Wnba Training Camps Opening. Here's Why Not Every Draft Pick Will Make Her Team's Roster

WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there's no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.

Not all 38 selections from this year's draft will have such assurances. The WNBA has potentially 156 coveted roster spots among 13 teams, and other options for pro careers in women's basketball either in the U.S. or overseas are scarce. Teams can have up to 12 players on their rosters if they fit under the league's salary cap, but most franchises carry only 11.

It's a sharp contrast from men's prospects who don't make NBA rosters. They have other opportunities, including more overseas options and playing in the G League.

The NBA also has 30 teams with 15 players allowed on the regular-season roster, so there are more spots available.

Why don't all WNBA draft picks make team rosters?