Tina Charles Leads 2010 Draft Class

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The Connecticut Sun selected UConn C Tina Charles with the No. 1 pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft. Charles was followed by Virginia G Monica Wright and Nebraska F Kelsey Griffin. Griffin was later traded to the Sun, who finished the day with three first round picks. WNBA Draft Live Replay | Complete Draft Board | Draft Photos | Portraits | Video | Quotes

Sun Make Major Moves on Draft Day

The Connecticut Sun continued its offseason makeover with a busy Draft Day as they made moves for the present and the future. In addition to selecting Tina Charles with the No. 1 pick, the Sun also acquired No. 3 pick Kelsey Griffin (via trade with Minnesota), No. 7 pick Danielle McCray (via trade on Wed. with Tulsa) and No. 15 pick Allison Hightower.

Round Trip Ticket for Jayne Appel

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Stanford's Jayne Appel will begin her professional career where her collegiate career ended on Tuesday after being selected by the San Antonio Silver Stars with the No. 5 pick in Thursday's WNBA Draft.

Behind the Scenes at the WNBA Draft

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Check out this photo gallery to get a behind the scenes look at some of this year's top picks at the 2010 WNBA Draft last week.
Behind the Scenes Video: Tina Charles Photoshoot | Kalana Greene Photoshoot | Monica Wright Speaks to Media

T-Mobile #1 Pick Fan Conference Call

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Shortly after being selected by the Sun with the top pick in the WNBA Draft, Tina Charles answered questions from fans during the first-ever T-Mobile #1 Pick Fan Conference Call. Visit the T-Mobile Stick Together Lounge for more videos, including player voicemail messages.

Relive the Draft Moments

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Look back as each of the top picks are selected in the 2010 WNBA Draft, fulfilling their dream of playing in the WNBA.
No. 1 Tina Charles | No. 2 Monica Wright | No. 3 Kelsey Griffin | No. 4 Epiphanny Prince | No. 5 Jayne Appel | More Picks

Six Draftees Selected by USAB

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For six of the country's best collegiate players, Thursday was not only the day they were drafted to play in the WNBA, they were also named to the USA Basketball Select Team, which will hold a training camp from April 15-18 in Hartford and Storrs, Conn.
> Dream's Meadors Added to USAB's Coaching Staff

Kelsey Griffin's Draft Journal

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Follow Kelsey Griffin through two days of jam-packed excitement, including the hours leading up to the draft, her draft day adventures and news of a trade just moments after being selected third overall.
Video: Minnesota Lynx select Griffin third overall

Draft Day Is Here!

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WNBA President Donna Orender blogs about one of her favorite days of the year as she welcomes a new generation of players to the WNBA and watches as the players' dreams are realized.

Photo Gallery: Who's No. 1?

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Take a trip down memory lane with this photo gallery featuring every No. 1 overall pick thoughout the history of the WNBA Draft, including reigning WNBA MVP Diana Taurasi, who was the top pick back in 2004.
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WNBA Draft Recap Charles Goes No. 1
Sun Making Moves Busy Draft Day
Jayne Appel Returns to the Alamo
Behind the Scenes Photos and Videos
T-Mobile #1 Pick Fan Conference Call
Relive the Moments Watch the picks
USA Basketball Select Team Named
Kelsey's Draft Journal Follow Kelsey
Donna Orender Blog 'I love the draft!'
Photo Gallery Every No. 1 Pick
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Player Movement
Keep up with the latest player moves, including last week's blockbuster trade.
Photos: #1 Picks
Look back at the No. 1 overall picks from every WNBA Draft with this photo gallery.
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