Owls' Neaves Invited to WNBA Draft Combine
The Houston Roundball Review has learned Lauren Neaves, senior forward / post, for the Rice Owls has been invited to participate in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)'s 2007 pre-draft combine. The draft combine will take place this weekend March 30 and 31 in Cleveland, OH.
Fifty college seniors are invited to participate in the combine as an opportunity to showcase their skills and talents in front of WNBA coaches and personnel. The WNBA's Draft will take place Wednesday, April 4.
Neaves, 6'2, is the top rebounder (man or woman) in the history of Rice University basketball. She also finished her college career as the Owls' women's basketball leader in blocked shots. Neaves helped lead the Owls to four consecutive post-season tournaments during her collegiate career.
Neaves has received numerous honors and accolades throughout her college career.
Rice University's sports media department is expected to announce an official press release later today.
Fifty college seniors are invited to participate in the combine as an opportunity to showcase their skills and talents in front of WNBA coaches and personnel. The WNBA's Draft will take place Wednesday, April 4.
Neaves, 6'2, is the top rebounder (man or woman) in the history of Rice University basketball. She also finished her college career as the Owls' women's basketball leader in blocked shots. Neaves helped lead the Owls to four consecutive post-season tournaments during her collegiate career.
Neaves has received numerous honors and accolades throughout her college career.
Rice University's sports media department is expected to announce an official press release later today.
posted by Kris Gardner @ 1:22 PM
2 Comments:
At Tue Mar 27, 02:01:00 PM CDT,
Anonymous said…
That's great news! I hope Lauren gets the opportunity to play in the WNBA. I have certainly enjoyed watching her play at Rice.
At Tue Mar 27, 02:47:00 PM CDT,
Owlfan said…
That is a BIG thumbs up from me!
Lauren just needs to go in confident and aggressive. No room for intimidation or shyness.
Lauren is smart and automatic under the goal. I would showcase this along with her shot blocking and rebounding skills. Maybe in shootaround and warm ups show she has a soft touch shooting mid and long range as well, and just needs a little practice there.
I feel she has the size and the skills to make it in the WNBA. So did Tom Cross, the Comets former Director of Player Personnel. ;-)
Congrat and best of luck to Lauren! Well deserved, make the most of it! :-D
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