04.04WNBA Prospects: Candace Parker - Power Forward
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 SEC coaches’ All-SEC First Team (2007)
- Associated Press All American Second Team (2006)
- SEC Tournament MVP (2006)
- SEC coaches’ SEC Freshman of the Year (2006)
- All-SEC First Team (2006)
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2006)
With a resume like this, who could doubt that Candace Parker is ready for the WNBA. But she will still need to raise her game especially on defense. The W is different caliber and it will be interesting to watch Parker live up to the expectation.
As the number 1 draft pick, Parker will more than likely go the L.A. But there has been some talk that L.A. may consider a trade for the right offer. Chicago is certainly interested in acquiring the Illinois native and have put Candice Dupree and the 2nd round draft pick on the table.
[...] 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 [...]
April 10th, 2008 at 9:45 am