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Sparks Select Cierra Burdick 14th Overall in 2015 WNBA Draft

April 16, 2015 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release


LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks selected Cierra Burdick with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler tonight.

"Cierra is an excellent player capable of playing multiple positions," said Toler. "Additionally, I'm impressed with her leadership on and off the court. She can pass, run the floor and rebound at both ends of the court and will be a great addition to our roster."

The 6-2 forward out of the University of Tennessee averaged 8.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 132 career games. An AP Honorable Mention All-American as a senior, she was also named to the Coaches All-SEC First Team, the AP All-SEC Second Team and the SEC All-Tournament Team. Starting 29 of 34 games, she led the team with nine double-doubles and was the Lady Vols leader in total assists (91), second-leading rebounder (7.6 rpg) and third leading scorer (11.0 ppg) per game.

"Crystal is a very versatile player that I have been watching since her freshman year," said head coach Brian Agler. "She has great toughness and game intelligence and has improved her three-point shooting. She has expanded her game where she plays the three and four positions. One thing Cierra always does is she loves to make her teammates better. We are excited Cierra will be part of the Los Angeles Sparks."

As a junior, Burdick ranked second on the team in rebounding (7.3 rpg) and 11th overall in the SEC to go along with 8.7 points for the season. She was named to the SEC All-Tournament Team averaging 8.3 points and 10.3 rebound in the Lady Vols' run to their 17th NCAA title.

During her sophomore season (2012-13), she led Tennessee in rebounding nine times, including six double-digit rebounding games. Through 27 games played, she averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 24.3 minutes per game. As a freshman, she was one of only four Lady Vols to play in all 36 games and ranked third on the team in field goal percentage (.463), connecting on 63 of 136 attempts. Burdick is also a four-time gold medalist with USA Basketball.

Sparks individual tickets can be purchased at LASparks.com or by calling 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). Sparks season and group ticket plans, in all lower-bowl sections of STAPLES Center, are available now by calling 844-GOSPARKS or visiting LASparks.com. Sparks 2015 promotional and group nights will be released at a later date.

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