Indiana Fever Draft Alabama's Jessica Timmons in WNBA 2026 Draft
Indiana Fever select All-SEC talent out of Alabama in WNBA draft
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In the 2026 WNBA draft, the Indiana Fever selected Jessica Timmons, the leading scorer from the University of Alabama, with the 40th overall pick. Timmons averaged 16.3 points per game and was named to the All-SEC Second Team, showcasing her talent as a guard.
- 01Jessica Timmons was selected 40th overall by the Indiana Fever.
- 02She averaged 16.3 points per game during her final season at Alabama.
- 03Timmons shot 43.4% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range.
- 04She also contributed 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
- 05Timmons was named to the All-SEC Second Team for her performance.
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The Indiana Fever concluded their 2026 WNBA draft by selecting Jessica Timmons, a standout guard from the University of Alabama, with the 40th overall pick. Timmons led the Crimson Tide with an impressive average of 16.3 points per game, demonstrating her scoring ability with a shooting percentage of 43.4% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. Additionally, she excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 84.6% of her attempts. The 5-foot-8 guard also contributed 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, earning her a spot on the All-SEC Second Team. Timmons joins fellow draft picks Raven Johnson from South Carolina and Justine Pissott from Vanderbilt as the Fever look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
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Timmons' addition to the Indiana Fever could enhance the team's performance, providing a strong scoring option.
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