DO any of the women from the WNBA have the ability to get into the NBA?
548227
guy i think there are a few women that could give nba players a run for their money.  lisa leslie is obvoius but teresa witherspoon was hot too.
558844
i play softball, basketball, and football. i hate shopping so not all girls, you just aren't looking hard enough...didyou see the pistons shut out lebron james yesterday in game 7?
183102
I couldn't find the entire mission statement.  I know the advancement of women in basketball is part of the the WNBA's mission statement
439042
I think they can. They must be American citizens only and must be good athletes. :)
1090070
wnba is still pretty new compared to the nba. wnba needs people to show up at their games.
441907
Are you FREAKING serious? Women cannot compete with men on an equal physical level - PERIOD. It's time to stop with all of that equality BS. Sure, women have the RIGHT to compete, but CAN they compete on an equal level? Absolutely not. Men are stronger, faster, etc. Do you actually believe the best WNBA team could beat the worst NBA team? Hell no, it would be a slaughter. They couldn't beat a COLLEGE men's team. Even among sports like sprinting or swimming or what have you, women's records are separate because they cannot beat men's times. I mean, let's get real. And the short answer to your question, if a woman COULD play to an NFL level, she would already be in the league.
423135
One player was drafted from the UNC women's basketball in 2005:\n\n#20 Detroit Shock select Nikita Bell, F/G, North Carolina
1159167
I will never say never, but their chances are extremely slim.  They can make the playoffs, but I don't see them getting past the Heat, Cavs, Pistons, etc.
512970
I don't see why not! As long as she shows a good in-depth knowledge of the game and can keep up with the action, I say let a woman go for it! Tafoya and Kolber might be pretty good if ever given a chance.
1042320
I do not know...the women that play in the WNBA all look like men. The women are hideous, they should take it off b/c its taking up air time. I love watching the NBA and NCAA, i'm just a fan of basketball but I hate the WNBA!!
416207
of course they have a chance, but the spurs are gonna be hard to beat. i don't think it's impossible though. if they do they're gonna have a hard time with the pistons!!
1086990
Go to   \nhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index\nhttp://www.nba.com/ \nhttp://sports.yahoo.com/nba\nhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/sports/index/nba/?nav=left\nhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/specials/draft/2006/\nhttp://cbs.sportsline.com/nba\nhttp://www.wnba.com/\nhttp://www.keeperfantasyleagues.com/
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I think in order to become a great female basketball player is by playing basketball with boys.\n\nThe WNBA has eligibility requirements for all prospects which require that any woman (regardless of nationality) may sign a WNBA player contract provided that she meets one of the following:\n\nIs at least 22 years old during the calendar year of the applicable season \nHas completed her intercollegiate basketball eligibility \nHas graduated from a four-year college or university \nOr has played at least two seasons for another professional basketball league \n\nThere are a few ways that teams can fill their rosters. The WNBA Draft is very important because all of the top collegiate and international players are a part of the draft list. Also, teams do have the opportunity to conduct their own local try-out camps and could sign eligible players from their camp. \n\nIn order for you to get exposure you need to send the national office and individual teams current video tape of you playing in a organized game and also your resume. The resume should include collegiate stats and awards and if you have played overseas, you should include your international stats. \n\nOur coaches evaluate players from all conferences and divisions. We consistently look at Div. I, II, III and NAIA. We also read basketball publications, newspaper articles, conference updates, watch video tapes and attend games. It is our intention to find the best players in the nation and we respect all divisions. \n\nIn order for any player to be considered for the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp, she must meet the eligibility requirements and provide the league office with current game footage and a resume. We will evaluate the player to determine whether or not she has the skills to play at the next level. \n\nEach team evaluates the player talent and decides on whom they would like to draft. Drafting players is based on team needs, athleticism, knowledge of the game and the player's ability to perform at the next level.
806017
Nearly 60-65% of the NBA players have a college degree accordning to NBA officials and "With smaller paychecks, fewer professional jobs and careers of uncertain length, women's basketball players must often rely on the smarts they gained from their time in college to prosper after graduation. If the NBA is the rich older brother of the basketball world, the WNBA is definitely the brainy little sister. In fact, the entire league requires everyone but foreign players to either have graduated from a four-year university, used all of their college eligibility, or be at least 22 years old, said WNBA spokesman Mark Pray. "
197083
sheryl swoopes is the current all time leader with steals in the WNBA with 520. Ticha Penicheiro comes in second with 481 and candace parker is not even the wnba yet she is only a frosh at university of tennessee.
1183518
usually people are invited to one of the pre-draft camps. i know one is held at Emmanuel College in Boston, Mass. or you can call a WNBA coach and try to request a tryout, usually its easier to contact one of the assisant coaches. The best way is, if you play college basketball, then get your head coach to call the coaches for you.
783581
No - women in the USA can not be drafted. Not yet anyway. There is some discussion in changing the laws to draft women in a state emergency..., National Guards.., that type of thing.\n\nSo far no serious moves have been made to that end.\nSome countries do, Israel being one of them.