draft
• She becomes the first player with Ghanaian heritage to be drafted in the WNBA

Canadian-born Ghanaian Laeticia Amihere has been selected by Atlanta Dream in the Women's National Basketball Association draft.

The 21-year-old was the eighth overall pick in the draft and becomes the first female basketball player from Ghana to be drafted to the WNBA.

Although her parents are from Ghana, Amihere represents the Canadian national female basketball team.

“It’s kind of the moment that defines your career. All the hard work you put in, it pays off and then you’re kind of reaping your harvest,” Amihere said, as quoted by AndScape. “I’m just superexcited for that moment," said the power forward.

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“I think it’s just going to be really a part of my testimony.”

The 6-foot-4 player is expected to hit the ground running in the WNBA following her rich experience with South Carolina women’s basketball team.

Amihere was part of the team that won multiple conference titles, made two Final Four appearances and won a national championship in 2022.

At a very young age, the Canadian-Ghanaian has already played in the World Cup and the Olympic Games.

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