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Brittney Griner and Odyssey Sims were joined on the WBCA Coaches' All-America team by Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins, Kayla McBride, Stefanie Dolson, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray.

Stanford's Nneka Ogwumike was picked No. 1 by the Los Angeles Sparks, espnW followed her through WNBA draft day.

The sure thing in this year's WNBA draft -- Stanford senior Nneka Ogwumike -- wasn't sure until recently that she was headed toward a pro career. But she's ready now, and was Monday's No. 1 overall pick.

After going 9-59 in two seasons in Oklahoma, Tulsa is trying to turn into a competitive franchise. Monday, the Shock picked up some players looking for a little redemption, as well.

History has shown that the first half of the first round of the WNBA draft tends to produce players with the most staying power. But Monday, after Nneka Ogwumike, it's hard to tell which players will hear their names called.

In what promises to be a hectic few weeks, Stanford senior Nneka Ogwumike will finish her course work, lead her team on an NCAA tournament run and likely become the first pick in the WNBA draft.

Remember Nike's "Little Rascals" commercials featuring WNBA stars? You don't? Well, then go to YouTube. If you do, recall the one in which the bossy little girl grills Cynthia Cooper for an explanation of why she pulled up for a 3-pointer on the brea...

Once more, the balls didn't bounce right for the unlucky Shock. In the WNBA draft lottery, the top pick for 2012 went to Los Angeles.

Fifteen years ago, Tara VanDerveer and Teresa Edwards led the United States to gold in the Atlanta Olympics, taking women's basketball to higher levels and paving the way for unprecedented growth. So it's only fitting they enter the Naismith Hall of Fame together.

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer and retired star guard Teresa Edwards share a love of basketball. And their careers now lead them into the Basketball Hall.

Lisa Leslie is a true professional. The three-time WNBA MVP, model and actress will have to rely on all her experience when she's on stage at the ESPYs for the presentation of the Capital One Cup trophy. The former USC basketball star will be the...

Now that their college careers at Stanford have concluded, it's time for Kayla Pedersen and Jeanette Pohlen to prove themselves all over again -- in the WNBA.

There were no surprises at the top of the 2011 WNBA Draft as the Minnesota Lynx selected Connecticut senior Maya Moore with the first overall pick.

How the Shock's 2011 season will go is still a big question mark. But draft day was very good for Tulsa.

In 2010, Jayne Appel led Stanford to the NCAA title game, got drafted by the WNBA, won a world championship with Team USA, was hired to play hoops in Turkey ... and was in pain the whole time. In her debut post, Appel tells the tale of a trying season.

Jayne Appel's injuries still haven't fully healed. But her life and career have changed drastically since April's loss in the NCAA title game.