WNBA Washington Mystics

Mystics To Hold Annual Draft Party

Published on March 19, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Washington, D.C. - The Washington Mystics will hold its annual draft party at the Green Turtle restaurant on Wednesday, April 9th at 12 p.m. The Green Turtle is located at 601 F Street NW. Fans are encouraged to arrive at noon as the first round of the 2007 WNBA Draft will begin at 1:00 p.m. The Mystics have the sixth overall pick in the draft as well as a pick in the second and third rounds (20th and 34th overall). This year, the draft will be held in Palm Harbor, Florida at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club. Innisbrook is owned by Mystics President and Managing Partner, Sheila C. Johnson and is located near Tampa, site of the 2008 Women's NCAA Championship which will be played on Tuesday, April 8th. The first round of the draft will be broadcast on ESPN2. All three rounds of the draft will be broadcast on NBA TV, WNBA.com and ESPN.com.

Washington Mystics player Gillian Goring will be in attendance as well as General Manager Linda Hargrove, and the Mystics coaching staff.

The Washington Mystics will tip off the 2008 season on Saturday, May 17th, on the road against the Indiana Fever. Washington will host the club's home opener on Sunday, May 25th against the four-time WNBA Champion, Houston Comets at 4:00 p.m. Season tickets for the 2008 season are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Mystics Sales Office at 1-877-DC-HOOP1 or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.

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