Gonzaga’s Yvonne Ejim Selected 33rd Overall by Indiana Fever in WNBA Draft

SPOKANE, Wash. — Yvonne Ejim, a 6-foot-1 graduate forward and Gonzaga‘s all-time leading scorer, was selected 33rd overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday.

Ejim’s selection marks a continuing trend for Gonzaga as she becomes the ninth player in the program’s history to be drafted. Known for her scoring and rebounding prowess, Ejim had an impressive collegiate career, finishing with 2,385 points and 1,140 rebounds.

The Calgary, Alberta, native expressed her gratitude in a statement released by Gonzaga. “Couldn’t be more grateful to my teammates and all my staff at Gonzaga for putting me in the position I am at today,” Ejim said. “To say that I would be in the WNBA draft looking ahead to the start of my professional career is a dream come true.”

In her final season, Ejim not only solidified her place as Gonzaga’s leading scorer but also became the unofficial leading scorer of any gender in the school’s history, surpassing former male standout Drew Timme. She is also the first player in West Coast Conference (WCC) history to score more than 2,000 points while also surpassing the 1,000-rebound mark.

Ejim earned accolades such as the WCC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons. Her streak of 72 consecutive games scoring in double figures came to an end this year, but she finished with 40 double-doubles, including 15 this season. She also holds the record for the most field goals made in Gonzaga history.

In addition to her impressive scoring and rebounding stats, Ejim was a finalist for the Becky Hammon Player of the Year award and the Katrina McClain Power Forward of the Year award in her final two years. She also represented Team Canada during the Paris Olympics last summer.

Despite a strong performance, Gonzaga’s hopes of making the NCAA Tournament were dashed in a narrow 63-61 loss to Oregon State. The Zags subsequently earned a spot in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) where they managed to win against UTSA and Colorado before falling in an overtime thriller to eventual champions Minnesota.

Looking ahead to her professional career, Ejim remains focused on her educational aspirations. “I’m proud of myself and the people that have supported me, my family, friends, and my team,” she said. “The work is only about to begin, and I am excited for what is to come next.”

The WNBA is set to begin its 29th season on May 15, featuring a record 44-game regular-season schedule. Ejim will join fellow draft selection Caitlin Clark in Indiana, known for her exemplary skills in the league.