Analysts say Parker could top $10 million in annual endorsements relatively quickly via such areas as food, tech and health & beauty.
Parker’s initial deals put her in the $3-5 million range. The WNBA will include her in its 2008 brand campaign, and she will be eligible for what will now be called the Hanns-G “Go [...]
Candace Parker, 6-4, Tennessee
First pick of the 2008 draft went to L.A. and by the looks of it, the Sparks were patiently waiting to make the announcement and hand Parker her pre-made #3 Sparks jersey.
The Sparks had 2 other picks including Tennessee guard, Shannon Bobbitt and Sharnee’ Zoll a guard from Virginia.
Sylvia Fowles, 6-6, LSU
The [...]
Candace Parker, 6-4, Tennessee
John R. Wooden Player of the Year (2007)
State Farm Player of the Year (2007)
Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Year (2007)
WBCA/Kodak All-American (2007, 2006)
John R. Wooden All-American (2007)
Associated Press All-American First Team (2007)
ESPN.com All-American (2007)
NCAA Final Four MVP (2007)
Associated Press and SEC coaches’ SEC Player of the Year (2007)
Associated Press and [...]
Shannon Bobbitt, 5-4, Tennessee
NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (2007)
NCAA Dayton Regional All-Tournament Team (2007)
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Junior/Community College Player of the Year (2006)
5-2, 5-4 … Give or take a few inches (for the roster), Bobbitt is still a tiny player but she has game. She has been able to overcome her size deficit [...]
Essence Carson, 6-0, Rutgers
Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2007, 2006)
All-Big East First Team (2007)
Big East All-Tournament Team (2007)
Kodak/WBCA Region I All-American (2007)
Big East Academic All-Star (2005)
Talent pool for the small forward position is a little shallow this season but we have Essence Carson. Carson is a very good player with all-around skills. The [...]