Atlanta Dream Update
May 30, 2008 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
UNLUCKY BREAK
Dream forward/center Erika De Souza is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a low leg fracture suffered in the Dream's May 27 game versus the Washington Mystics. The injury will not require surgery. Prior to her injury, De Souza was among the top rebounders in the league, averaging 9 rebounds per game. She pulled down a league-high 18 rebounds in her Dream debut, shattering her previous career high of 9 rebounds.
RAINING THREES
Dream guard Betty Lennox hit a career-high six three pointers, en route to a 29-point performance against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Lennox was 6-7 from beyond the arc, but it wasn't enough for the Dream in an 80-74 loss. Lennox is shooting 54.5% from three on the season.
TOP ROOKIES IN TOWN
Having faced off already against No. 1 draft pick Candace Parker and the Los Angeles Sparks, the Dream will now go against two more top rookies. On Tuesday, June 3, the Dream will host Candice Wiggins (third pick overall) and the Minnesota Lynx at 7 pm at Philips Arena. On Friday, June 6, Sylvia Fowles (second overall pick) and the Chicago Sky come to town for a 7:30 pm matchup.
DREAM "GO RED" FOR WOMEN
In partnership with the American Heart Association, the Dream will host a "Go Red for Women" night at Philips Arena on June 3, 2008 vs. the Minnesota Lynx at 7 pm. The Go Red campaign is designed to increase awareness of heart disease and encourage women to take action to reduce their own personal risk. Dream fans can sign up online now to receive discounted tickets in the "Go Red" cheering section and all fans are encouraged to wear red to the game in support of this initiative. For more information, please visit www.AtlantaDream.net.
FAMOUS FACES
A number of celebrities checked out the Dream's home opener vs. Detroit on May 23. Fans in attendance included: Lisa Borders (Atlanta City Counci President), Ron Terwilliger (Dream Owner), Shirley Franklin (Mayor), Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic), Josh Smith (Atlanta Hawks), Dominique Wilkins (former Atlanta Hawk), Kevin Willis (former Atlanta Hawk), Chamique Holdsclaw (former WNBA) and Andy Landers (UGA Women's Basketball Head Coach).
GIRL POWER
The Atlanta Dream announced the launch of the team's new "Power of Girls" mentoring program this week. The mentor program is designed to create one-on-one interaction between the girls and the Atlanta Dream players and personnel who will serve as their mentors. Participating girls will be required to attend workshops throughout the program and will have the opportunity to attend various social outings with Dream players and members of the Shooting Stars cheer team. More information is available on www.AtlantaDream.net.
DREAM GIVES USHER'S FOUNDATION A "NEW LOOK"
The Atlanta Dream and R&B superstar Usher Raymond recently announced a partnership between the team and Usher's "New Look Foundation." The Dream's partnership with the foundation will allow interested New Look participants the opportunity to explore careers in the sports and entertainment industry through a hands-on internship program. For more information about Usher's foundation, visit http://www.ushersnewlook.org.
UPCOMING PLAYER APPEARANCES
Saturday, May 31- Black Coaches and Administrators Annual Convention- Ivory Latta and Jennifer Lacy- 8 to 9 am
Saturday, May 31- Praise in the Park (Grant Park)- Chantelle Anderson, Camille Little and Tamera Young- 2:30-3:30 pm
Thursday, June 5- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Hughes-Spalding campus)- Chantelle Anderson, Iziane Castro Marques, Jennifer Lacy, Camille Little and Tamera Young
Tuesday, June 10- Lakewood Boys and Girls Club "Read to Achieve" Event- Kristin Haynie, Camille Little and Chioma Nnamaka- 3-4 pm
Saturday, June 14- Zoo Atlanta "A Sports Zoo Celebrity Day"- Ivory Latta and Betty Lennox- 3-4 pm
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