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Carrington, Richards declare for WNBA draft

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Baylor's DiJonai Carrington shoots past Michigan's Emily Kiser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the Women's NCAA tournament Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

By: Jack Allen

Posted at 11:08 PM, Apr 01, 2021

and last updated 2021-04-02 00:08:06-04

WACO, Texas — Just a few days after falling to UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, Baylor seniors Didi Richards and Dijonai Carrington have declared for the WNBA Draft.

The pair made their announcements on Twitter within minutes of each other.

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Carrington spent her final season with the Lady Bears after coming to Baylor as a graduate transfer. She led Baylor in scoring in her final game in the green and gold.

Richards was the winner of several defensive awards during her time at Baylor. Her senior year, she transitioned to point guard.

"Four years, a bachelor's degree, 5 rings and 1 national championship later, I am ready for life's next chapter... Puffs out, period!" she said in a farewell statement.