Martin was chosen in the second round of the draft on April 15, 18th overall, but a roster position is not guaranteed. The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which has just 12 teams and a maximum of 144 roster spots total, is arguably the most difficult professional sports league to obtain a franchise in.
Teams are permitted to have up to 18 players throughout training camp; but, on May 13, the day before the season starts, they have to cut that number to only 12. There are currently 14 players on the Aces.
Of the 36 players chosen in the 2023 draft, just 15 were involved in games the previous year, and only eight were regular starters. Martin was already in with a remote chance of making the
When WNBA legend and future Basketball Hall of Famer Candace Parker announced her retirement on April 28, Martin’s hopes took a big step forward. With the withdrawal of two more players, the former Hawkeye might be able to secure a spot in the coming days.
