W.N.B.A. Draft: With Visions of Showtime, Sparks Take Tennessee’s Parker First

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W.N.B.A. Draft: With Visions of Showtime, Sparks Take Tennessee’s Parker First
When the draft was held Wednesday, the Detroit Shock quickly took Candace Parker, less than 15 hours after she led Tennessee to the N.C.A.A. championship.

In the Memphis Locker Room, Disbelief After a Meltdown
It was a somber scene after the N.C.A.A. title game as the Tigers? struggled to digest their loss.

Opinion: Mayo issue goes deeper than USC program

Southern California guard O.J Mayo (32) heads down court on a break-away during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game against Kansas State, in  Omaha, Neb., Thursday, March 20, 2008  (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)Opinion: When USC decided to recruit and sign Mayo, they knew what the potential problems were. Mayo had been so high profile for so long it would have been hard for him not to have amateurism issues.


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Mayo: I didn’t ’sell out myself and my family’

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 20:  O.J. Mayo #32 of the USC Trojans against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Kansas State won 80-67.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Former USC star freshman vehemently denies getting $30,000 in cash, gifts


Complete list of early entries to NBA draft
Complete list of early entries to 2008 NBA draft

Sports of The Times: A Rivalry That Could Blossom in Women?s N.C.A.A. Championship
Candace Parker and Candice Wiggins faced off in the N.C.A.A. championship game, and may well continue to in the W.N.B.A.

A Dominant Half by Rose Falls Short by One Shot
Memphis guard Derrick Rose scored 15 points in the second half, but failed to take control at the end of what was most likely his last collegiate game.


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