Érika acerta volta para a WNBA, em 2007
De Souza, el futuro de Connecticut
Connecticut Sun ha llegado a un acuerdo para traspasar a la pívot Taj McWilliams a las Sparks de Los Angeles por los derechos sobre la pívot brasileña Erika de Souza y la primera elección de las Sparks (número 12) en el Draft de la WNBA 2007.
La brasileña de 196 de estatura, actualmente está jugando con el Ciudad Ros Casares, concentrada en obtener el pase a la Final Four y liderando la competición domestica. En posesión de dos títulos como son la Supercopa y la Copa de la Reina con el club valenciano. La pasada temporada fue elegida la MVP de la liga femenina tras quedar subcampeona con el UB Barcelona.
Erika de Souza ya sabe lo que es jugar en la WNBA, estrenándose con Los Angeles Sparks durante la temporada 2002 y obteniendo el anillo de campeona de la mejor liga del mundo. Allí, podrá seguir disfrutando de la compañía en Connecticut de Margot Dydek.
"Hemos llegado a un acuerdo con Erika a largo plazo para el futuro de nuestra franquicia. La pívot de 24 años es una de las mejores jugadoras interiores jóvenes del mundo, y la posibilidad de adquirir a otra jugadora en primera ronda del draft, que nos permite continuar añadiendo profundidad a este equipo. Esperamos que la combinación de Asjha Jones, Margot Dydek y Erika de Souza, sean una formidable primera línea." dijo el entrenador de las Sun y ayudante del combinado americano, Mike Thibault.
Thibault estará presente en el All Star de Valencia acompañado de nuestro socio Mike Cound, para conversar y profundizar con Erika de Souza en todo lo concerniente con su nuevo equipo en la WNBA.
Por su parte Erika de Souza se muestra muy contenta con su nuevo equipo “ estoy muy ilusionada con esta nueva etapa” dijo la brasileña.
Fonte: Prodep
Connecticut Sun Trade McWilliams-Franklin and Sign Rasmussen
UNCASVILLE, CONN. - February 21, 2007 — The Connecticut Sun announced today it has reached agreement to trade veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin to the Los Angeles Sparks for the rights to center Erika de Souza and the Sparks’ first selection (12th overall) in the WNBA Draft.
“Taj has been a huge part of our success the past four years,” Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault said. “She was a great leader, especially defensively on the court, and a good example for everyone on how to prepare every day to be a good pro. However, Taj and I have always had an agreement between us that if she ever felt that she didn’t want to play here anymore, that I would try to accommodate her by making a trade that would benefit her and the Connecticut Sun. This past winter, Taj indicated to me that she wanted to have a fresh start somewhere else and did not want to return to the Sun. Today’s trade is a result of that request. While we feel Taj has several good years remaining in her career, we did not want to have a player here whose heart is not in being here.
“We have put together a deal that is very promising for both the short-term and long-term future of our franchise. Erika de Souza (at age 24) is one of the best young centers in the world, and the ability to acquire another 1st round pick in a fairly good draft allows us to continue to add to the depth of this team. Most of all, this trade allows Asjha Jones to fulfill all the promise she has shown the past couple of seasons. Our entire organization feels that Asjha has become one of the cornerstones of this team and we are all looking forward to Asjha having a great impact on our upcoming 2007 season. We expect the combination of Asjha, Margo, and Erika, as well as our other post players, to be a formidable front line.”
De Souza, a 6-foot-5 center from Brazil, is currently playing for Ros Casares in the FIBA Euroleague, where she is averaging 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in just under 13 minutes per game. Last season, she was named the Spanish League’s Player of the Year after leading her team, Universitat de Barcelona, to the finals. De Souza played for the Los Angeles Sparks during the 2002 season.
McWilliams-Franklin, a five-time All-Star, has been with the franchise since its inception as the Orlando Miracle in 1999. During her eight-year career, she averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in 243 career games. The Miracle selected the 6-2 forward from St. Edward’s in the third round (32nd overall) of the 1999 WNBA Draft.
“Taj has been a tremendous asset to our team over the years,” Sun General Manager Chris Sienko said. “However, this trade provides us with young players who can make an immediate impact on the team.”
Sun Sign Rasmussen
UNCASVILLE, CT. (February 21, 2007) — The Connecticut Sun announced Wednesday it has signed free agent forward Kristen Rasmussen to a three-year contract.
As per team policy, no terms were released.
The 6-foot-2 forward was drafted by the Utah Starzz in the fourth round (51st overall) of the 2000 WNBA Draft. Over her seven-year career, she has averaged 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while playing for Utah, Miami, Indiana, Houston, Charlotte and most recently, Phoenix.
“Kristen is a terrific addition to our team,” Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault said. “She is a veteran player who can play two or three positions on the front line. She’s one of the better defenders in our league and has improved her offensive game throughout her WNBA career. I look for her to fill the role that Asjha has played the last couple years. We consider this to be a major addition to our team.”
Rasmussen spent this past winter playing for the Adelaide Lightning of Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League with Sun guard Erin Phillips. Rasmussen averaged nine points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 16 games for the Lightning.
“Kristen brings us great experience,” General Manager Chris Sienko said. “She will be a perfect fit to a very strong rotation. We are eager for the season to get underway.”
