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New York Liberty Select USC's Okako Adika with No. 30 Pick in 2023 WNBA Draft

Published on April 10, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


NEW YORK - The New York Liberty has drafted 6-0 guard/forward, Okako Adika, from USC with the team's No. 30 overall selection in the 2023 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm.

"Okako Adika is a promising talent who we're really excited about," said Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb. "As a versatile 3-and-D wing with familiarity in a pro-style offense, she's someone who we can really use down the line."

Adika, a native of Holstebro, Denmark, most recently represented USC as a graduate student. In her 2022-2023 campaign with the Trojans, Okako averaged 7.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists on 38.7% (43-111) from three-point range.

With tonight's selection, Adika became the Liberty's first USC draftee in franchise history.

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