Former South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson was one of three Gamecocks to hear her name called during Monday night's WNBA Draft.
With the No. 20 overall pick in the second round, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Latson. In Los Angeles, she will join the likes of star guard Kelsey Plum, forward Brink, and she gets to team up with former Gamecock Sania Feagin.
Here's a look at Latson's contact details, using the 2026 rookie wage scale, via Sporttrac.
With her No. 20 overall selection, Latson will secure a four-year contract worth $1,234,790. The Miami, Fla. native will make $270,000 during her rookie season, $288,600 in her second year, $317,460 in her third, with the opportunity to make $358,730 in Year Four.
“Ta'Niya is a skilled scorer and versatile playmaker,” Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley said of Latson on Monday night. “Her explosiveness, ability to score in transition and point-of-attack defense excite us. She also showed her adaptability this season in a new role. We’re happy to add her talent to our group."
Pebley also told reporters she was surprised that Latson, who was mocked to go in the first round, was still available in the second round.
In March, ESPN reported that lottery draft picks will be eligible to receive full salary protection during their rookie seasons, with additional salary protection options available for other picks. In previous WNBA CBAs, draft picks only earned these protections if teams exercised their fourth-year option.
Of course, Latson's salary does not include other forms of income, including endorsement deals and sponsorships. There are likely a few of those coming her way.
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