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April 15th, 8:00
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The Brittney Griner We Didn't Know
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Known for her incredible athleticism and fearsome competitiveness, No. 1 overall pick Brittney Griner
revealed another side of herself
during Monday's WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.
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Griner Presser
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Remember the Name
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Mercury Welcome Griner
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Photos
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Get No. 1 Pick Gear
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Draft Video
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Boston Fund
Duo Raises the Bar
NBAE/Getty Images
As the
second and third picks in the draft
, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins can help turn their franchises around. But the similarities end there as both walk into distinctly different team settings.
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Delle Donne to Chicago
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Diggins to Tulsa
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Game is Growing
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Draft Board
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Draft Day Video
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InspireWall
A Very Good Year
Jesse D. Garrabrant /NBAE/Getty Images
The Phoenix Mercury selected Brittney Griner
with the first pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft
, presented by State Farm while Elena Delle Donne went to Chicago and Skylar Diggins headed to Tulsa.
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Griner Presser
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Bentley Highlights 2nd Round
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InspireWall
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All-Access Gallery
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Get No. 1 Pick Gear
The Day in Pictures and Blog Posts
Tim Camuso/NBAE/Getty Images
The highly anticipated
2013 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm
was held on Monday, April 15 at ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. WNBA.com's
Tomorrow's Stars Blog
has all the scoop.
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Photo Galleries:
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Podium Pictures
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Invitees in College Action
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No. 1 Picks in WNBA History
Remember the Name
Getty Images
This one is big. With Brittney Griner selected as the No. 1 pick in
Monday's WNBA Draft
presented by State Farm, the game may
forever be changed
. And one thing is for certain: it's going to be a fun show.
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Prospect Profiles
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Team Overviews
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Invitees
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InspireWall
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Live Chat
>> Photos:
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Invitees
2013 Draft Class Prospect Profiles
Learn everything there is to know about the top prospects in the
2013 WNBA Draft
. Get comprehensive bio info and statistics during their years in college and see who could be a fit for your team.
Profile Index
Notable Profiles:
Brittney Griner
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Elena Delle Donne
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Skylar Diggins
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Kelsey Bone
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Tianna Hawkins
Meet The Prospects
Courtesy of Delaware Athletics
Want to know what this year's
heralded draft class
is like off the court? How about what they expect out of their rookie year? Check out these exclusive Q&As with several of this year's top prospects.
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Elena Delle Donne
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Kelsey Bone
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Kelly Faris
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Tianna Hawkins
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Sugar Rodgers
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Toni Young
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Prospect Index
Big Day For WNBA
Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE/Getty Images
The WNBA and ESPN have
extended their partnership
, paving the way for WNBA games to be televised on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 through 2022. The league also introduced a new brand identity,
featuring a more modern
“Logowoman”.
Video:
ESPN Partnership
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New Branding
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Evolution
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Photos
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Release
2013 WNBA Mock Draft
Getty Images
By now, everyone seems to know where Brittney Griner is heading, but what about Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins? The
WNBA.com Mock Draft
has her being selected No. 3 by Tulsa. Find out for sure on Monday night.
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Prospect Profiles
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Team Overviews Index
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"3 to See" Headline Invitees
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Invitee Gallery
Who Went Where?
David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images
It's already been a busy offseason in the WNBA with players like Janel McCarville (above)
rejoining the league
and other veteran players like Lindsay Harding and Delisha Milton-Jones signing elsewhere. Take a look at all the key player moves.
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Liberty Sign Cheryl Ford
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Milton-Jones to San Antionio
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Harding to Sparks
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Player Movement Central
Dawn Staley: Hall of Famer
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Former WNBA great
Dawn Staley was selected for induction
to the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame, joining NBA greats Bernard King and Gary Payton and UNC Women's Coach Silvia Hatchell and others in the Class of 2013.
