Gilas Women star Vanessa De Jesus to test luck in 2026 ...
Gilas Pilipinas star Vanessa De Jesus takes her shot at the biggest stage in women’s basketball after declaring for the upcoming WNBA Draft in New York City...
mb.com.phHere’s the latest on Vanessa De Jesus and the 2026 WNBA Draft based on recent reports.
- Vanessa De Jesus declared for the 2026 WNBA Draft, signaling her intention to pursue professional opportunity in the United States. Multiple outlets reported her announcement via social media, with her posting “Help me Jesus” as she seeks to take this major step.[2][4][6]
- In the run-up to the draft, she had been highlighted as a Filipina-American guard with NCAA experience (Duke and Notre Dame) and as a member of Gilas Pilipinas Women, generating notable coverage in Philippine sports media.[4][6][2]
- By mid-April 2026, draft results indicated she went undrafted in the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York, making her a free agent eligible to sign with any team afterward.[3]
Important note: subsequent developments after the draft—such as signing with a team or participation in training camps—may have occurred and aren’t captured here. If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and summarize any new signings or tryouts for Vanessa De Jesus.
Illustrative timeline:
- April 10, 2026: Vanessa De Jesus publicly declares for the 2026 WNBA Draft.[6][2][4]
- April 13, 2026: Draft results show she went undrafted.[3]
- Post-draft: potential tryouts or signings as a free agent remain possible.[3]
Sources:
- Vanessa de Jesus declares for 2026 WNBA Draft.[2][4][6]
- Vanessa de Jesus goes undrafted in 2026 WNBA Draft.[3]
- Additional context on her background and draft context.[6]