Probably.
The narrative I'm not accepting that some are trying to push (not here) is that UK wasn't turned down because they didn't "offer." The offer is the courting of the candidate.
I would agree. Initially of course the numbers will skyrocket, mostly because nobody watches the WNBA.
Long term is TBD. If she gets to the WNBA and doesn't put up the video game numbers we're used to, the impact will dwindle over time.