The 2026 WNBA Draft concluded with a surprising omission: Raegan Beers, the dominant Oklahoma and former Oregon State star, was not selected. For a player who consistently dominated the college ranks, this outcome was undoubtedly a tough pill to swallow.

Beers' collegiate resume is impressive. She finished her final season averaging a double-double with 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, shooting a remarkable 61.5% from the field. Over her entire career, she maintained a 62.1% shooting percentage, establishing herself as one of the most efficient interior forces in the game.

So, why did 12 teams pass on such a productive player? The answer lies in the specific demands of the modern WNBA game. At 6-foot-2, Beers is considered undersized for a traditional post player in the professional league. This physical limitation is compounded by questions about her shooting range. She connected on just 24.1% of her three-point attempts in college, and her 59.7% free-throw shooting in her final season suggests room for improvement in her overall touch.

In today's pace-and-space WNBA, frontcourt players are increasingly expected to stretch the floor. For an undersized post player, a reliable outside shot becomes even more critical to creating roster value. This appears to be the primary gap in Beers' otherwise formidable skillset.

While draft night didn't go as planned, Beers' journey is far from over. She is expected to receive training camp invitations where she will have the opportunity to prove her worth. Her path now shifts from a guaranteed roster spot to earning one, requiring her to showcase development and adaptability to carve out a long-term professional career.