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Undrafted Maria Gakdeng Aims for WNBA Success

4/20/2025

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Maria Gakdeng, a former star at UNC, is determined to make her mark in the WNBA after going undrafted in 2025. Securing a training camp spot with the Atlanta Dream, she looks to leverage her impressive college stats—averaging 7.6 rebounds and demonstrating exceptional post play and shot-blocking prowess—to prove her worth on the professional stage.

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Story summary

Maria Gakdeng, a former star at UNC, is determined to make her mark in the WNBA after going undrafted in 2025. Securing a training camp spot with the Atlanta Dream, she looks to leverage her impressive college stats—averaging 7.6 rebounds and demonstrating exceptional post play and shot-blocking prowess—to prove her worth on the professional stage.