LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks selected Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton of Purdue University with the 13th pick in the first round of the 2009 WNBA Draft. In the second round, the team selected Ashley Paris from the University of Oklahoma with the 22nd pick and Britney Jordan from Texas A&M Commerce with the 35th pick in the third round.

Wisdom-Hylton averaged 13.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in a 2008-09 season that led to an Elite-Eight appearance. The 6'2" forward was named to the All-Big Ten first-team for the second time and the All-Defensive Big Ten team for the third time. She leaves Purdue as the team's all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots, and second in career double-doubles with 25.

"I feel amazing. It feels so surreal today and I'm very excited," said Wisdom-Hylton. "I can't wait for the opportunity to play with the incredible talent already on the roster."

Paris averaged 12.5 points and 9.6 rebounds while helping lead her Sooners to a Final Four appearance. The 6'3" forward recorded 17 double-doubles on her way to first-team All-Big 12 honors in the 2008-09 season. She is the fourth player in Oklahoma history to score more than 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds in her career.

"I was extremely excited when I was picked to play with a team like the Sparks with all of their super stars," said Paris. "I feel like I bring a selfless playing style, I'm a good rebounder and I'm ready and willing to help the Sparks however they need."

Jordan was named a 2009 Daktronics Division II Women's Basketball First-Team All-American for the first time after the 2008-09 season. With that selection, the 5'8" guard became the first player in school history to receive first-team All-American honors. Jordan averaged a nation-leading 31.3 points per game, and added to that with 6.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.5 steals per outing. She finished the season with 909 points, a Lone Star Conference and school record.

"It was a good draft for us," said Sparks Head Coach Michael Cooper. "I thought we picked up three great players with incredible potential. Lindsay is going to surprise people with her talent, Ashley is a player that works hard and has the potential to be a contributor, and I think we got the steal of the draft with Britney."

The draftees will join a Sparks team eyeing a third championship after finishing just short in the Western Conference Finals last season. The Sparks tip off the 2009 WNBA season against the defending champion Detroit Shock, June 6 at STAPLES Center.

Fans across the country can support the Sparks in style with the launch of the Sparks' online team store. In honor of the WNBA Draft, beginning April 9th through April 25th fans visiting www.lasparksstore.com will receive a 25% discount on all authentic Sparks merchandise by entering the discount code: 25las. By visiting the official online store of the Los Angeles Sparks, www.lasparksstore.com, fans will be treated to a variety of official Sparks merchandise including authentic team jerseys, t-shirts, hats, novelties and much more.

For more information on the Sparks' online team store or to purchase tickets visit www.lasparks.com or call 1-877-44-SPARKS.