Fonte: Sportspage.Com
De Souza, el futuro de Connecticut
Connecticut Sun ha llegado a un acuerdo para traspasar a la pívot Taj McWilliams a las Sparks de Los Angeles por los derechos sobre la pívot brasileña Erika de Souza y la primera elección de las Sparks (número 12) en el Draft de la WNBA 2007.La brasileña de 196 de estatura, actualmente está jugando con el Ciudad Ros Casares, concentrada en obtener el pase a la Final Four y liderando la competición domestica. En posesión de dos títulos como son la Supercopa y la Copa de la Reina con el club valenciano. La pasada temporada fue elegida la MVP de la liga femenina tras quedar subcampeona con el UB Barcelona.
Erika de Souza ya sabe lo que es jugar en la WNBA, estrenándose con Los Angeles Sparks durante la temporada 2002 y obteniendo el anillo de campeona de la mejor liga del mundo. Allí, podrá seguir disfrutando de la compañía en Connecticut de Margot Dydek.
"Hemos llegado a un acuerdo con Erika a largo plazo para el futuro de nuestra franquicia. La pívot de 24 años es una de las mejores jugadoras interiores jóvenes del mundo, y la posibilidad de adquirir a otra jugadora en primera ronda del draft, que nos permite continuar añadiendo profundidad a este equipo. Esperamos que la combinación de Asjha Jones, Margot Dydek y Erika de Souza, sean una formidable primera línea." dijo el entrenador de las Sun y ayudante del combinado americano, Mike Thibault.
Thibault estará presente en el All Star de Valencia acompañado de nuestro socio Mike Cound, para conversar y profundizar con Erika de Souza en todo lo concerniente con su nuevo equipo en la WNBA.
Por su parte Erika de Souza se muestra muy contenta con su nuevo equipo “ estoy muy ilusionada con esta nueva etapa” dijo la brasileña.
Fonte: Prodep
Connecticut Sun Trade McWilliams-Franklin and Sign Rasmussen
UNCASVILLE, CONN. - February 21, 2007 — The Connecticut Sun announced today it has reached agreement to trade veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin to the Los Angeles Sparks for the rights to center Erika de Souza and the Sparks’ first selection (12th overall) in the WNBA Draft.“Taj has been a huge part of our success the past four years,” Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault said. “She was a great leader, especially defensively on the court, and a good example for everyone on how to prepare every day to be a good pro. However, Taj and I have always had an agreement between us that if she ever felt that she didn’t want to play here anymore, that I would try to accommodate her by making a trade that would benefit her and the Connecticut Sun. This past winter, Taj indicated to me that she wanted to have a fresh start somewhere else and did not want to return to the Sun. Today’s trade is a result of that request. While we feel Taj has several good years remaining in her career, we did not want to have a player here whose heart is not in being here.
“We have put together a deal that is very promising for both the short-term and long-term future of our franchise. Erika de Souza (at age 24) is one of the best young centers in the world, and the ability to acquire another 1st round pick in a fairly good draft allows us to continue to add to the depth of this team. Most of all, this trade allows Asjha Jones to fulfill all the promise she has shown the past couple of seasons. Our entire organization feels that Asjha has become one of the cornerstones of this team and we are all looking forward to Asjha having a great impact on our upcoming 2007 season. We expect the combination of Asjha, Margo, and Erika, as well as our other post players, to be a formidable front line.”
De Souza, a 6-foot-5 center from Brazil, is currently playing for Ros Casares in the FIBA Euroleague, where she is averaging 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in just under 13 minutes per game. Last season, she was named the Spanish League’s Player of the Year after leading her team, Universitat de Barcelona, to the finals. De Souza played for the Los Angeles Sparks during the 2002 season.
McWilliams-Franklin, a five-time All-Star, has been with the franchise since its inception as the Orlando Miracle in 1999. During her eight-year career, she averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in 243 career games. The Miracle selected the 6-2 forward from St. Edward’s in the third round (32nd overall) of the 1999 WNBA Draft.
“Taj has been a tremendous asset to our team over the years,” Sun General Manager Chris Sienko said. “However, this trade provides us with young players who can make an immediate impact on the team.”
Sun Sign Rasmussen
UNCASVILLE, CT. (February 21, 2007) — The Connecticut Sun announced Wednesday it has signed free agent forward Kristen Rasmussen to a three-year contract.
As per team policy, no terms were released.
The 6-foot-2 forward was drafted by the Utah Starzz in the fourth round (51st overall) of the 2000 WNBA Draft. Over her seven-year career, she has averaged 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while playing for Utah, Miami, Indiana, Houston, Charlotte and most recently, Phoenix.
“Kristen is a terrific addition to our team,” Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault said. “She is a veteran player who can play two or three positions on the front line. She’s one of the better defenders in our league and has improved her offensive game throughout her WNBA career. I look for her to fill the role that Asjha has played the last couple years. We consider this to be a major addition to our team.”
Rasmussen spent this past winter playing for the Adelaide Lightning of Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League with Sun guard Erin Phillips. Rasmussen averaged nine points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 16 games for the Lightning.
“Kristen brings us great experience,” General Manager Chris Sienko said. “She will be a perfect fit to a very strong rotation. We are eager for the season to get underway.”
Fonte: Sportspage.Com
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