Seattle Storm Drafts Versatile Forward Grace VanSlooten

0:00It's April 14th. From your city to your ears, this is Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. Seattle Storm just snagged forward, Grace Vance Luton with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. She's a standout from IMG Academy, marking the third alum from there to get drafted into the league. Vance Luton kicked off her college career with two years starting at Oregon before transferring to Michigan State for her final two seasons. She was also a McDonald's All-American back in high school. This past season as a senior for the Spartans, she put up solid numbers, averaging 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Fans and scouts see her as a versatile forward ready for pro ball. IMG Academy in Braydenton has now produced 23 pro basketball draftees across the NBA and WNBA combined. Their girls program keeps building momentum with talents like her. League win for women's hoops as more prep stars like Vance Luton make the leap, showing

1:02the pipeline from high school to the WNBA is stronger than ever. Keep an eye on her rookie year.