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Beyond the Arc: Welcome the 2015 Sparks Draftees

May 1, 2015 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release


The 2015 WNBA Draft was held Thursday, April 16 and in the words of general manager Penny Toler, "It was a great night for the Sparks."

The Sparks had the 7th, 14th and 31st picks, and with each selection, another strong talent was added to the roster.

First up, the Sparks selected Crystal Bradford out of Central Michigan. The 6-0 guard finished her four-year career ranked atop the school's record books in four categories: scoring (2,006) rebounding (1,140), made field goals (805) and blocked shots (177). She is the only player in school history to score 2,000 career points.

A 6-2 forward from the University of Tennessee, Cierra Burdick, was selected as the Sparks second round draft pick (14th overall). Burdick averaged 8.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 132 career games at Tennessee. As a senior, she was the Lady Vols leader in total assists (91), second-leading rebounder (7.6 rpg) and third leading scorer (11.0 ppg).

As the 31st overall pick in the WNBA Draft, Andrea Hoover played collegiate ball at University of Dayton. The 5-9 guard finished her Flyers career averaging 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 127 games played. Dayton's all-time leader in career made three pointers (239) and three-point percentage (.398), she also ranks fourth all-time in points.

All three draftees will join the Sparks at training camp in May, when they compete for a roster spot on the Sparks 2015 team. The Sparks training camp roster will be announced at a later date.

What does LA mean to you? How about Champions! Legacy! Showtime!

The Los Angeles Sparks officially launched its 2015 season campaign, #WeAreLA, focused on celebrating the diversity, unity and excellence in the Los Angeles community. While #WeAreLA has been branded across all Sparks social media and digital platforms since December, the personal stories and connection behind LA's diversity was launched through the #WeAreLA videos and call to action.

Showcasing the personal stories behind the individuals who make up the beautiful mosaic of the Greater LA area, the Sparks #WeAreLA campaign will feature videos, photos and quotes across its social media and digital platforms.

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