Alissa Pili
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating Alissa Pili upon being drafted in the top ten picks to play professional basketball in the WNBA.
“Congratulations to Alissa Pili of the Utah Utes! She was drafted 8th overall in the WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Alissa is of Samoan heritage, and represented our culture beautifully at the draft with a Samoan pattern in her lovely dress! She has earned a host of accolades in her college career, including PAC-12 Player of the Year and WCBA Coaches All-American honors. Congratulations to her, and everyone cheering for her from Anchorage, Alaska, all over the Pacific region, Utah, and more. Congratulations to all the talented, hardworking young women drafted on Monday evening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York.”
