Storm Weekly Forecast
Published on April 28, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Seattle Storm News Release
March for Babies
The Seattle Storm and March of Dimes invite you to march with Storm Chief Executive Officer Karen Bryant and staff to support the March of Dimes mission to help every baby be born healthy. The March for Babies will take place on Sunday, May 4 at Qwest Field. Registration and breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with a rally at 9:30 followed by the walk at 10 a.m.
Fan Fest at the Key
The Storm will hold Fan Fest on Sunday, May 4 starting at 1 p.m. The plaza around KeyArena will be open with activities for fans and kids of all ages. The coaching staff will hold an open practice/scrimmage, along with player Q&A and Basketball 101 sessions.
Upcoming Milestones
With the 2008 season set to begin, the Storm and its players are on pace to reach a number of statistical milestones this summer:
- Sheryl Swoopes: Needs 11 steals to reach 600 in her career, 99 assists to reach 1,000 in her career, and 101 points to reach 4,500 in her career.
- Lauren Jackson: Needs 223 points to reach 4,500 in her career, 260 rebounds to reach 2,000 in her career, and 48 blocks to reach 500 in her career.
- Yolanda Griffith: Needs 252 rebounds to reach 2,500 in her career, and 14 steals to reach 500 in her career.
- Swin Cash: Needs 131 points to reach 2,500 in her career, 25 steals to reach 200 in her career, and 32 assists to reach 600 in her career.
- Janell Burse: Needs 127 points to reach 1,500 in her career, 163 rebounds to reach 1,000 in her career, and 15 blocks to reach 200 in her career.
This Week's Practice Schedule
Mon: 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Furtado Center
Tue: 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Furtado Center
Wed: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Shootaround, UIC Pavilion
Thur: 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., ARCO Arena
Fri: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Shootaround, ARCO Arena
Sat: Travel Day, No Practice
Sun: 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Furtado Center
* Practice times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date practice schedule, call the Storm PR Hotline at 206-281-5847. Practice times on the road are local to site.
Storm Record: 0-0
Home: 0-0 East: 0-0
Road: 0-0 West: 0-0
April/May Schedule
Date Opponent Time (PDT)
4/30 at Chicago * 5 p.m.
5/2 at Sacramento * 7 p.m.
5/10 Indiana * 7 p.m.
5/17 Chicago 7 p.m.
5/20 Sacramento 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
5/22 at Phoenix 7 p.m.
5/24 at San Antonio 12:30 p.m. (ABC)
5/30 San Antonio 7 p.m.
* Denotes Preseason Game
-Home games in bold
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