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A Coach's Perspective On the WNBA Draft
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The effect of a draft can have a lasting impact on a team. A successful draft can turn the fortunes of the franchise around, making them instant contenders, energizing an entire city.
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Fifteen Standouts To Attend WNBA Draft
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They have waited for this moment since the first time they dribbled a basketball.
Now 15 of the top women college basketball players in America will watch
their dream of reaching the WNBA unfold this Saturday when they hear WNBA President
Donna Orender call their names on draft day at the WNBA/NBA studio in Secaucus,
New Jersey.
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Prospects to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
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Whether they have played with them or against them on the college level, or even coached with or against them, WNBA players have plenty of opinions about the next group of prospects. Hear what they have to say about this year's senior class as the NCAA Tournament gets underway.
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This Year's Best Kept Secrets
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Unlike last year, the 2005 WNBA Draft may not be as deep or as full of household names. However, there is plenty of talent coming out of college this spring sure to make a splash in the WNBA for years to come.
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Prospect Index
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Alphabetical listing of each WNBA Draft Prospect including bios!
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Rebecca Lobo’s Draft Prospect Tracker
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"The Draft is a few short days away, so lets tip our headbands to the women who will make this year's' first round an excitement-filled hour on ESPN."
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Key Players To Watch
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Over the past five months, members of the Silver Stars basketball operations staff have been racking up their frequent flyer miles scouring the country scouting this year's senior class. They've spent countless hours watching games trying to find the key players that will best be able to help the Silver Stars succeed on and off the court. Now they turn their attention to the final 32 games of the season to make final evaluations and determine who to select in the draft. (click here for more)
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| 2005 WNBA Draft Fan Forum |
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With the NCAA Tournament underway and the Draft just weeks away, the WNBA Draft Fan Forum is shaping up to be a free for all, with no one certain just who will be the top overall pick in this year's draft. Here are some of the comments fans have been saying in the Fan Forum.
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Lottery Team Analysis |
| Despite the struggles of the five 2005 WNBA Draft Lottery teams during
the 2004 season, they do not necessarily have to wait years to return to
prominence and the playoffs. Not only can they improve their team through
the Draft and trades prior to opening day, but this offseason, free agency
will go a long way in shaping teams and rosters before they ever get to
Draft in April. WNBA.com breaks down the
WNBA Draft Lottery teams with a focus on each team's needs for 2005.
(click
here for more) |
| WNBA
Player Movement |
| The WNBA free agent signing period officially began on January 15. In
addition to trades and the Draft, teams can begin to negotiate with their
own Core and Reserved Players and any Restricted and Unrestricted Free
Agents. (click
here for more) |
| Free
Agency Heats Up |
| Over the past five months, members of the Silver Stars basketball operations
staff have been racking up their frequent flyer miles scouring the country
scouting this year's senior class. They've spent countless hours watching
games trying to find the key players that will best be able to help the
Silver Stars succeed on and off the court. Now they turn their attention
to the final 32 games of the season to make final evaluations and determine
who to select in the draft. (click
here for more) |
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