Mock Draft

1. Candace Parker (Tennessee) - Michael Cooper likes to act like this was a tough decision, but don't let him fool you. Parker is just what the doctor ordered for the Sparks, both on and off and the court.



2. Sylvia Fowles (LSU) - Chicago has always been lacking the post. Sure, Candice Dupree is an All-Star, but she's not a center. Fowles will come in and will affect both sides of the ball. Get ready Sky fans. Big Syl is on her way.






3. Candice Wiggins (Stanford) - Two short months ago, I was one of those crazy people who thought Minnesota shouldn't take Candice Wiggins. Could I be more wrong? Wiggins is the only option here. The drop off from her to the fourth pick could be quite significant.



4. Alexis Hornbuckle (Tennessee) - Bill Laimbeer is not dumb. He knows Wiggins won't be available, but he also knows that Hornbuckle will be available. Obviously the Shock need a guard, so Hornbuckle should fill a need.



5. Laura Harper (Houston) - Harper is just the post that Houston needs. She's physical on both ends and is a tough kid. She should be a great bright spot in the future for them.


6. Sharnee Zoll (Virginia) - Some may be surprised to see Zoll got this high, but it's all about the need. This is a team that just lost their starting point guard and have had really no quality replacement. Zoll can bring quality at the point guard spot.



7. Essence Carson (Rutgers) - Essence Carson fills a huge void for New York. They need someone who can defend, score, and handle the point. Carson can do that. Plus, she's local, which is always attractive to GMs.



8. Tasha Humphrey (Georgia) - Atlanta needs wings and in the worst way. Humphrey is someone who could probably play either the 3 or the 4 at the next level. Her versatility and hometown charm should attract the Dream to her.



9. Matee Ajavon (Rutgers) - I'm crazy, right? A Rutgers alum playing for Connecticut? But actually, it makes sense. Ajavon has the potential to be a star in this league. Connecticut lost a lot this offseason, particularly on the perimeter. Matee may be turnover prone, but there are very few athletes like her in the draft.



10. LaToya Pringle (North Carolina) - When Sacramento lost Yolanda Griffith, they lost rebound, scoring and definite defense. Pringle emerged this season as one of North Carolina's best players. I expect them to take Pringle because she gets it done on both ends.




11. Erlana Larkins (North Carolina) - Last year, Detroit was surprised by Ivory Latta falling down the board. This year, it may happen again. Larkins did not end her season well and seemed to struggle against Louisville and LSU. Still, Larkins is a Detroit-like post. She's a bit undersized, but she's physical and is a great rebounder. She'll fit right in.


12. Crystal Langhorne (Maryland) - Like Larkins, Langhorne still has some questions surrounding her game. Many may not expect the ACC POY to fall this far, but it could happen. Langhorne is undersized and lacks range. Though she has some flaws, she's also dynamite down low and the Sun will need that.


13. Crystal Kelly (Western Kentucky) - Phoenix likes to play fast and furious. When they draft someone, being an athlete is a requirement. When Kelly, they not only get an athlete, but they get a post player who can rebound and score. This pick could be a steal.



14. Charel Allen (Notre Dame) - Allen improved her draft stock dramatically in her final NCAA tournament. The Liberty are looking for guards and she is one of great quality.