Yes but she went undrafted.
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The first player chosen in the 2008 WNBA draft was Candace Parker from the University of Tennessee.
Dawn is JMU all time leading scorer in James Madison Womens basketball history. (2,667) She is the 2011 POY in her Conference (CAA). She was projected to be drafted first round in the 2011 WNBA draft but became sick with the kidney disease "FSGS" and went undrafted. Dawn is a leader for a the kidney foundation "The Nephcure foundation" to help raise money for kidney awareness while continuing to play professional basketball.
Yes, in the 2009 WNBA Draft, she was selected first overall by the Atlanta Dream.
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Kyrie Irving from Duke.
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Women don't play in the NBA, they play in the WNBA. As for your question, the first black woman to be drafted into the WNBA was Dena Head, who was also the first woman ever to be drafted into the WNBA.
What type of education/training is required to enter into the WNBA? What are the academic requirements needed to enter into a university or training program? What is the minimum timeline after education you can enter into the wnba? What is the process for acheiving this goal? What does a typical day looks like fro someone in this profession? What Are the benefits and drawbacks of this career?
To enter the WNBA, players typically need to be at least 22 years old and have completed four years of college basketball or be eligible through other routes, such as international play. The WNBA draft occurs annually, usually in April, and players must declare for the draft to be considered. While some players may be drafted immediately after college, others may take years to develop their skills and gain experience before making it to the league. Overall, the timeline varies significantly based on individual circumstances and career paths.