Unique Thompson is trading in her orange and blue for navy blue, red and gold
On Thursday night, the former Auburn star was selected by the Indiana Fever with the 19th overall pick in the 2021 WNBA draft.
OFFICIAL: With the 19th pick in the 2021 #WNBADraft, we have selected Auburn forward Unique Thompson.#OurWayUnscripted x #FeverDraft pic.twitter.com/ggQ4KWDDnE
— Indiana Fever ⛹️♀️🏀 (@IndianaFever) April 16, 2021
A lone bright spot for the Tigers during a disappointing 5-19 season, Thompson averaged 16.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game as a junior. With her 22 double-doubles during the 2020-21 season, she now holds the program record of 41 career double-doubles. Thompson also holds the Auburn record for most career rebounds and rebounding average.