| Kelly Mazzante (above) was one of two Lady Lions drafted in the 2004 WNBA draft along with Jess Brungo. Overall, 10 Lady Lions have been drafted by WNBA teams, including Tanisha Wright in 2005. Wright became the first Lady Lion ever to be drafted in the first round when the Seattle Storm selected her with the 12th overall pick. |
3.4.2007Brown Drafted by the Los Angeles SparksSenior post is the 38th overall pick and the 11th Lady Lion picked in the WNBA Draft
1.8.2007Darling And Mazzante Picked In WNBA Dispersal DraftDarling selected by San Antonio; Mazzante chosen by Phoenix
4.28.2005Time Out With...Kelly MazzanteA huge tennis nut, former Lady Lion great and current Charlotte Sting guard Kelly Mazzante could have been a pro in that sport had she not focused on hoops. Get to know this Beyonce and Alicia Keyes fan in the Sting's latest "Time Out."
4.22.2005WNBA Draft Day DelightBehind the scenes with Lady Lion senior Tanisha Wright on WNBA draft day
4.16.2005Tanisha Wright Selected as No. 12 Overall Pick by Seattle Storm in WNBA DraftWright becomes the first Lady Lion to be drafted in the first round
4.4.2005Wright, Strom to Attend WNBA CombinePlayers are two of just 40 invited
10.6.2004Former Penn State Lady Lion Jess Brungo to Compete in WNBA Finals
9.24.2004Former Lady Lion Suzie McConnell Serio Named WNBA Coach Of The Year
10.25.04Queens of the Court The Penn State Lady Lions have enjoyed a strong tradition of sending their players on to the professional ranks. Two players from last year??s squad were drafted in 2004, and eight have played in the WNBA, including Suzie McConnell-Serio, who is now the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx. The Lewistown Sentinel recently produced a five-part series on the Lady Lions in the pros. Click below to read about the success of Penn State in the WNBA.
Mazzante Puts the Sting in her Opponents | Brungo Shines with the Connecticut Sun | Portland Molds Female Role Models | Darling 'Lynx' Up with PSU Alumnus | McConnell Serio is Leading the Lynx