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Chicago-bound: Shyla Heal becomes Australia's newest WNBA draft selection

The WNBL Youth Player of the Year was picked #8 by the Chicago Sky, while Tiana Mangakahia signed a training camp deal with Phoenix after going undrafted.

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Apr 16, 2021
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One of the most hyped Australian basketball prospects in several years, WNBL star Shyla Heal is set to add another string to her bow after being selected by the Chicago Sky with the 8th pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft.

Heal becomes the eighth Australian drafted in the first round of the WNBA, following Lauren Jac…

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