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Sparks).įor the seventh pick, Danielle Robinson of OU, if she's still available. or already has a specific team in mind (the L.A. But as an NBA fan who watched the Ricky Rubio drafting with much interest, I think it would be an obvious detriment to draft a player who isn't sure if she'd move to the U.S. JL: Depending upon what Cambage expresses on playing in the WNBA, I think she'd be a good fit for Tulsa - combining size and speed and tremendous ability. TS: Where do you see the Shock going not only with their second pick, but the seventh pick as well? JL: Projected top-four right now: Maya Moore, Liz Cambage, Amber Harris, Jantel Lavender TS: As the college basketball season kicks into gear, what is your projected top-four picks in next year�s draft? The lottery makes having the first pick a wild card, rather than a certainty. I hate the idea of teams in any sport intentionally not giving their all just so they can secure the first pick in the draft. JL: I personally like the idea of the lottery. TS: Just curious, are you in favor of the lottery process in the WNBA or do you prefer just ranking the teams in reverse order from the standings? But if you look at WNBA draft history, some notable players have gone second - Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter, Alana Beard, Swin Cash - so having the draft's second pick is not necessarily a bad thing. Jessica Lantz: As a local-area writer, I was a little disappointed when I found out the Shock didn't get the first pick. Tulsa Shock: First reaction when you found out the 2011 WNBA Draft order and specifically that the Shock would be selecting second overall despite having the best chance at winning the lottery? You can also follow Lantz' observations about women's basketball amongst many other things at Freelantz Sports Media or on Twitter at She took some time out of her busy schedule to discuss the WNBA Draft Lottery and the state of the Tulsa Shock and the league. women’s team won its fourth consecutive World Cup title earlier this month and captain Breanna Stewart said that the medal was dedicated to Griner, who would have been on the team had she not been in jail.Resident Oklahoma blogger and Tulsa Shock beat writer for Swish Appeal, Jessica Lantz continues to write profusely online despite the end of the WNBA season.

We hope that she comes home soon, that everybody’s doing their part to get her home.” “We want to continue to let her name be known and we pray … it’s been 243 days since she was wrongfully incarcerated in Russia. Brittney Griner’s birthday is today, she’s 32,” Curry told the crowd before the defending NBA champions beat the Los Angeles Lakers. “We want to continue to use our platform and the opportunity to shout out a very special member of the basketball community. Golden State guard Stephen Curry took time during the Warriors’ championship ring ceremony Tuesday night to make an impassioned plea in support of Griner. She’s one of our own in an incredible situation, It’s going to take positive synergy, prayers, and some powerful people making some deals to get her home.” I hope it’s at a time that’s sooner rather than later. “I pray for her mental health and sanity and us doing what we can do to help keep her name out there,” said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who coached Griner at last year’s Tokyo Olympics.