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New York Liberty Selects Australian Star Manuela Puoch 41st Overall

4/14/2026

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The New York Liberty drafted Manuela Puoch, a 19-year-old Australian forward, with the 41st overall pick in the WNBA draft.
Puoch stands 6-foot-1.
She plays for the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
In the 2025-26 season, she averaged 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over six games.
She earned a silver medal with Australia at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup.

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The New York Liberty drafted Manuela Puoch, a 19-year-old Australian forward, with the 41st overall pick in the WNBA draft.
Puoch stands 6-foot-1.
She plays for the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
In the 2025-26 season, she averaged 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over six games.
She earned a silver medal with Australia at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup.