Previewing the 2012 WNBA Draft

WNBA Draft Guide

We've reached March Madness, when the best and brightest players in women's college basketball will try to lead their teams to an NCAA Championship. With the Sparks holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft on April 16 - as well as three second round selections and one in the third round - fans should keep their eyes on the talented crop of college seniors who will look to continue their careers at the next level. In alphabetical order, below is a list of 20 student-athletes across the country who you may see in WNBA uniforms next season.

Name School Height
LaSondra Barrett LSU 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Cierra Bravard Florida State 6-4 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Ashley Corral USC 5-9 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Briana Gilbreath USC 6-1 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Tiffany Hayes Connecticut 5-10 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Courtney Hurt VCU 6-1 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Glory Johnson Tennessee 6-3 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Shenise Johnson Miami 5-9 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Natalie Novosel Notre Dame 5-11 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Nnemkadi Ogwumike Stanford 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Devereaeux Peters Notre Dame 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Samantha Prahalis Ohio State 5-7 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Brittany Rayburn Purdue 6-0 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Katelan Redmon Gonzaga 6-1 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Khadijah Rushdan Rutgers 5-9 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Kristina Santiago Cal Poly 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Kayla Standish Gonzaga 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Shekinna Stricklen Tennessee 6-2 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Tyra White Texas A&M 6-0 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com
Rinqua Williams Miami 5-7 Official Bio Stats from WBBState.com

2012 Los Angeles Sparks Draft Picks
- No. 1 overall (first pick of first round)
- No. 13 overall (first pick of second round - acquired in trade with Tulsa)
- No. 15 overall (third pick of second round - acquired in trade with Chicago)
- No. 16 overall (fourth pick of second round)
- No. 28 overall (fourth pick of third round)

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