Last week was the 2009 WNBA Draft and
SSN would like extend a big thanks to the Silver Stars organization
for a great draft party and the best draft coverage in the WNBA.
Silver Stars fans were able to follow along with a live blog from
the draft room, as well as get an insiders view with a live web cam
from the draft room. It was truly awesome. The Silver Stars were
without a first round pick but had a total of three picks.
** The San Antonio Silver Stars selected G/F Megan Frazee of
Liberty University
with the 14th pick. For more on Megan
http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10872&RosterID=303&TeamID=7
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/columns/story?columnist=mowins_beth&id=2687166
** With the 26th pick, forward Sonja Petrovic of Serbia was
selected. Sonja is a member of the Serbian National Team and a
member of Russian Euroleague Champion Spartak.
Player Profile
Team Profile
** With our final pick at 39 we selected forward Candyce Bingham
of Louisville.
http://www.uoflsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/bingham_candyce00.html
Silver Stars Training Camp
Training camp is set to start
Sunday, May 17th. The WNBA has made a few changes that will
affect both training camp and the final roster. There is a 15 player
limit set for camp and an 11 player roster (down from 13 previously)
for the 2009 season. In addition to the three draft picks, the
Silver Stars have also picked up Belinda Snell and
Bernadette Ngoyisa.
For a very informative look at the this year’s picks and insight
into the upcoming season, take a look at the post draft video with
Coach Hughes. He answered some fan questions and gives some
additional thoughts on what is ahead. Make sure to watch both
videos.
http://www.wnba.com/silverstars/news/draft_090409.html
** Last year SSN decided to welcome back our players with gift
bags filled with snacks and few things to make their time in San
Antonio feel like home. We have decided to do this once again.
If you would like to contribute to these gift bags, be it with packs
of gum or notes of welcome and best wishes you can send the items to
the PO BOX we set up for Becky's Birthday charity drive. The gift
bags will be given to each player on the first day of training camp.
We will have 15 bags, one for each camp player. Check the message
board for a list of items needed for the bags. I will say, these
gift bags were a huge hit last season and I heard from several
players about how much they enjoyed them.
The Becky Hammon Fan Club
1114 North Loop 1604 E.
#105-181
San Antonio, Texas 78232
If you have any questions please email me at
hfh@silverstarsnation.com or PM me on the MB.
Silver Stars Pre-Season Schedule
The Silver Stars will play two pre-season games. Texas fans can
travel to Austin on June 2nd to the Austin Convention Center to
watch the team take on the Indiana Fever.
http://www.sasilverstars.com
SSN Playback Forum
If you missed any games or just want to go back and enjoy some of
best games of last season, SSN playback forum is where to find what
you are looking for. We have begun uploading televised games from
the 2007 and 2008 season. The Silver Stars vs LA Sparks September
5th game from last season is the latest WNBA game available for
download. Also, new to the forum is game one of Becky, Ann and
Edwidge's CSKA Moscow vs Spartak featuring Diana Taursai, Lauren
Jackson, Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles in the Russian Superleague
Semi-Finals.
http://www.silverstarsnation.com/forum
Silver Stars player websites
** Sophia Young has a new blog and a new Random Question on
her website
www.sophiayoung33.com
** Becky Hammon's official website has changed domain names
and re-launched as
www.BeckyHammon25.com
** Ann Wauters blogs about the Russian Superleague playoffs
Ann's Blog
Silver Stars Overseas
EuroCup Champions!!! Congratulations to Sophia Young and her
Turkish team Galatasaray! They overcame another big first-leg
deficit and beat Cras Basket Taranto in an overtime thriller on
Thursday night to win the EuroCup Women.
Game Re-Cap
CSKA Moscow wins game one of the Russian Superleague
semi-finals against Spartak. Becky, Edwidge and Ann all had
very good games. If you would like to watch this game, log on to SSN
Playback forum.
http://silverstarsnation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3197
Game 2 was played Wednesday
April 15th and CSKA lost to Spartak. The 3rd and final game will be
played Friday April 17th.
** This is the final month of overseas play. The players will all
return to the United States at the end of the month and will be here
for training camp.
The First Official Gathering of
the Hammonites!
This year a group of Hammonites from all over the world will trek to
San Antonio for the three home games in August. There will be other
cities visited. If you would like more information on the Hammonite
Gatherings, visit
http://silverstarsnation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2443
The Silver Stars season is just
around the corner so remember to get your Full or Partial Plan
Season Tickets. Come out and support our Stars as they begin their
run for another trip to the WNBA Finals. For ticket information
contact:
SANDY VASQUEZ
SALES-SAN ANTONIO SILVER STARS
SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ONE AT&T CENTER PKWY.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78219
OFF: 210-444-5658
FAX: 210-444-5737
SVASQUEZ at
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