Pivec Selected By the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Draft
April 17, 2020 | Women's Basketball
Guard goes with the first pick of the first pick of the third round
CORVALLIS – Oregon State standout Mikayla Pivec was selected by the Atlanta Dream with the 25th overall pick in Friday's WNBA Draft.
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Pivec was chosen with the first pick of the third round. She is the fifth Oregon State player selected over the last five WNBA Drafts, joining Jamie Weisner (2016), Ruth Hamblin (2016), Sydney Wiese (2017) and Marie Gulich (2018).
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"I'm super excited for this opportunity," Pivec said. "You grow up watching these amazing players, and being able to be on that stage will be a huge accomplishment. I'm somebody that is going to do all of the little things for the team, and do whatever it takes."
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Pivec received All-America Honorable Mention from the Associated Press, Women's Basketball Coaches' Association and the US Basketball Writers Association her senior season. The guard has been named to the Wooden Award Ballot, the Cheryl Miller Award Top-10, and the Naismith Trophy Midseason Team, and was a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award. Pivec was tabbed as the Preseason WNIT MVP and to the All-Tournament Teams for both the Maui Classic and the Miami Thanksgiving Classic.
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The guard from Lynnwood, Wash. averaged 14.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per game during her senior season. She set Oregon State's career rebounding record during the Pac-12 Tournament. Pivec finished second in the Pac-12 in rebounding and fifth in the conference in field goal percentage. The guard had 14 double-doubles this season, and is in the top-10 in Oregon State history for career points, rebounds and assists.
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For her contributions as a complete student-athlete, Pivec was named a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award. The senior has displayed a passion for community service, especially finding efficient ways to get the homeless access to resources. She is a team captain, and completed her undergraduate degree in three years, majoring in BioHealth Sciences. Pivec is currently a graduate student working toward a degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics.
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The WNBA announced on April 3 that it would postpone the start of the 2020 season, which was slated to tip on May 15, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head to WNBA.com for updates regarding any changes to key dates.
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Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Pivec was chosen with the first pick of the third round. She is the fifth Oregon State player selected over the last five WNBA Drafts, joining Jamie Weisner (2016), Ruth Hamblin (2016), Sydney Wiese (2017) and Marie Gulich (2018).
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"I'm super excited for this opportunity," Pivec said. "You grow up watching these amazing players, and being able to be on that stage will be a huge accomplishment. I'm somebody that is going to do all of the little things for the team, and do whatever it takes."
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Pivec received All-America Honorable Mention from the Associated Press, Women's Basketball Coaches' Association and the US Basketball Writers Association her senior season. The guard has been named to the Wooden Award Ballot, the Cheryl Miller Award Top-10, and the Naismith Trophy Midseason Team, and was a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award. Pivec was tabbed as the Preseason WNIT MVP and to the All-Tournament Teams for both the Maui Classic and the Miami Thanksgiving Classic.
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The guard from Lynnwood, Wash. averaged 14.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per game during her senior season. She set Oregon State's career rebounding record during the Pac-12 Tournament. Pivec finished second in the Pac-12 in rebounding and fifth in the conference in field goal percentage. The guard had 14 double-doubles this season, and is in the top-10 in Oregon State history for career points, rebounds and assists.
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For her contributions as a complete student-athlete, Pivec was named a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award. The senior has displayed a passion for community service, especially finding efficient ways to get the homeless access to resources. She is a team captain, and completed her undergraduate degree in three years, majoring in BioHealth Sciences. Pivec is currently a graduate student working toward a degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics.
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The WNBA announced on April 3 that it would postpone the start of the 2020 season, which was slated to tip on May 15, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head to WNBA.com for updates regarding any changes to key dates.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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