JUST IN: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: JJ Quinerly, the Guard was Selected 27th Overall in the Third Round of the 2025 WNBA Draft: WNBA Career Launch…

JUST IN: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: JJ Quinerly, the Guard was Selected 27th Overall in the Third Round of the 2025 WNBA Draft: WNBA Career Launch…

 

In a significant move for both the Dallas Wings and former West Virginia standout JJ Quinerly, the guard was selected 27th overall in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft. This marks a pivotal step in Quinerly’s journey from college basketball to the professional arena. ([WNBA’s Dallas Wings Draft West Virginia’s JJ Quinerly]

From Mountaineer to Wing

 

Quinerly’s collegiate career at West Virginia University (WVU) was marked by consistent excellence. Over four seasons, she earned three consecutive First-Team All-Big 12 honors and was a three-time Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection. Her defensive prowess was particularly notable, securing back-to-back Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2024 and 2025. In her senior year, Quinerly averaged 20.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.0 steals per game, culminating in a career-high 38-point performance against Utah . ([JJ Quinerly]

 

A Rising Star in Dallas

 

The Dallas Wings, coming off a challenging 9-31 season, are undergoing a strategic rebuild. The selection of Quinerly, alongside top pick Paige Bueckers, reflects the team’s commitment to infusing young talent into their roster. General Manager Curt Miller expressed confidence in the draft class, highlighting the blend of leadership, scoring ability, and defensive skills that Quinerly brings to the team . ([Star-in-waiting Paige Bueckers taken by Dallas with No 1 pick in WNBA draft](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/14/wnba-draft-picks-order-paige-bueckers-dallas-wings?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [2025 WNBA Draft grades: Western Conference]

Training Camp and Season Outlook

 

Quinerly is set to join the Wings’ training camp, which commenced on April 27. The team will face the Las Vegas Aces in a preseason game on May 2, with the regular season opener against the Minnesota Lynx scheduled for May 16 . With her defensive acumen and scoring ability, Quinerly is poised to make an immediate impact and contribute to the Wings’ resurgence in the upcoming season. ([Former UConn star Paige Bueckers will be introduced by WNBA’s Dallas Wings on Wednesday]

Looking Ahead

 

As the 2025 WNBA season approaches, all eyes will be on JJ Quinerly as she embarks on her professional career with the Dallas Wings. Her transition from a collegiate star to a WNBA rookie is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and she is expected to be a key figure in the Wings’ efforts to return to playoff contention.