The dream of hearing her name called on draft night went unrealized for Wisconsin Badgers guard Destiny Howell. Despite a standout 2025-26 season where she led the team with 14.0 points per game and shot a career-best 38.9% from beyond the arc, the 6-foot sharpshooter was not selected in the three-round WNBA Draft.

While her former Badgers teammate, forward Serah Williams, was picked 33rd overall, Howell now faces the uncertain path of an undrafted free agent. Her immediate focus shifts to securing one of the coveted invitations to a WNBA training camp, which are set to begin on April 19th.

The timing is tight, with the 2026 season tipping off on May 8th, but there is a silver lining for prospects like Howell. The league's recent expansion, adding the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, has created more roster spots and opportunities than ever for players to fight for a place in the pros.

Howell's journey has already been one of perseverance, having transferred to Wisconsin after four productive seasons at Howard University. Her proven scoring ability and efficient shooting will undoubtedly make her a name to watch as teams finalize their rosters in the coming weeks.