# @thegistca on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWru82PgYZl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62975343-thegistca-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-03T20:43:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

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Our Canadian hoop queen. 🥺🇨🇦⁣⁣
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The Portland Fire made a statement, selecting unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton No. 1 overall in the 2026 expansion draft.🔥⁣⁣
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Portland prioritized her early, not even giving the Toronto Tempo a shot at the Ontario native. 🍁⁣⁣
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Big picture? Both new franchises are building from the ground up with veteran role players, think experience first, production next. 💪⁣⁣
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Quick hits:⁣⁣
✨ Carleton comes off a league-best season with Minnesota⁣⁣
✨ Portland adds depth with multiple seasoned vets⁣⁣
✨ Toronto grabs Marina Mabrey to lead offensively⁣⁣
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New era, new teams, and a whole lot of opportunity. 👀⁣⁣
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#basketball #wnba #womenssports #expansiondraft

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

expansiondraft, womenssports, basketball, wnba

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