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Aces Draft Versatile Janiah Barker, Jordan Obi for Roster Battles

4/14/2026

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The Las Vegas Aces drafted Janiah Barker (No. 29, 6-foot-4 forward from Tennessee) and Jordan Obi (No. 44, from Kentucky) despite lacking a first-round pick.
Nikki Fargas, the Aces' general manager, praised Barker's versatility and her fit with the interior game.
Obi averaged 12.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game at Kentucky.
As training camps open on April 19, roster battles will be intense under rookie rules and higher salaries.

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Story summary

The Las Vegas Aces drafted Janiah Barker (No. 29, 6-foot-4 forward from Tennessee) and Jordan Obi (No. 44, from Kentucky) despite lacking a first-round pick.
Nikki Fargas, the Aces' general manager, praised Barker's versatility and her fit with the interior game.
Obi averaged 12.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game at Kentucky.
As training camps open on April 19, roster battles will be intense under rookie rules and higher salaries.