Auburn guard DeWanna Bonner, a First Team All-American, was selected today by the Phoenix Mercury in the first round, fifth overall, of the WNBA Draft earlier today.

Head coach Corey Gaines was thrilled that Bonner, a player he’s been scouting for two years, was on the board. “She’s definitely going to change the way the WNBA is played because of the way she plays,” Gaines said.

The Mercury didn’t have a 2nd round pick, but did select Sha Brooks, a 5-7 guard out of Florida, who averaged 16.6 points and 4.7 assists per game as a senior last season.

Gaines also discussed the possibility of Lauren Jackson signing on to play with the Mercury this season. Jackson is a 2-time WNBA MVP who has played 8 seasons with the Seattle Storm. Jackson is an unrestricted free agent.

April 10th, 2009 12:17 AM