MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Yolanda Griffith A healthy Yo reemerges as a force to be reckoned with!	Tamika Catchings is the sleeper, and the addition of Natalie Williams will free her up to do a whole lot more. It could be another big year for Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Chamique Holdsclaw -- all the regulars should be in contention.	(from A-Z): Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, Teresa Edwards, Chamique Holdsclaw, Mwadi Mabika, Katie Smith, Sheryl Swoopes	Sheryl Swoopes

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
LaToya Thomas... along with Helen Darling, Toya helps Cleveland battle for East supremacy.	Teresa Edwards -- the WNBA has waited a long time for the likes of a Teresa Edwards.	Teresa Edwards or LaToya Thomas	LaToya Thomas

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPION

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
New York... Four Finals appearances in six years -- until someone takes it away, the East runs through Manhattan.	New York is still the team to beat as the defending Eastern Conference Champs. They will undoubtedly be strong, but keep an eye on Indiana, Washington, and if Charlotte gets some strength inside, they could contend too. It could be anybody	New York and Washington are head to head.	Cleveland Rockers

WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPION

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Los Angeles -- it will be a dog fight, but L.A. will find a way.	I stil think it's L.A.'s to lose, but I'm excited to see what San Antonio does. The Silver Stars will challenge and Houston will certainly make some noise. It will be interesting to see how much of a factor Cynthia Cooper is. My sleeper pick would be what Anne Donovan can pull off in Seattle.	Los Angeles Sparks, the defending champions	Los Angeles Sparks

2003 WNBA CHAMPION

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Los Angeles Sparks	Being that it's before a single ball is tipped in the regular season, it's hard to bet against the defending champion L.A. Sparks; however, this is the strongest I've seen the East. Finally, because of the parity and competitiveness of the East, this may be the year that the Eastern Conference delivers the champion.	Los Angeles Sparks, until somebody beats them.	Los Angeles Sparks

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Kelly Miller She's ready to play consistently at this level.	Ruth Riley, if she can get some Bill Laimbeer toughness in her.	(from A-Z): Elena Baranova, Edna Campbell, Marie Ferdinand, Tamicha Jackson, Adrienne Johsnon, Betty Lennox, Ruth Riley, Michelle Snow	Edna Campbell

MOST IMPROVED TEAM

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Minnesota... Suzie McConnell Serio and Teresa Edwards are winners, period.	I love the fact that Suzie McConnell Serio has taken over in Minnesota. I love their talent, especially their scoring talent. Minnesota will make some noise.	(from A-Z): Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Minnesota, Sacramento	Detroit Shock

COACH OF THE YEAR

DORIS BURKE	VERA JONES	ANN MEYERS	MARK MORGAN
Suzie McConnell Serio	Look for Trudi Lacey to do some amazing things with Charlotte and for Van Chancellor to get a vote for keeping all those personalities and talent straight.	(from A-Z): Nell Fortner, Maura McHugh, Suzie McConnell Serio	Dan Hughes