Photos
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Release
>>More:
Staley's Career Highlights
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Tomorrow's Stars Blog
PREV
Brittney Griner
A Revealing Look
Elena and Skylar
Raising the Bar
Griner Picked First
Headed To Phoenix
Pix and Blog Posts
2013 WNBA Draft
Brittney Griner
WNBA Draft
Prospect Profiles
For All Top Prospects
Prospect Q&As
Learn About Them
WNBA, ESPN Deal
Who is Logowoman?
Mock Draft
Griner No. 1
Player Movement
All The Big Moves
Dawn Staley
Hall of Famer
Tamika Catchings
Every Girl
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Draft Board
1
Phoenix Mercury (7-27)
,
Brittney Griner
2
Chicago Sky (14-20)
,
Elena Delle Donne
3
Tulsa Shock (9-25)
,
Skylar Diggins
4
Washington Mystics (5-29)
,
Tayler Hill
5
New York Liberty (15-19)
,
Kelsey Bone
6
Seattle Storm (16-18)
,
Tianna Hawkins
7
New York Liberty (15-19)
,
Toni Young
8
S.A. Silver Stars (21-13)
,
Kayla Alexander
9
Indiana Fever (22-12)
,
Layshia Clarendon
10
Los Angeles Sparks (24-10)
,
A'dia Mathies
11
Connecticut Sun (25-9)
,
Kelly Faris
12
Minnesota Lynx (27-7)
,
Lindsey Moore
Complete Draft Board
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3 To See
Go behind the scenes at the 2013 WNBA Draft, as Britney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins joined the league.
Fashion Draft Day
Look at the stylish outfits the ladies wore to the 2013 WNBA Draft.
Brittney Griner at Yankee Stadium
New Mercury center Brittney Griner receives the red carpet treatment at Yankee Stadium courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Griner Answers Fan Questions
Mercury center Brittney Griner answers the questions of fans via Twitter.
Delle Donne Press Conference
Elena Delle Donne addresses the media after the Chicago Sky select her with the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft.
Skylar Shows Dance Moves
Tulsa Shock�s newest member Skylar Diggins shows off her dance moves.
Tomorrow's Stars Blog
Check out all the news from an eventful 2013 WNBA Draft Day.
Winning Pair
Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins are a new pair of WNBA wild cards.
A Big Day for WNBA
With two landmark announcements, the WNBA ushered in a new era for the league that's about to enter its 17th season.
The Griner We Didn't Know
Known for her fearsome competitiveness, No. 1 overall pick Brittney Griner revealed another side of herself this weekend.
Remember the Name
No. 1 pick Brittney Griner may well change the game forever.
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A full list of the latest headlines to appear throughout the league.
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Photos: No. 1 Picks
Look back at the No. 1 overall picks from every WNBA Draft.
2013 Draft Video
The cameras were rolling for the 2013 WNBA Draft.
Preseason Schedule
The 2013 preseason opens May 9 with Dream vs. Shock.
InspireWall
Check out the best tweets, videos and photos of WNBA players.
Player Movement
Keep up with the latest at WNBA.com's Player Movement Central.
WNBA Store: Shop Now
Gear up for 2012 with the latest gear from the WNBA Store.
Draft History
Go back in time and learn more about the history of the WNBA Draft.
2012 London Olympics
Five consecutive team gold medals. 'Nuff said.
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ON THE WEB
SI.com:
Griner, Delle Donne, Diggins
EspnW.com:
Before the "3 to See"
Sports Illustrated:
Griner Compares to Kareem
New York Times:
Griner's Four Amazing Years
EspnW.com:
Should Griner Tweet at Halftime?
New York Times:
Praising Brittney Griner
The Atlantic:
Why Brittney Griner Matters
EspnW.com:
Catchings Empowering Women
HuffPost.com:
Ruth Riley Global Mom Relay
Grantland.com:
Maya Moore & Brittney Griner
HuffPost.com:
Renee Brown: What's Possible
EspnW:
C. Viv Stringer Gets 900th Win