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Leads bench in loss Barker finished Sunday's 89-75 loss to Minnesota with six points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact The No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Barker led the Sparks' bench with 24 minutes Sunday after playing only 14 minutes in her regular-season debut. Rickea Jackson (head) left the contest early and Julie Allemand (knee) was sidelined, so Barker could face a reduced role when either of those players is cleared to suit up again.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drafted by Los Angeles on Monday The Sparks selected Barker with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday, HerHoopStats.com reports.

Impact Barker was drafted by Los Angeles after a career-best year in 28 games with Alabama, during which she averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 31.7 minutes per game. The 23-year-old guard will likely compete for playing time with Odyssey Sims, Aari McDonald and Rae Burrell in the Sparks' backcourt.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE