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Can a man play in the WNBA?

Ludd is one of a handful of men in every WNBA city who dedicates his time to what is generally considered the worst part of sports — practice. With WNBA teams limited to just 12 players on a roster, they regularly employ men to practice against and help prepare for opponents.

Who is the first man to play in the WNBA?

Dena Head is the oldest No. 1 draft pick (she was 27 years old), having graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1992 and the first player ever drafted to the WNBA. Lauren Jackson is the youngest No. 1 draft pick, being drafted at the age of 19.